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Filming in Australia
When renowned filmmaker Baz Luhrmann teamed up with Tourism Australia to create adverts promoting Australia as a tourism destination, the move attracted widespread publicity. The campaign, which ties in with Luhrmann's Australia feature film, represents an innovative partnership approach but…
BossaNovaFilms receive Production Company of the Year award
BossaNova Films has been awarded first place in the Advertising Production category at Caboré 2008 - the main Brazilian advertising awards. The six partners of the production company, Eduardo Tibiriçá, Denise Gomes, Irma Palma, Paula Trabulsi, Julio Xavier and Willy…
New drinks commercial shot in Johannesburg
A new drinks commercial shot recently and scheduled for international release, features street, simulated beach and pool scenes shot in Johannesburg. Picture Tree, a Johannesburg-based commercials production and production service company that produces and directs local and international TV and…
UK Film Investment Fund passes GBP6 million
The UK's Skills Investment Fund has now contributed GBP6 million to skills and training initiatives across the film production industry. Managed by Skillset, the fund is a levy on theatrical film production and has so far received money from 515…
Two of the top South African rental companies become one
Two of South Africa’s most successful equipment rental companies have joined forces to offer their combined equipment inventories and extensive technical expertise to international features, commercials, dramas, documentaries and live shows. One8Six and Panacam, both with a long pedigree of…
European Film Promotion expands
The European Film Promotion (EFP) has welcomed Croatia and Serbia as new members. The Croatian Audiovisual Centre and Film Centre Serbia will bring the number of countries involved in the EFP to 30. “EFP is very pleased to see these…
Canada reverses decision on film tax credit
Canada’s government is to drop its controversial tax credit legislation that would have given them the power to withhold a tax credit if a production seemed to contradict 'public policy'. Canada's Conservative minority government have prmoised that, if re-elected, they…
On location in Prague
The Czech Republic's Prague has attracted media attention recently as the location for some high profile films, featuring A list celebrities. However, Prague's rise to prominence as a location is being hampered by global economic events and a lack of…
Shoot a film in Ile de France
The Ile de France Film Commission will be making a presentation, How to Shoot a film in Ile de France, at the Sofitel Saint-James Hotel in London on the 25th of September. The event is being supported by the French…
Germany's DFFF exhausts budget
The German Federal Film Fund (DFFF) has allocated all of the funds available for its incentive programme this year. 48 feature films, 20 documentaries and two animation films will benefit from the EUR61 million annual budget in 2008. This in…