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Speaking with Grant MacGadie, Director of Sales in Entertainment at Hilton
Accommodation is always a key concern for any production, whether filming in a studio or on location, as cheaper rates can have an effect on where you choose to shoot. TLG sat down with Grant MacGadie, Hilton’s Director of Sales…
On location with Michael Brook, Manager of Screen Auckland
With over 10 years since the unparalleled success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, New Zealand’s production industry shows no signs of slowing down. As much of New Zealand’s recent production activity is concentrated to the Auckland area, TLG spoke to Michael Brook,…
Entry-level productions losing out due to Screen Australia funding cuts
As part of a Government-led inquiry into the current growth and sustainability of Australia’s production industry, the heads at Screen Australia have detailed how funding cuts have negatively affected the country’s domestic output. Screen Australia’s Chief Operating Officer, Fiona Cameron…
War for the Planet of the Apes injected USD81 million into British Columbia’s economy
The latest instalment in the Planet of the Apes series incurred a total expenditure of USD81 million during its tenure in British Columbia, according to a report from the Motion Picture Association - Canada. War for the Planet of the…
What local know-how brings to overseas shoots
With bountiful film resources available at our fingertips, it is telling that US producer attendance at AICP gatherings in Los Angeles and New York that provide insights on foreign production well exceeded the numbers such events normally draw. Today's creatives…
Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone and four other productions to shoot in Utah
The state of Utah has secured five major projects, all of which will begin filming within the next couple of months. One production is a new television series entitled Yellowstone, which will bring an economic impact of over USD28 million,…
Scouting in Western Norway: Where high-tech structures meet epic natural landscapes
After spending just ten minutes in Western Norway I was in awe of the possible filming locations. The Western Norway Film Commission and Truenorth Norway had invited location professionals Lori Balton (Downsizing), Alison Taylor (Straight Outta Compton) and Tom Howard (The…
Ohio film incentive renewed for 2017-2018 period
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) has confirmed that Ohio’s USD40 million tax incentive on filming has been renewed for the 2017-2018 period. The new economic year went into effect on July 1st, ensuring Ohio’s place as a competitive production…
Production Service Network now operating in Sri Lanka, Egypt and Sweden
The Production Service Network has expanded its global reach into three new territories: Sri Lanka, Egypt and Sweden. Each of the new additions provide unique location types with established crew bases to cater for international productions of any size. With…
Unearthing the forgotten cinematic potential of Egypt
Since 1980 I have had a strong affinity with Egypt, producing a wide variety of commercials, films, programmes and documentaries. The country is a land of opportunity for international filmmakers, with a vibrant industry that offers a wide range of…
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Looking for a Service prod In UK/Scotland
Hello, We're A French Production Company, We're Bidding For A Project That We Might Shoot In Scotland. It's A Tv Commercial For A French Mattress…
Posted Sep 16, 2016 - 3 repliesFixer in Canadian/USA Rockies
Hi, We Are Making A Documentary Series About Mountain Ranges Of The World. Filming Will Be January 2017. I'm Looking For A Very Experienced Fixer/location…
Posted Sep 15, 2016 - 0 repliesfixer in santiago chile
We Are Producing A Film In Relation To A Trip To Antarctica. We Need A Fixer In Santiago, Chile To Help Us Get Our Gear…
Posted Sep 14, 2016 - 7 repliesUkraine Fixer
Looking For A Ukranian Fixer For A Tentative Shoot In Kiev. Must Have Documentary Experience. Dates Are Uncertain At This Point, But Ideally Looking To…
Posted Aug 31, 2016 - 1 repliesProduction Service - Antwerp
Hi We're Producing A Tv-series For Scandinavian Market And We Have Some Scenes Situated In Antwerp. Therefor We're Looking For A Production Service Company In…
Posted Aug 30, 2016 - 1 repliesLooking for Fixer at Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam
Hi Everyone, I'm Looking For An Experienced Local Fixer Who Can Help Us On Our Shoots In 1. Abu Dhabi, Specifically At Masdar City 2.…
Posted Aug 29, 2016 - 3 repliesExperienced Senior Line Producer based in Taipei, Taiwan
Filming Will Take Place In November. Should Have Experience In International Commercial Productions. Documentary Background Preferred. Must Speak English.
