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AFACT report shows worth of Australian industry
A report commissioned by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) showed that in 2007, 50,000 Australians made their living in the film and television industry. The report, produced by Access Economics, also showed that the industry's turnover for 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…
Madrid incentive put on hold
A film incentive aimed at supporting the distribution and promotion of Spanish films and co-productions has been put on hold by the local government agency in Madrid due to lack of funding. The incentive was intended to support and promote…
Iceland's reimbursement incentive jumps to 20%
Earlier today, Iceland's government voted to increase its Reimbursement of Film Making in Iceland programme from 14% to 20%. This means that 20% of all production costs incurred during film and television production is now refundable. The world's press has…
Iceland's industry benefits from economic crisis
The world's press has made much of Iceland's economic collapse, but it's financial problems have resulted in a booming film and television industry. As Einar Tómasson, the Film in Iceland Agency's Film Commissioner, points out: "When Clint Eastwood shot Flags…
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…
Study Shows USD29.2 billion economic impact for Florida
The Governor’s Office of Film & Entertainment has announced the results of an independent assessment of Florida’s film and entertainment industry, conducted by the Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development of the University of West Florida. The study…
BossaNovaFilms' Willy Biondani directs Brazilian docudrama
Willy Biondani, who is currently on the BossaNovaFilms roster, has directed the docudrama Sertão Veredas. The docudrama was inspired by Guimarães Rosa's Grande Sertão Veredas, one of the 20th century's greatest literature works. It tells the story of henchman Riobaldo,…
US feature confirmed for Ireland
The US feature film Leap Year has been green lit to go into production in Ireland at the end of this month. The project was confirmed for Ireland after improvements to the Irish tax incentive for film and television, Section…