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Europe discusses the future of cinema
The Council of Europe's Film Policy Forum, Shaping Policies for the Cinema of Tomorrow, starts tomorrow in Krakow. Experts from all areas of the industry, including from a government level, will debate how underlying cinematic principles can still be effective…
Indiana film incentive fails to raise interest
The state of Indiana's new film incentive legislation, introduced at the start of July, has yet to receive any interest from the industry. Its Expenditure Tax Credit incentive (a refundable tax credit of up to 5%) has failed to entice…
Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2007-2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers publishes a regular outlook report covering the global entertainment and media sector. This industry forecast covers the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Canada. It provides In-depth global analyses and five-year growth projections for 14…
Brotherhood returns to Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Film & Television Office has announced that Brotherhood, the critically acclaimed winner of a 2007 Peabody award, will commence photography for its third season on location in Rhode Island this month. The drama stars Jason Isaacs, Jason…
German Federal Film Fund gets extension
The German Government is to extend the DFFF (German Federal Film Fund ) for a further three years from 2010 to 2012. It will have an annual budget of EUR60m. The fund was launched at the beginning of last year…
Filming the Beijing Olympics
There is much consensus among local industry experts that the Beijing Olympics have already had an impact on the work rate of local production and service companies. Industry professionals from across the world have become more focused on China as…
Michigan looks at upping the ante
A year ago, Michigan tried luring moviemakers to the state by giving them hefty tax rebates. But it lost its competitive edge when other states started offering even better deals. Now, state lawmakers and Gov. Jennifer Granholm are looking at…
New Zealand changes large budget screen grant
The New Zealand Government today announced changes to New Zealand’s Large Budget Screen Production Grant (LBSPG). The changes were formulated following a review of the LBSPG that incorporated industry consultation. Key aspects of the LBSPG that have been amended are:…
Montana offers improved tax incentives
Montana’s unparalleled scenery and distinctive culture has made Big Sky Country a choice location for countless productions, and now improved tax incentives are giving the film industry a new reason to put the Big Sky back on the Big Screen.…
Wyoming Film Incentives Now Available
FIFI has been let out to play and can begin sniffing for business today in Hollywood. Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal signed the Film Industry Financial Incentive (FIFI) program into law this afternoon at a ceremony in the state capitol. It…