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Economic climate hits Los Angeles on-location production
FilmL.A., the nonprofit organization that coordinates permits for filmed entertainment shot on-location in the City of Los Angeles, has announced that on-location feature film and commercial production experienced steep declines in the third quarter of 2008 while television gains buoyed…
UK & Indian film industries pledge to work together
At the end of October UK and Indian filmmakers gathered at a top level summit in London to explore how they could work more closely together to benefit the industries in both countries. The event was extremely timely given that…
London's Mayor supports film
The new Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has promised to make it easier to film in the city. Mr Johnson assured delegates at a summit this week that the capital's film and media agency, Film London, will have greater freedom…
Partizan to expand
Partizan, one of the largest and most award-laden production companies in the world, continues to expand its operations with a new office in Berlin. The office will be run by Moritz Merkel. Merkel said: "There already is so much talent…
European Film Promotion expands
The European Film Promotion (EFP) has welcomed Croatia and Serbia as new members. The Croatian Audiovisual Centre and Film Centre Serbia will bring the number of countries involved in the EFP to 30. “EFP is very pleased to see these…
Utah wants film incentive uncapped
Utah's economic development department wants to remove the USD500,000 limit on film incentives offered to film productions in the state. Removing the cap would allow Utah to compete more effectively with neighbouring states. Jason Perry, executive director of the Governor's…
Cinecitta Studios to be 100% privately owned
The Italian government is selling its stake in Rome's Cinecitta Studios thereby completing the privatisation of the historic facilities. The Ministry of Culture is auctioning its 24% stake in the studio's parent company, Cinecitta Holdings. Hollywood classics such as Ben…
Tourism Australia enlists Baz Luhrmann for ad campaign
Tourism Australia's global marketing campaign is being led by a TV commercial created by film director Baz Luhrmann. The commercial, Come Walkabout, is about an overworked woman dreaming of escaping to Australia. It ties in with Luhrmann's latest film Australia…
Traube stays at Film France
Nicolas Traube has been re-elected as president of Film France. The board has also decided that treasurer David Kodsi and secretary Olivier Meneux will also stay in their posts. Three vice-presidents will also be nominated to represent the regional film…
Abu Dhabi media zone to be ready by January
Abu Dhabi's new media zone, the latest step in the city's push to be taken seriously by the international film industry, is due to be up and running by January 2009. The zone, known as twofour54, will create Arab content…