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Production companies clash with the IPA over accusations of bid-rigging
UK-based production companies have issued an open letter in response to the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising’s take on the current probe into potential big-rigging on the part of advertising agencies. The US Department of Justice is investigating whether agencies…
TLG talks to Robert Foulkes, the Supervising Location Manager behind La La Land
After taking home all seven of the awards it was nominated for at the 2017 Golden Globes, La La Land cemented itself as an instant Hollywood classic. Notable for its unique use of locations within the Greater Los Angeles area,…
BBC and AMC team up for another John le Carré adaptation, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
After the commercial success of their recent adaptation of John le Carré’s The Night Manager, AMC and BBC have announced their latest co-production in the form of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. Simon Beaufoy, whose previous writing…
The Bottle Yard Studios Site Director, Fiona Francombe joins The Production Guild of Great Britain Board
Fiona Francombe, Site Director of the Bristol-based Bottle Yard Studios, has joined the Board of The Production Guild of Great Britain. With experience of working with the production industry in the Southwest of England, Francombe will be tasked with expanding…
Thailand’s 20% cash rebate is now available
After officially being announced at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, Thailand’s cash rebate incentive is now accessible to the public. Feature films and television shows shooting in Thailand from January 2017 onwards can now receive a 20% cash rebate on…
25% cash rebate incentive headed for Poland
The Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage has agreed to implement a cash rebate programme to stimulate Poland’s audiovisual industry. Stemming from a fund of EUR22 million, the 25% cash rebate will be available later this year. The new…
Avengers: Infinity War to indulge in lengthy Scotland shoot
Avengers: Infinity War, the third instalment in the successful Marvel crossover series will be filmed in Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Highlands. Principal photography will commence on February 28th, taking up residence for a total of six months and investing around…
Discussions begin as Washington film incentive nears expiry
Washington’s production incentive programme, which currently offers up to 30% in cash back on eligible expenditures incurred whilst filming, is set to expire this year. Discussions are now taking place over how to proceed with the incentive, regarding possible expansion…
Federal film incentive, Section 181 axed by US Government
Section 181, a tax incentive on production employed at the federal level of the United States, has now been dismantled. The incentive stimulated domestic production by allowing filmmaking to be 100% tax deductible, a preventative measure against American productions being…
Speaking with Steve Brain, Vice President and General Manager of Arizona’s Sneaky Big Studios
With over 30 years of experience in the production industry, it’s fair to say that Steve Brain is something of an expert on the topic. While he has worked for such companies as Universal Studios, Fox Animation, Silver Pictures and…