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Non-resident payroll rebate could be dropped from Mississippi film incentive
The future of Mississippi's 25% tax rebate on non-resident payroll - part of the state's production incentive programme - is uncertain after attempts to extend the rebate past July 2017 were shot down in the Senate. House Bill 711 would…
Netflix’s Black Mirror to shoot episode in Iceland
The next series of Netflix’s anthology show, Black Mirror, will feature scenes shot on location in Iceland. Production company Truenorth will be handling the shoot, having now obtained filming permits from the Environment Agency of Iceland. Filming will take place…
Green Olive Films used 80 camera rig for Thomson commercial in Crete
Thomson’s latest commercial, which aired over the 2016 Christmas holiday, was shot on location at the Aquila Rithymna Beach in Crete. Green Olive Films serviced the spot, working with creative agency, Y&R London (formerly RKCR/Y&R) and production company, Outsider. Located…
Casey Affleck, Robert Redford to shoot The Old Man and the Gun in Cincinnati
Following his recent win as Best Actor at the 89th Academy Awards, Casey Affleck’s next project, The Old Man and the Gun, will be shot in Cincinnati. While the locations have yet to be finalised, a number of scouts were…
ITV’s five-part drama Desire to film in Sheffield
ITV’s upcoming drama Desire, produced by Mammoth Screen (Poldark, And Then There Were None), will be shot on location in Sheffield. Split into five parts, the series will be penned by Jeremy Brock (Casualty). Principal photography will commence this summer…
Speaking with Evan Thomason, Economic Development Associate of the Santa Clarita Film Office
Santa Clarita has always been a household name to the citizens of California, but with the recent release of Netflix’s horror-comedy, Santa Clarita Diet, the city is now enjoying a state of worldwide recognition. TLG contacted Evan Thomason of the…
Screen Queensland unveils new horror film funding initiative
Just over a week after the reveal of the Straight out of the Straits initiative, Screen Queensland has announced a new funding programme exclusively for domestic horror productions. Entitled SCREAM! Queensland, the programme will provide funding and production assistance to…
Mary Poppins Returns currently filming in Central London
A sequel to 1964’s Mary Poppins has begun shooting on location outside the Bank of England. Entitled Mary Poppins Returns, the production recreated an early 20th century setting, having hundreds of extras walk past the building as an old, open-deck…
Atlanta entices new Robert De Niro film away from Toronto with “attractive” incentive
Robert De Niro’s next project, The War with Grandpa, has shifted production away from Toronto, instead opting to film on location in Atlanta. While no official reason was provided to explain the sudden change in location, the Hollywood Reporter notes…
Talking with Florida’s film industry: Moonlight, locations and where the state is headed
Florida’s film industry is in a constant state of flux – business has faltered ever since the local film incentive was left to expire in 2016 and discussions are currently underway regarding the potential closure of the state film office.…
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Glenwood Springs Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of America
Location Experience: Western ColoradoMadam Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United Kingdom
Covering: United KingdomSailor Productions
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Country: Canada
Covering: CanadaMazovia Warsaw Film Commission
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Country: PolandDubai Film and TV Commission
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Country: United Arab EmiratesShoot In The Alps
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Country: Italy
Covering: The Alps, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, SloveniaBlue Sky Films
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Country: Tanzania
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesBlue Sky Films
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Country: Uganda
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesFilm In Nepal
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Country: Nepal
Covering: NepalCentral Films
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Country: United Arab Emirates
Covering: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman
Incentives (165)
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…
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
For shoots where greater than 51% of the principal photography is outside the boundaries of Halifax Regional Municipality, you can receive 2% additional funding. For shoots of more than 30 days, you will receive 1% additional funding.
The Newfoundland & Labrador Film & Video Tax Credit
The credit is based on a calculation of eligible labour limited to the lesser of 25% of the total eligible budget or 40% of the total eligible labour expenditures.
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…