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The Mummy kicks off Universal’s Dark Universe franchise with Namibia and London locations
The first instalment in Universal Pictures’ Dark Universe series, The Mummy, was shot on location in Namibia, London and Surrey. The film’s opening scenes were shot in and around the coastal city of Swakopmund, which was doubled for Egypt and…
PSN Spain shoots Nissan campaign on the treacherous Costa da Morte
As part of their latest project for Nissan, Production Service Network Spain has filmed in one of the country’s most dangerous locations, known as Costa da Morte (Coast of Death). Located in Gailicia, Costa da Morte is infamous for the…
Open for Filming: Theatres and Performing Arts Spaces in the New York Metro Area
New York City is home to many iconic theatrical venues: Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, The Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts. This is before considering that Broadway, like the West End in London, includes many world class venues…
A Producer’s Survival Guide to India - Part 5: Local Crew and Equipment
India is an astounding, ever-changing, chaotic melting pot of ideas, religions, landscapes and history that contribute to its mind-boggling diversity. Perhaps this is why so many creative minds have been attracted to the sub-continent over the years? It’s impossible to…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Ruben Östlund’s The Square surprises with Palme d’Or win
Despite pundits predicting success for Robin Campillo’s 120 Beats per Minute, Ruben Östlund’s satirical-drama, The Square, has emerged as the winner of this year’s Palme d’Or award at the Cannes Film Festival. With a budget of USD5.5 million and a…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Washington hosts Twin Peaks after 25 year gap
The eagerly awaited revival of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks premiered on Sunday at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, marking the Director’s first entry in the franchise since the 1992 feature film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. The original series used…
A Producer’s Survival Guide to India - Part 4: Budgeting
India is an astounding, ever-changing, chaotic melting pot of ideas, religions, landscapes and history that contribute to its mind-boggling diversity. Perhaps this is why so many creative minds have been attracted to the sub-continent over the years? It’s impossible to…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Bong Joon Ho’s US-Korea co-production, Okja, competes for Palme d’Or
Bong Joon Ho’s Okja has made history at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, being one of the first films set for online-only distribution (alongside The Meyerowitz Stories) to compete for the coveted Palme d’Or award. The US-South Korea co-production was…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Todd Haynes’ Wonderstruck decorated New York for two distinct periods
Wonderstruck, the new drama by Todd Haynes (Carol, Certain Women) will be competing for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film was shot entirely within the state of New York. During production, the majority of Brown…
Chile’s film incentive programme to launch next month
After being announced almost a year ago, Chile’s proposed 30% tax rebate on filming will be available from next month onwards. Productions will be required to spend a minimum of USD2 million to access the incentive. While feature films are…
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Documentary filmmaker/fixer in Kenya,Indonesia, France and U.K
Picture Tree Is Looking For Documentary Filmmakers To Do Fixing In Each Of The Following Territories - U.k, France, Indonesia And Kenya. We Are Not…
Posted Jan 20, 2016 - 8 repliesFixers in Mexico (interest in Puerta Vallarta, Oaxaca, Yucatan)
I Am Interested In Knowing Who Are The Fixers In The Following Areas: Puerta Vallarta, Guadalajara, Oaxaca, And Yucatan Peninsula. I Am A Producer Of…
Posted Jan 16, 2016 - 1 repliesFixers in Caribbean, South America, and Central America
I Am Looking For Fixers In The Caribbean And Latin America. I Have Been Able To Visit Puerto Rico For Consideration For A Film I…
Posted Jan 16, 2016 - 9 repliesShooting location grape garden - winter
Looking For A Shooting Location (excluding North America And South America) That Has Grape Gardens. Planning To Shoot In January - February 2015. Please Contact…
Posted Dec 1, 2015 - 4 repliesLOCATION SCOUT / FIXER IN SINGAPORE NEEDED
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Posted Nov 15, 2015 - 0 repliesLOOKING FOR FIXER INDIA/SOUTH AFRICA/RUSSIA
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Posted Nov 6, 2015 - 2 repliesLooking for Fixer in different specific areas, Southamerica.
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Posted Oct 10, 2015 - 5 repliesPromote Your Tourism Locations Or Business In Our Documentary
We Are Producing A Feature Film In 2016 (originally Delayed To Find The Needed Locations In Latin America And North America). Before We Begin Filming…
Posted Oct 2, 2015 - 1 repliesWhat Film Incentives Does Latin America and Caribbean Offer
Update: Hi, I Have Changed This Post From One Seeking Caribbean Locations For A Feature Film To Considering These Locations For Future Projects In Our…
Posted Oct 2, 2015 - 12 repliesSafe Rainforest Locations (no big snakes and no poisonous animals)
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Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Iceland
Covering: Iceland, Norway, Greenland, Faroe IslandsPower And Glory Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, South Africa, AfricaTantor Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Chile
Covering: Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Panama, Costa Rica, ArgentinaZak Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Morocco
Covering: MoroccoBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Tanzania
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Uganda
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesEl Camino Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Uruguay
Covering: UruguayNamib Film
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Southern Africa, AfricaBlue Sky Films
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Country: Kenya
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, AfricaOrange Films
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Country: South Africa
Covering: Southern Africa, Indian Ocean Islands
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Incentives (61)
The Oregon Production Investment Fund
The incentive is 20% of production-related goods/services and 10% of Oregon-based payroll (including both resident and non-resident employees). Can be combined with the Greenlight Labour rebate for an effective labour rebate of 16.2%. No Sales Tax. Lodging taxes waived for…
Oregon: Greenlight Oregon Labour Rebate
The 6.2% rebate is based solely on actual wages. In order to claim the 6.2% rebate, the production company must (1) submit an application to OFVO within 10 business days of the start of pre-production in Oregon and, (2) withhold…
The Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate
The rebate offers a base percentage of 35% on qualified Oklahoma expenditures. If a minimum of $20,000 is spent on music that has been recorded in Oklahoma, an additional 2% is added to the total rebate on qualified Oklahoma expenditures.…
Ohio Motion Picture Tax Incentive
The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit provides a refundable, non-transferable tax credit that equals 25% of in-state spend and non-resident wages and 35% of Ohio resident wages on eligible productions. No bed tax is incurred after a 30-day consecutive stay.…
North Dakota: no formal incentive in place.
Lodging tax waiver. North Dakota Sales and Use Tax is 5% on most tangible goods and a limited number of services. A credit is available for the amount of sales tax that was paid to another state on equipment brought…
The North Carolina Film Incentive
Per Project Cap: - $9 million for video television series per season - $5 million for feature films - $250,000 for commercials Minimum Spend: - $1 million (avg) per episode for television series - $5 million for feature films -…
The New York State Film Production Credit Programme
Sales Tax Exemption for below the line costs. An additional 5 percent credit may be available in the Post-Production Program for costs incurred in Upstate NY, outside the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD). There is also a 30-35% stand-alone post…
New Mexico: The 25-30% Film Production Tax Rebate
Three programs are available: a 25%-30% refundable tax credit, a Film Investment Loan, and a Film Crew Advancement Program/Incentive. NM FILM INVESTMENT LOAN PROGRAM: This program is managed by the State Investment Council (“SIC”). The former zero percent interest loan…
New Jersey; No formal incentive
Certain tangible property used directly and primarily in the production of films and television programs is exempt from New Jersey's 7% sales tax. This tangible property includes the purchase of replacement parts for machinery, tools and other supplies, the purchase…
New Hampshire: no formal incentive in place.
No use tax No sales tax No estate tax No internet tax No inventory tax No capital gains tax Low corporate income tax No professional service tax No broad base personal income tax Significant projects will be evaluated on a…