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Ogilvy Brazil spot awarded Grand Prix at ABP Festival
Dove’s viral video for its deodorant, Invisible Dry, has won the Brazilian Festival of Advertising's Grand Prix in the internet category. The spot was created by Ogilvy Brazil, produced by BossaNovaFilms and directed by Paula Trabulsi. The viral ad, called…
Obama rally boosts local industry
The 500 camera crews of all sizes from all over the world that converged last tuesday in Chicago's Grant Park for the Obama rally gave the film community a much needed financial boost. Adam Marton, of AM Films, said: “Every…
Michigan studios planned
David O'Malley, a partner in Los Angeles-based V-One Entertainment Group, has announced a three-phase plan to create motion picture sound stages and production facilities in three locations around Michigan. The first phase is to be Great Lakes Studios, a sound…
Michigan's film incentive has productions pouring in
Since Michigan launched it new incentive programme earlier this year, more than USD150 million in film business has flooded into the state, including Clint Eastwood's newest film, Gran Torino. The state has approved 53 films to date. There are also…
New film Pandorum receives German funding
Christian Alvart's new project, Pandorum, has received USD600,000 in funding from the German funding organisation the FFA. The futuristic thriller is set to be shot in Berlin and is being produced by Constantin Film. The FFA has allocated USD4.8 million…
Michigan - new film incentive package signed
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today signed into law legislation designed to grow the film industry in Michigan, setting the stage for hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment that will create jobs in the state. The legislation was proposed…
Michigan looks at upping the ante
A year ago, Michigan tried luring moviemakers to the state by giving them hefty tax rebates. But it lost its competitive edge when other states started offering even better deals. Now, state lawmakers and Gov. Jennifer Granholm are looking at…
Italian production incentives on track
Incentives in the form of tax credits have been introduced for FYs 2008 and 2009 to strengthen the Italian movie production in favor of investors not belonging to the movie business and the industry players. The proposal provides for different…
New Zealand changes large budget screen grant
The New Zealand Government today announced changes to New Zealand’s Large Budget Screen Production Grant (LBSPG). The changes were formulated following a review of the LBSPG that incorporated industry consultation. Key aspects of the LBSPG that have been amended are:…
Maryland's Rebate Programme Ammended
Maryland's Employer Wage Rebate Grant Programme has just been amended. For each fiscal year (which begins on the 1st of July), the programme now has $4 million to attract filmmakers to the state. A qualifying production can receive a rebate…