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Canon doubles New Zealand for Alaska and South America
Electronics giant Canon has filmed two new spots for its Eos camera in locations around Queenstown in New Zealand. Two locations were used to double for Alaska and a South American jungle. Eagle shows a photographer scaling an Alaskan rock…
Film co-production agreement signed between China and Singapore
China and Singapore have signed a film co-production agreement in Beijing. The agreement covers feature films made for both theatrical and TV release. Official co-productions will qualify for the same funding and incentives available for national productions in each country.…
Scream 4 starts shooting in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Horror sequel Scream 4 has begun shooting in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The state is a popular place for location filming in part due to the availability of filming incentives of up to 42%. The sequel continues the…
Greece considering new incentive as part of tax shelter scheme
A new incentive is being considered in Greece to encourage greater investment in the country’s audiovisual industry. Greek organisations like VAT-registered businesses could be entitled to a tax reduction of up to 40% if they invest in a company in…
Visa Europe World Cup ad shoots throughout South Africa
The latest commercial for Visa Europe has filmed in locations throughout South Africa for a new spot called Football Evolution. The spot celebrates Visa’s sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup. The advert shows an overweight football fan running from his…
Sherlock Holmes stays true to its London roots
Guy Ritchie’s global smash-hit, Sherlock Holmes, filmed principally in London. Robert Downey-Junior’s job was to reinvent Holmes for the 21st Century, but Production Manager Giles Edleston’s challenge was to bring Victorian London to the screen in a “bigger, louder and…
Channing Williams loses battle with cancer
Simon Channing Williams, the UK producer best known more recently for his work on The Constant Gardener, has died at his home in Cornwall aged 63. Channing Williams career started at the BBC working with directors such as Stephen Frears,…
Italy moves closer to national tax incentive
The European Union has approved early measures put forward by the Italian parliament for establishing a national tax incentive. Although still at a very early stage, it has taken more than a decade of discussions for Italy to get this…
France Adopts a 20% Tax Break for Foreign Shoots
The French parliament has voted to create a 20% tax break for foreign television and movie productions shooting in France. Eligible spend will include French labour costs, technical equipments and rentals, as well as accommodation and transportation. There will be…