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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…
India's Film Bazaar dates announced
India's National Film Development Corp (NFDC) will host the co-production market, Film Bazaar, between the 26 and 29 of November at the Marriott Resort in Goa. 15 India-focused feature film projects will be chosen to meet with potential Indian and…
The UK Film Council launches Company Vision Awards
The UK Film Council has announced the launch of the Production Company Vision Awards, a new funding initiative designed to help creative producers with a vision for the future of UK film, to develop projects that will broaden the quality,…
Illinois incentive act reinstated
The Illinois incentive act, which expired at the end of 2007, has been reinstated. It consists of a 20% transferable credit for in-state cast, crew and purchases, with a ceiling on individual salaries.
New funds released for Arizona
Applications for funds available in January 2009 will be accepted from November. USD80 million has been allocated. This will take the form of a transferable tax credit. However, 50% of the cast and/or crew must be Arizona residents to qualify…
China relaxes laws for talent industry
Investors from Hong Kong and Macau can now launch their own artist management companies in mainland China. They can also, under the China State Council's new relaxed regulations, set up mainland branches. Foreign investors, not from Hong Kong or Macau,…
New York City changes permit rules
The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting has created a new set of rules governing the issuance of permits in connection with filming activity in New York City. The rules will go into effect thirty days after their publication…
Major Russian Agency shoots in Brazil for the first time
Adventa Lowe, based in Moscow, has recently finished shooting it's latest commercial for Inbev’s Brahma Beer in Rio de Janeiro. They shot with Brazilian based Bossa Nova Films and made full use of the city's instantly recognisable locations. The commercial,…
Alaska passes new legislation
New Alaskan legislation, initially signed into law by Governor Sarah in June of this year, has now been approved. The initiative provides a 30% transferable tax credit for qualified film production expenditures with an additional 10% for local hires, plus…
Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2007-2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers publishes a regular outlook report covering the global entertainment and media sector. This industry forecast covers the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Canada. It provides In-depth global analyses and five-year growth projections for 14…