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Filming in Mexico
Nearly a year ago, swine flu hit Mexico, and as global concerns of a pandemic grew, the country briefly ground to a halt. Schools closed, and public transport stopped. Even movie theatres closed for up to three weeks across the…
Lindström joins Swedish Film Institute
The Swedish Film Institute has appointed Lars G Lindström as its latest commissioner. The producer, director and writer will replace Lisa Ohlin who has left to direct Simon And The Oaks. Lindström has worked on many fetaures including the award-winning…
Czech politicians acknowledge need for incentives
Czech politicians from opposite sides of the political divide are showing new support for the Czech film industry. Speaking on a July the 5th talkshow broadcast by Czech Television, Mirek Topolanek of the center-right Civic Democrats and Vitezslav Jandak of…
Louisiana increases tax incentive
The state of Louisiana has increased its Motion Picture Investor Tax Credit from 25% to 30%, with an additional 5% for local hires (capped at the first USD1 million). It has also eliminated the planned phase-down of the tax credit…
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…
Roy Button recieves OBE
Roy Button, Senior Vice-President and Managing Director of Warner Brothers Productions and long-standing member of the Production Guild, was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to the Film Industry in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours List…
Paramount opens in Shanghai
Paramount has opened its first China office in Shanghai to oversee the distribution of theatrical releases and explore local production opportunities in one of the world's fastest growing movie markets. The two-person satellite office will liaise with the state-run and…
Film Studio planned for Thailand
Los Angeles-based entertainment property developer Creative Kingdom Inc. is to build a film studio and residential complex near Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. The 175-acre CNX-Wood development will be built in four phases over seven years. Development starts with the…
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:…