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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…
Samsung spot shot in São Paulo
Downtown São Paulo city was chosen by Mexican production company Cine Concepto to shoot the new Latin American Samsung spot, Baton. The ad was created by Leo Burnett Mexico and was serviced by Brazil's BossaNovaFilms. Brazil, and São Paulo in…
Michigan plans USD50 million cap
Michigan legislature is trying to limit the amount available per year for production rebates on films shot in the state. There is no cap at the moment but an amendment bill was passed last week which could put a USD50…
Ile de France hint at national incentive plan
The Ile de France Film Commission's presentation, held last week at the Sofitel Saint-James Hotel in London, was attended by over 50 key figures in the UK film industry. The presentation, How to shoot a film in Ile de France,…
South Korea and New Zealand sign treaty
South Korea and New Zealand have finally signed a film co-production treaty after 15 months of talks. It is only the second full treaty for South Korea, but the ninth for New Zealand.
MOD lauches film locations website
The Ministry of Defense (MOD) have officially launched their new website. As the second largest landowner in the UK, with 600,000 acres and 45,000 buildings, it is an ideal and unique organisation for sourcing locations. Recent films shot on 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…
Country Focus: Morocco
There has been significant activity in Morocco recently and while not all of it has been good news, much has been achieved to raise the profile of filming in the region. One of the main messages to emerge from industry…
Michigan studios planned
David O'Malley, a partner in Los Angeles-based V-One Entertainment Group, has announced a three-phase plan to create motion picture sound stages and production facilities in three locations around Michigan. The first phase is to be Great Lakes Studios, a sound…