Posted Aug 22, 2016 - 0 repliesFixer needed in Rwanda and Georgia in September
My Director And Cinematographer Will Be Traveling To Two Countries, Rwanda And Georgia, To Capture Some Video. We Are Looking For A Local Production Manager…
Posted Aug 18, 2016 - 2 repliesParisian Co-Producer Wanted
Writer And Director Seeking French Co-producers For Short Film Drama. Film To Be Shot In Paris In 2017 (though Open To Suggestions). A Slightly Sexualised…
Posted Aug 18, 2016 - 0 repliesLocation! Late Wheat/barley/oats
Hi There! I'm Looking For A Very Specific Location: A Beautiful Yellow Wheat Field Before Harvest. We Are Planning Shooting A Commercial Of Russian Porridge.…
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Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Portugal
Covering: PortugalStrawberry Films
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Country: Hungary
Covering: HungaryGreater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward Office of Film, Music & Entertainment
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of AmericaBrazil Production Services - BPS
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Brazil
Covering: Brazil, USABenetone Films
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Country: United States of America
Covering: Thailand, Southeast Asia, USACatalunya Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: SpainLemon
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Poland
Covering: PolandBenetone Films
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Country: Thailand
Covering: Thailand, Southeast Asia, USA, Europe5to12 Productions
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Country: Czech Republic
Covering: Czech RepublicWeSouth
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Country: Chile
Covering: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Mexico
Incentives (107)
Tunisia: no formal incentive in place
There are no formal incentive programmes in place at present. Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. However, the Tunisian government will assist with army personnel (extras/workers), army equipment (helicopters etc), the use of government buildings…
Taiwan: no formal incentive in place
There are no formal incentive programmes in place at present. Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. To encourage international filmmakers to film in Taiwan, films partly or completely shot in Taiwan, or 2D or 3D…
Russia: no formal incentive in place.
There are no formal incentive programmes in place at present. Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. However, a tax rebate of up to 18% is available on local production spend through a line producer or…
Film In Malaysia Incentive
Non-resident film companies, actors and film crews who are in Malaysia are also exempted from the payment of income tax in respect of income derived from film activities. The project must have approval from PUSPAL for filming in Malaysia.
Kenya: no formal incentive in place
There are no formal incentive programmes in place at present. Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Removal of the current Import Duty of 25% and VAT of 16% on television Cameras, digital cameras and video…
China SAR Hong Kong: no formal incentive in place
However, Hong Kong maintains a low, simple and predictable tax regime. Only income and profits derived from Hong Kong are subject to tax. Expatriate employees visiting the territories for less than 61 days in a tax year are not liable…
Belize: no formal incentive in place
However, if you send a recce or scout crew of up to three people to Belize, decide to shoot your picture there, and will be spending at least US$2 million, then the Government will refund the cost of the recce…
Nordmedia Film Fund
Funds may be granted to producers of up to 50% (up to 80% in special cases) of the budget. Repaid funds are available as success loans to the producer upon application. In justified exceptional cases funds may be granted for…
Medienfond Berlin Brandenburg
Any funds granted are a recoupable loan. In the case of large commercial feature films without any particular cultural objectives, the accumulated funding should not exceed 50%. Project costs should be spent as far as possible in Berlin-Brandenburg, with a…
Filmforderung Batten Wurttemberg
As a rule, the loan for film will not exceed 50% of the applicant’s share of the budget, up to a maximum of 1 mill. Euros if production budget is over 500,000 Euros. For productions with budget under 500,000 Euros…