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Stella Artois chooses Mallorca
You would be forgiven for thinking that Stella Artois' latest spot, Tunnel, was filmed on the French Riviera as the ad continues to use creative agency Mother's classic 50's & 60's cinematic style. However, this chic Cannes Lions nominee, directed…
New Argentine production house opens
Hachiko Films, a new Argentine production house, has been launched by former Bendercine partner Claudio Prestia. Bendercine has recently ceased trading after 18 years in the industry. The Location Guide did initially report that Hachiko was replacing Bendercine. However, this…
Austrians plan 20% tax break
It has been reported that Austria is planning a 20% tax break for productions shooting in the country. The film fund will be based on the German model and is due to be in operation later this year. The Austrians…
Besson announces studio plans
Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp and Tarak Ben Ammar’s Quinta Communications have announced a partnership to build a USD42 million studio complex in Paris. Paris Studios, will be France’s first modern megastudio. Construction will begin in December and is expected to be…
Karpinski joins EFP's board of directors
Maciej Karpinski, Deputy Director and Head of International Relations at the Polish Film Institute, has joined the European Film Promotion's (EFP) Board of Directors. Karpinski was chosen by the EFP members to replace Pilar Torre. Torre had been a member…
SAG approves new contracts
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) has announced that members have voted overwhelmingly to approve its TV/Theatrical contracts by a vote of 78% to 22%. The two-year successor agreement covers film and digital television programmes, motion pictures and new media productions.…
Ben Palmer joins Moon
TV commercials production company Moon has announced that it now represents the successful young comedy director Ben Palmer. Palmer's work includes the Bafta nominated Star Stories, Bo Selecta and the highly successful award-winning comedy The Inbetweeners. Palmer will be joining…
BC film unions agree three year pact
Negotiating producers from the CFTPA - BC Producers’ Branch and the AMPTP Canadian Affiliates have renewed agreements with the largest group of film and television employees in British Columbia. The balloting on the agreement resulted in the endorsement of the…
Colorado keeps the faith
The Governor of Colorado will sign HB1010 today, which recreates the Colorado Film Commission as a state agency. This is good news for the state, especially as the University of Colorado has completed an economic study that shows an expanded…
Pyramedia in post-production
The 60 minute feature-documentary, Changing Sands, produced by Pyramedia and directed by award-winning film director Bader Ben Hirsi, has entered post-production phase. The documentary examines the past, present, and future of Abu Dhabi. Nashwa Al Ruwaini, CEO of Pyramedia, said:…