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KOFIC chairman dismissed
Kang Han-sup, the chairman of the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), has been forced to stand down by the Ministry of Strategy and Culture who supervises the council's activities. Kang was appointed in May 2008 and was due to serve a…
Made in NY tax credit reaches limit
As of Tuesday, June 30, 2009, New York City’s "Made in NY" tax credit for qualified film and television production – the only one of its kind administered by a city in the US – has reached its full allocation…
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…
Ontario expands tax credit
The government of Ontario is proposing further enhancements to its permanent film and television production services tax credit. It is part of the government’s plan to support growth and job creation in Ontario’s economy, including the film and television industry.…
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…
Screen Australia revises cap
The Screen Australia Board has decided to reduce the cap on its investment per feature film project from USD5 million to USD3 million (or $3.5 million in exceptional circumstances). The Board was of the view that USD5 million for a…
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…
New York's location tour
The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting is producing a series of podcast tours to highlight the rich and fascinating history of film and television locations in New York City. Downloadable for free from their website, and narrated by…
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:…