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LA on-Location feature filming in freefall
Film L.A., the organisation that coordinates permits for filmed entertainment shot on-location in the City of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, has announced that on-location feature film and commercial production experienced drastic first quarter declines in 2009. On the…
On location in Italy
Filmmakers have long been attracted to Italy and the country has hosted some of the industry’s most renowned features as well as memorable commercials. But it has often proved a challenging region for cash-strapped or lower budget productions, due to…
Filming in Gauteng
The 2010 FIFA World Cup will take place in South Africa. Events of this scale are commonly viewed with mixed emotions – as host cities benefit from increased attention but also risk suffering from over-crowding and drains on resources. So…
Hampshire is showcased to film industry
Filmmakers from across the UK have seen for themselves some of the film locations on offer in Hampshire, with a tour organised by Hampshire County Council initiative, Film Hampshire. The trip was aimed at getting a better idea of the…
California launches new filming tax incentives
The new legislation provides a tax credit of 20% (25% for independent features under USD10 million), with an appropriation of USD100 million per year for five years starting on July the 1st 2009. 75% of the film must be shot…
USAID launches new Serbian website
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a new website to promote Serbia to the international filmmaking community. USAID launched Film in Serbia with the help of more than 20 Serbian film and production companies to meet the…
PIFF receives increased funding
The Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) will receive extra government funding to secure its future in difficult economic times. Funding will increase from USD3.26 million last year to USD4.47 million this year. Jay Jeon, deputy director and World Cinema programmer…
Georgia plans tax incentives
The Georgian National Film Center (GNFC) has announced plans to introduce a tax incentive later this year. Speaking in Belgrade, Konstantin Chlaidze, the Director of the GNFC, said he was feeling very positive about the incentive as it has received…
Luscious International launches new division
Australian production house, Luscious International, is launching Viscious, a new division described as a director collaborative. Viscious will work on branded content and emerging media as well as jobs that have restricted budgets. The key names on its roster are…
The future is Bright for Pavla Burgetova
Pavla Burgetova, former Executive Producer and General Manager at Stillking Films, has joined US-based production service company Bright Pictures. Bright Pictures was founded in 1993 by Rudy Callegari and has main offices in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. The…