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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…
Amy Lemisch in interview
Smart, well-considered tax incentives have finally breathed life into the California film industry, and brought loads of work back to Hollywood. Amy Lemisch, Director of the California Film Commission, is now a favourite of all below-the-line workers in the Eldorado…
On location in Chile
Quantum of Solace, The Dance of Victory, The Motorcycle Diaries, high-end ads and international TV dramas and documentaries. Exactly why is it that the Chilean film industry has been punching far above its weight for the last couple of years?…
New Israeli Tax incentive
In an attempt to promote Israeli culture and image abroad, Israel’s Finance Ministry has announced tax breaks for investors in local film productions. With the new taxation system, which also applies to commercial television and cable companies, production expenses would…
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…
New Alaska Commissioner
Dave Worrell is the new head of the Alaska Film Office. Worrell has replaced former independent producer Mary Katzke. The state recently re-established the Alaska Film Office and created the Alaska Film Incentive Programme. The office now has a yearly…
UK stats published
British films banked USD4.2 billion worldwide last year, according to the latest statistics published by the UK Film Council. Based on box office revenues, almost one in six film viewings at the cinema around the world last year was of…
Thailand welcomes Kazakh Film Studios
Key industry figures in Thailand met with representatives from the Kazakh Film Studios recently to discuss mutually beneficial film related ventures. Seksan Narkwong, Director General of the Office of Tourism Development, and Wanasiri Marakul, Director of the Thailand Film Office,…
Antonio Rasura in interview
If there's one thing that will chill a stressed producer out, it's evidence that the shoot is producing consistent, clean, and well-developed dailies that crystallize the director's vision. With this in mind, The Location Guide looked up Antonio Rasura. He's…
Wrigleys choose South Africa
USA based production house MJZ, director Craig Gillespie, and BBDO Chicago have just finished shooting two commercials in South Africa with Ola! Films. The campaign is the latest quirky offering from Wrigley’s Orbit Gum. Although not traditionally positioned as a…