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Scottish Government approves country’s first dedicated film studio
After years of campaigning on the part of local creatives, the Scottish Government has finally approved plans to install a GBP250 million production facility on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Located near Straiton, the complex will have six sound stages, two…
Discussing Germany’s backing of Rwanda's Production Industry with Aimee Umutoni
To date, Rwanda has been sorely overlooked by the international film industry and as such, it is a plentiful resource of locations that has yet to be depicted on-screen. TLG spoke with Aimee Umutoni of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit…
India’s new film visa could have major implications for the local production industry
India’s federal government have introduced a new type of visa permit, designed exclusively with film professionals in mind. The new film (F) visa will allow for stays of up to one year and facilitate multiple entries into the country. News…
Liam Neeson’s Hard Powder settles for British Columbia after Alberta rejection
Liam Neeson’s upcoming film, Hard Powder, has begun principal photography in British Columbia after being rejected from shooting in Alberta’s Columbia Icefield (below). Parks Canada cited environmental concerns and the depiction of an indigenous gang leader as the reasons behind…
ITV series, The Widow, to film globally in late 2018
A newly commissioned eight-part drama from ITV, entitled The Widow, will be shot on location in Wales, Africa and the Netherlands. The series is being produced by Two Brothers Pictures (The Missing - pictured) and will be penned by Harry…
The cinematic potential of Oman
Oman has been my home for three years now and I have completely fallen in love with it. It is a beautiful country with over 2000km of coastline, an easy direct flight from the UK and an entire year’s worth…
Made in Sofia tackles backlot snowfall in new Toyota Yaris commercial at Nu Boyana Studios
Coordinating fast cars wasn’t the only challenge for Made in Sofia’s latest commercial for Toyota Yaris, as the production service company had to use over 20 tonnes of salt to offset the immense amount of snowfall that occurred prior to…
Tirol hosts production on Bollywood action film, Tiger Zinda Hai
Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming action film, Tiger Zinda Hai, is being shot in Innsbruck, Praxmar, Lüsens, Obsteig, Kühtai, and Kaunertal Valley. The shoot began in mid-March and will last for a total of 16 days. The production has enlisted the…
BBC/Netflix show Requiem now filming on location in Wales
Requiem, a new series commissioned by the BBC and co-produced by New Pictures and Netflix, has begun filming in the Welsh city of Newport. Funding has been provided by The Welsh Government, ensuring that the project stays and hires locally.…
Craftworks: The impact of This Girl Can and uncovering the Guardian’s Three Little Pigs commercial
The David Reviews and APA hosted event, Craftworks, returned for its largest iteration to date at the London School of Economics. Boasting a roster of six independent panels, the event covered a variety of production types including commercials, shorts films,…
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Fixers in Mexico (interest in Puerta Vallarta, Oaxaca, Yucatan)
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We Are Currently Producing A Foreign Documentary Tv Series About Cultural Beliefs, Taboos And Laws That Dictate How People Live And How Their Nation's Identity…
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Duroo Productions Inc
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: North America, South KoreaJacaranda Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Argentina
Covering: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, UruguayFilm Commission Chile
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Chile
Location Experience: ChileUS Virgin Islands Film Office
Category: Film Commissions
Country: US Virgin Islands
Location Experience: US Virgin IslandLocations For Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Greece
Covering: GreeceSeven Islands Film
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: The Canary Islands, Mainland Spain, The Balearic IslandsMamma Team Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: SpainCréa TV - The CREATV Company
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Vietnam
Covering: Vietnam, Thailand, CambodiaAmata Film Switzerland
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Switzerland
Covering: SwitzerlandOntario Media Development Corporation
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Canada
Location Experience: Ontario
Incentives (130)
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) -Training Incentive
Sales Tax is not recoverable. Behind the scenes personnel, ie crew, are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under the legislation, 23% tax must be withheld on the gross income earned from acting in a…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - Distant Location Regional
Sales Tax is not recoverable. Behind the scenes personnel, ie crew, are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under the legislation, 23% tax must be withheld on the gross income earned from acting in a…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - Regional Incentive
Sales Tax is not recoverable. Behind the scenes personnel, ie crew, are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under the legislation, 23% tax must be withheld on the gross income earned from acting in a…
Czech Film Industry Support Programme (TV Documentary)
No other benefits.
Czech Film Industry Support Programme (Feature Documentaries)
No other benefits.
The Yukon Film Production Fund
There is no provincial sales tax in the Yukon. Please note, the following are Canadian requirements, not solely a Yukon requirement. Behind the scenes personnel ie crew are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under…
Quebec: Production Services Tax Credit
At the federal level, you get an additional tax incentive of 16%, net of any assistance, of eligible labour expenditures within Canada (CISP). For digital special effects (VFX) and computer animation, a 20% tax credit enhancement is added, on extended…
The Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Regarding Regional Sales Tax, you must contact the Film Service Units (FSUs), who administer or provide access to all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) programmes dealing with film production in Canada and foreign location filming in Canada. Behind the scenes personnel,…
The Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Regarding Sales Tax, you must contact the Film Service Units (FSUs), who administer or provide access to all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) programmes dealing with film production in Canada and foreign location filming in Canada. Behind the scenes personnel, ie…
The Alberta Production Grant
There is no provincial GST in Alberta. Behind the scenes personnel, ie crew, are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under the legislation, 23% tax must be withheld on the gross income earned from acting…