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Torres Strait launches screen initiative for home-grown talent
A new screen initiative, entitled Straight out of the Straits, has been launched to provide opportunities for local creatives to work in production. The initiative is a joint effort between Screen Queensland, Screen Australia and ABC iView. Successful applicants will…
Moonlight beats La La Land for Best Picture at the 2017 Academy Awards
Barry Jenkins’s drama about a young African-American coming to terms with his homosexuality has beaten the predicted frontrunner, Damien Chazelle’s La La Land, to receive Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards. A technical error led announcers Faye Dunaway and…
Stan Lee’s Lucky Man returned to London for season 2 filming
Production on the second season of Stan Lee’s Lucky Man travelled to a wealth of different locations throughout the UK capital. FilmFixer was on hand to handle the on location shoots in Islington, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Haringey and Camden. FilmFixer…
Jacaranda Films utilises idyllic Chilean locations for Booking.com commercials
South American production service company, Jacaranda Films, have shot their two latest commercials for Booking.com in Chile. Entitled Kindergarten and Driving Range, both spots were Directed by Jared Hess, with Damian Acevedo acting as DP. The spots were made in…
James Bond 25 eyeing location shoot in Croatia
The currently untitled 25th James Bond film could be shot partially in Dubrovnik. The local Mayor’s office has announced that negotiations are currently underway to bring the high-profile feature to the Croatian capital, and a presumably large production spend with…
Nominations revealed for the 4th annual LMGI Awards
The nominations for the 4th annual Location Managers Guild International Awards have been announced. The ceremony will take place, April 8th at the Steven J. Ross Theatre, located at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. The LMGI Awards seek to honour…
ABC’s The Bachelor travelled to Lapland in search of the northern lights
During production on the latest season of ABC’s The Bachelor, the cast and crew travelled to Finnish Lapland, shooting a number of scenes in Inari-Saariselkä. The Finnish Lapland Film Commission (a subsidiary of House of Lapland) provided on location assistance…
Considering the parameters of Malta's national film policy
16 years after the first Government announcement of a National Film Policy, a serious attempt at creating one is finally underway. Malcolm Scerri-Ferrante writes about how the financial incentives for foreign producers and the engagement of local crews may be…
Twentyfour Seven services unique BMW M4 commercial in Lisbon
Twentyfour Seven’s latest commercial for BMW's M4 series of cars has been shot on location in Lisbon. By attaching a camera rig to the front of the car, the commercial provides a unique perspective as stunts are performed throughout the…
ITV to close London studios after 40+ years of operation
ITV have announced that their London-based film studio, which has hosted television content for over 40 years, is set to close. The South Bank building, which also serves as ITV’s headquarters, will be redeveloped to expand its capabilities as an…
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Fixer for Spain (La Gomera & Basque)
Hi Everyone! I'm Looking For Fixer(s) Who Can Help Us For Our Shoot In La Gomera And Basque. The Shoot Will Happen Sometime In October.…
Posted Jun 27, 2016 - 5 repliesExclusive locations needed
Dear All, We Are Looking For Various Locations - Ideally To Be Found In One Country And Close To Each Other To Shoot Tv Commercial…
Posted Jun 27, 2016 - 11 repliesVenezuela Fixer Needed
Small Documentary Team Looking To Film In Venezuela In The Upcoming Months. Need To Start Speaking To Fixers Asap Need To Start Speaking To The…
Posted Jun 22, 2016 - 0 repliesLOCATION SCOUT SCOTLAND
We Are Looking For A Location Scout In Scotland To Scout Loch Lomond And The Surrounding Area. Preferably Someone Local, Or Someone Who Is Familiar…
Posted Jun 15, 2016 - 0 repliesFILMING IN AZERBAIJAN
Hello All, Would Anyone Please Be Able To Help With This Urgent Query? My Colleagues Are Travelling To Baku, Azerbaijan In A Few Weeks. Normally…
Posted Jun 9, 2016 - 3 repliesIndependent Documentary Shot in Russia and Kazakhstan (Oct-Nov2016)
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Posted Jun 8, 2016 - 2 repliesVacant shop needed in London to make into ca office for Pilot
I Need A Large Vacant Shop With Glass Front Windows Based Anywhere In The M25 And Surrounding Areas. I Need The Shop To Make It…
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Hello, We Are Looking After A Huge Rich Villa/house With Sea Views In Area Of Valencia (spain) Or Palma De Mallorca (spain). 4 Or 5…
Posted Jun 3, 2016 - 1 repliesDriver/Fixer in Stockholm for team of 8-9 : 9th-10th June
Fixer Required For One Day Multi Location Shoot In Stockholm. Dates Required Below: Thursday 9th June (prep) Friday 10th June (shoot) My Team And I…
Posted Jun 2, 2016 - 0 repliesDriver/Fixer in Paris for team of 8 : 6th-7th June
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Malta Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: MaltaTrinidad & Tobago Film Company
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Trinidad & Tobago
Location Experience: Twin IslandsFilm Commission Norway
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Norway
Location Experience: NorwayMontana Film Office
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of America
Location Experience: State of MontanaThe Florida Keys & Key West Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of America
Location Experience: The Florida KeysCity Films Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Lebanon
Covering: Lebanon, Middle EastElements Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: India
Covering: IndiaDinamo Istanbul Film Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Turkey
Covering: Middle East, EuropeStockholm Production
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Country: Sweden
Covering: Sweden, ScandinaviaArgentinacine
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Country: Argentina
Covering: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay
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Incentives (243)
The Massachusetts Film Tax Incentive
Production-related expenses are sales tax free at point of purchase. A list of fee-free locations, and assistance with location scouting is available to producers through the Massachusetts Film Office. Credits can be cashed out with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at…
The Maryland Film Production Rebate Grant
Additionally, Maryland offers an exemption from its 6% sales tax for purchases and rentals used in the production of the film. Qualified productions can receive a Maryland state sales tax exemption. A television series may receive a credit of up…
The Maine Attraction Film Incentive Programme
Reimbursement of 10% of the amount spent on wages for non-Maine residents. Incentive rises to 12% of the amount spent on wages for Maine residents. Additional 5% Production Spend tax credit available. The Maine Attraction Film Incentive Sales and Use…
The Louisiana Motion Picture Investor Tax Credit
An additional 10%, investor tax credit is given on the total aggregate payroll of Louisiana residents. Bringing total credits to 40%. Tax credits may be transferred back to the State for 85% of face value; however, the state is not…
Kentucky: Refundable Tax Credit
Kansas: No formal incentives / program cancelled
Indiana: No formal incentives
The Roy W. Dean Film Grant seeks films that are unique and make a contribution to society. The winner receives $3,500 cash and close to $30,000 in donated film products and services they can use to complete their film. Films…
Illinois Film Services Tax Credit
30% credit on Illinois salaries up to $100,000 per worker. Applicants will receive an additional 15% tax credit on salaries of individuals (making at least $1,000 in total wages) that live in an economically disadvantaged area (at least 10.5% unemployment).…
Idaho: No formal incentives
Idaho has a rebate of the 6% sales tax on tangible personal property (which excludes consumables such as food) when $200,000 is spent on a wide variety of qualifying expenses. Production personnel who are staying 30 days or more in…
Hawaii: Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
The credit equals 20% of qualified production costs incurred on Oahu, and 25% on the neighbour islands (Big Island, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai). Sales Tax is not recoverable. Any person working in Hawaii, whether a resident or not, is subject…