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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…
Schwarzenegger proposes tax breaks for industry
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Governor of California, wants millions of dollars in tax breaks for film and television companies who shoot in the state. The proposal is part of his plan to stimulate the state's failing economy. The state legislature has…
Catalan film & tv companies return to Germany
The second coproduction meeting with the German industry, organised by Catalan Films & TV (CF&TV), will be held on 27th and 28th of November. Some fifteen Catalan companies will be travelling to Berlin to meet with German producers and share…
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…