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Illinois anounces 30% tax credit for filmmakers
The Illinois General Assembly almost unanimously passed an enhanced film and television production tax credit. The tax incentive has been increased from the 20% of the past three years to a competitively healthy 30%. The sunset clause has also been…
UK and Morocco complete co-production agreement
UK and Moroccan Government officials have completed negotiations on a film co-production agreement. The treaty is due to come into effect in the first half of next year. The agreement with Morocco will give filmmakers access to funding and support…
New drinks commercial shot in Johannesburg
A new drinks commercial shot recently and scheduled for international release, features street, simulated beach and pool scenes shot in Johannesburg. Picture Tree, a Johannesburg-based commercials production and production service company that produces and directs local and international TV and…
London's Mayor supports film
The new Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has promised to make it easier to film in the city. Mr Johnson assured delegates at a summit this week that the capital's film and media agency, Film London, will have greater freedom…
Seminar calls for more Asian incentives
Bill Bowling, former worldwide locations executive for Warner Bros, has urged Asian film commissions and government officials to step up attempts to offer attractive film incentives. Speaking at The Movement of the Film Industry, from Hollywood to Asia seminar during…
Japan to launch central film commission
The deputy director of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Yasushi Nozawa, has revealed further details about the planned Japan Film Commission. Speaking at Pusan's Asia-Pacific Film Policy Forum, he stated that the new commission will be officially launched…
Putin announces support for Russian film industry
USD76 million will be made available to support the Russian film industry in an attempt to increase the country's market share by 30% over four years. Speaking at a conference in St Petersburg, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pledged the…
EM Media launches 'the source'
EM Media, the regional screen agency for England's East Midlands area, has launched their new extensive online database of locations, crew and facilities. Known as the source, the database already has a reputation as the first port of call for…
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…
Shoot a film in Ile de France
The Ile de France Film Commission will be making a presentation, How to Shoot a film in Ile de France, at the Sofitel Saint-James Hotel in London on the 25th of September. The event is being supported by the French…