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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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Kenya Location Producer
Hi, We Are Looking For A Location Producer In Kenya To Help With Setting Up Film Permits For The Week Of The 9th May. If…
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I Am Looking For A Few Reputable Photographers Who Are Experienced In Conducting Photo Shoots. Can Someone Suggest Names Of A Few Photographers (who Can…
Posted Apr 16, 2016 - 2 repliesFixers Required
Hi All I Am Looking For Fixers Based In Ethiopia And Sudan . Please Email Me : Bigbanana@mweb.co.za . Thanks In Advance - Rick Matthews
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The Good Film Company
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United Kingdom
Covering: United KingdomTantor Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Chile
Covering: Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Panama, Costa Rica, ArgentinaBig Pictures Company
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: New Zealand
Covering: New Zealand, Pacific IslandsWatson Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: SpainTaxi Film Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Australia
Covering: AustraliaThe German Fixer
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Germany
Covering: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, LuxemburgCaribbean Film And Photo Production Service Company Anguilla
Category: Production Companies
Country: Anguilla
Covering: Barbados, Caribbean IslandsFixer Amsterdam
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Netherlands
Covering: NetherlandsThe Blondes Pool
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: SpainThe Dreamforge
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Country: Sri Lanka
Covering: Sri Lanka, The Maldives, Madagascar
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The Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit: Rural Bonus
Canada has a general sales tax (GST) of 6% that is applicable to all products and services. This is 100% recoverable through the federal government. Behind the scenes personnel ie crew are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast…
The Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit: Basic
Canada has a general sales tax (GST) of 6% that is applicable to all products and services. This is 100% recoverable through the federal government. Behind the scenes personnel ie crew are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - Digital Animation or Visual Effects (DAVE)
Sales Tax is not recoverable. 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 in a…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) -Training Incentive
Sales Tax is not recoverable. 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 in a…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - Distant Location Regional
Sales Tax is not recoverable. 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 in a…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - Regional Incentive
Sales Tax is not recoverable. 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 in a…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - Basic Incentive
The qualified BC labour expenditure of the corporation to a maximum of 60% of the total cost of production.
UK: The UK Film Tax Relief
The 25% rebate is now offered to all qualifying films, regardless of budget.
Hungary: The Tax Relief System
budget: EUR 402 million
Mexico: Proaudiovisual Fund
Total funding allocated per production will not exceed 17.5% of total eligible expenses. A refund of the VAT of up to 16%, which has already been in effect as a stimulus to the export of goods and services for several…