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Economic climate hits Los Angeles on-location production
FilmL.A., the nonprofit organization that coordinates permits for filmed entertainment shot on-location in the City of Los Angeles, has announced that on-location feature film and commercial production experienced steep declines in the third quarter of 2008 while television gains buoyed…
UK & Indian film industries pledge to work together
At the end of October UK and Indian filmmakers gathered at a top level summit in London to explore how they could work more closely together to benefit the industries in both countries. The event was extremely timely given that…
Utah wants film incentive uncapped
Utah's economic development department wants to remove the USD500,000 limit on film incentives offered to film productions in the state. Removing the cap would allow Utah to compete more effectively with neighbouring states. Jason Perry, executive director of the Governor's…
Cinecitta Studios to be 100% privately owned
The Italian government is selling its stake in Rome's Cinecitta Studios thereby completing the privatisation of the historic facilities. The Ministry of Culture is auctioning its 24% stake in the studio's parent company, Cinecitta Holdings. Hollywood classics such as Ben…
Michigan plans USD50 million cap
Michigan legislature is trying to limit the amount available per year for production rebates on films shot in the state. There is no cap at the moment but an amendment bill was passed last week which could put a USD50…
Ile de France hint at national incentive plan
The Ile de France Film Commission's presentation, held last week at the Sofitel Saint-James Hotel in London, was attended by over 50 key figures in the UK film industry. The presentation, How to shoot a film in Ile de France,…
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…
Country Focus: Morocco
There has been significant activity in Morocco recently and while not all of it has been good news, much has been achieved to raise the profile of filming in the region. One of the main messages to emerge from industry…
Illinois promises 30%
Three state legislative sponsors of the Illinois filmmakers' tax incentives programme have promised that a 30% tax incentive for three years will be put in place. Representatives Skip Saviano and Ken Dunkin and Senator Rickey Hendon, who have sponsored incentives…
Florida offers bonuses to productions
Florida is offering a 5% off-season bonus for productions shooting 75% or more of their principal photography in the state between June and November. The state also provides a hurricane preparedness plan, which offers productions a decrease in the cost…