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LA on-Location feature filming in freefall
Film L.A., the organisation that coordinates permits for filmed entertainment shot on-location in the City of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, has announced that on-location feature film and commercial production experienced drastic first quarter declines in 2009. On the…
Next Gen: Asia
Fifteen years after The Hollywood Reporter introduced its Next Generation franchise, focusing on the future leaders of the domestic entertainment industry, we are going global, with our inaugural Next Generation: Asia. It was no small task to choose the top…
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…
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…
California launches new filming tax incentives
The new legislation provides a tax credit of 20% (25% for independent features under USD10 million), with an appropriation of USD100 million per year for five years starting on July the 1st 2009. 75% of the film must be shot…
PIFF receives increased funding
The Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) will receive extra government funding to secure its future in difficult economic times. Funding will increase from USD3.26 million last year to USD4.47 million this year. Jay Jeon, deputy director and World Cinema programmer…
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,…