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Here comes Cannes Lions 2009
Advertising professionals and advertisers from across the world are preparing to attend the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, which takes place on 21 to 27 June. The Location Guide is gearing up for its 5th year at the festival…
Dalbag Singh Khaira in interview
To describe Dalbag Singh Khaira as a busy man is something of an understatement. As Head of Production for Proctor and Gamble in Greater China, he is undoubtedly one of the most active members of the region’s commercial film industry.…
Karpinski joins EFP's board of directors
Maciej Karpinski, Deputy Director and Head of International Relations at the Polish Film Institute, has joined the European Film Promotion's (EFP) Board of Directors. Karpinski was chosen by the EFP members to replace Pilar Torre. Torre had been a member…
Taiwan invests USD228 million in film industry
The Taiwanese government will inject USD228 million into its film industry over the next five years. The government hopes that this will accelerate what is already a growing industry for the country. It is particulalry interested in increasing co-productions and…
Cambodian festival faces financial difficulties
Cambofest, Cambodia's first and only internationally recognised independent film festival, is facing closure due to an emergency funding shortage. The organisers of the festival are calling for contributions to help support it. Cambodia's film industry, and its media sector in…
New Singapore initiatives to entice international film industry
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) have announced several new initiatives as part of its Singapore Media Fusion Plan (SMFP). Using the SMFP, the MDA is trying to attract the world's creative community to partner with Singapore companies as…
FFA confirm funding
The German Federal Film Board (FFA) has finally agreed its budget for 2009. It is understood to be close to last year’s EUR70 million. The FFA can now resume funding, including paying producers “reference funding” for successful 2008 projects. The…
Shine Group buys Metronome for USD88 million
UK based Shine Group has acquired the Nordic region's largest production group, Metronome Film & TV for USD88 million. It increases Shine's international presence to nine territories on three continents and includes all 15 companies under the Metronome umbrella. Elisabeth…
Russians plan strong presence at Cannes
It has been well reported in recent months that the Russian film industry is suffering due to the economic crisis. So, in an attempt to revitalise its image, they are planning to have a large contingent at Cannes this year.…
On location in Italy
Filmmakers have long been attracted to Italy and the country has hosted some of the industry’s most renowned features as well as memorable commercials. But it has often proved a challenging region for cash-strapped or lower budget productions, due to…