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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…
Screen Australia releases Drama Production Survey
Screen Australia's 2007/08 survey shows revealing an above-average result with increases in foreign production and co-production activity, particularly in TV drama. The survey covers all Australian and co-production titles made each year, as well foreign titles if they are shot…
Filming in London to be made easier
Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has announced plans to make film a key part of the city's cultural experience in the report Cultural Metropolis. Plans include a London Film Day, an additional USD150,000 for the London Borough Film Fund…
New look Zodiak plans to expand
Italian media and finance company De Agostini is to unify its European production empire under the one name, Zodiak Entertainment. It aims to consolidate its position in Europe and advance into North America and Asia. TV subsidiaries that will come…
South Africa's commercials production industry remains stable
The results of the 4th Commercial Producers Industry Survey 2008, released by the Commercial Producers Association of South Africa and the Gauteng Film Commission indicate that the sector continues to produce a relatively stable number of commercials, using more shoot…
Germany and France announce co-development fund
Germany and France are planning to launch a USD376,000 co-development fund from next year as part of their existing bilateral mini co-production agreement. The fund will boost the mini agreement signed in 2001 which has already helped 50 Franco German…
Illinois anounces 30% tax credit for filmmakers
The Illinois General Assembly almost unanimously passed an enhanced film and television production tax credit. The tax incentive has been increased from the 20% of the past three years to a competitively healthy 30%. The sunset clause has also been…
UK and Morocco complete co-production agreement
UK and Moroccan Government officials have completed negotiations on a film co-production agreement. The treaty is due to come into effect in the first half of next year. The agreement with Morocco will give filmmakers access to funding and support…
Runnymede University Campus opens for filming
The UK's Runnymede Campus in Egham, Surrey is now available for hire to every sector of the film industry. The vacant, sprawling site covers 67 acres and is packed full of interesting buildings, backdrops and basements. The main building, the…
German Federal Film Fund pays out USD72.5 million to 91 projects
The German Federal Film Fund (DFFF) has proven to be so successful with international producers that only USD3.8 milion is now left for the remainder of 2008. USD72.5 million of its annual USD76.4 million fund was paid out to 91…