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Bollywood meets Bulawood
Fiji may be a nation spread across hundreds of islands, over thousands of miles of ocean, but their concise and generous range of film incentives show they are focused on remaining competitive as a filming destination. This was reiterated in…
Screen Australia announces support for 16 new projects
An adaptation of Louis de Bernières’ best-selling novel Red Dog is among USD12.5 million of new Screen Australia investment. The film was adapted for the screen by Daniel Taplitz and will be directed by Kriv Stenders and produced by Nelson…
Narnia heads to Gold Coast
The third film in the Narnia series, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, has started principal photography on location in Queensland. The production is a joint venture between the Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Walden Media. The first two…
Ausfilm appoint new CEO
Jackie O’Sullivan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ausfilm, the organisation charged with promoting Australia internationally as a production destination. O’Sullivan will replace departing CEO Caroline Pitcher in August. Martin Cayzer, Ausfilm Chairman, said: “Jackie will bring a truly…
SPAA moves to make Australia more competitive
The Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) has announced a move to make Australia more attractive for international television commercials production. Geoff Brown, Executive Director of SPAA, said that in response to feedback from international advertising agencies and a rapidly…
Screen Australia revises cap
The Screen Australia Board has decided to reduce the cap on its investment per feature film project from USD5 million to USD3 million (or $3.5 million in exceptional circumstances). The Board was of the view that USD5 million for a…
Peter Jackson to review Film Commission
Oscar award winning director and producer Peter Jackson will lead a ministerial review of the New Zealand Film Commission to ensure it is best able to serve the needs of the local industry and community, Minister for Arts Culture and…
Screen Australia announces funding for five features
Screen Australia has announced support for five feature films generating USD38.9 million worth of production. Projects receiving production investment include Stuart Beattie’s directorial debut Tomorrow When the War Began and Nick Giannopoulos’ return to the screen in Wog Boy 2:…
Screen Australia Get the Picture update
Screen Australia's latest 'Get The Picture' email update shows a number of interesting figures for the Australian industry. The following is taken from the update: In 2008, the Australian cinema box office was AUD945.4 million, the highest annual gross on…
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…
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