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Georgia’s post-production incentive could expand under House Bill 199
Georgia’s film incentive could expand as House Bill 199, which seeks to lower the minimum spend for post-production work, was passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill has now been submitted for Governor Nathan Deal’s…
The Bollywood fascination with international filming locations
With an estimated value of USD2.3 billion in 2016, Bollywood is one of the largest production industries in the world. Other countries are always trying to attract the attention of Indian Producers to promote their regions for filming. With an increasing number of…
Dedicated motion capture studio now open in Quebec
Quebec City has opened its first dedicated motion capture studio, under the name of MOOV. Launched as a division of Squeeze Studio Animation, the new facility will allow Quebec to attract high-end video game productions that rely heavily on motion…
Honorary Awards recipients revealed for the LMGI Awards 2017
The honourees for this year’s Location Managers Guild International Awards have been announced – among whom are acclaimed filmmaker Danny Boyle and Location Scout Lori Balton. The news follows the initial reveal of this year’s list of nominees. Danny Boyle,…
APU Productions serviced Netflix’s Chef’s Table in Peru
APU Productions were on hand during filming on the latest season of Netflix’s cooking series, Chef’s Table, servicing the project’s stay in Peru. The show travelled to Peru to investigate Virgilio Martínez Véliz’s world renowned restaurant, Central. Chef’s Table is…
Bristol Harbour stars as hero location in World War Two film, Another Mother’s Son
Christopher Menaul’s war-time film, Another Mother’s Son, recreated St Helier Harbour at Princes Wharf in Bristol. During the shoot, the production utilised the Lloyds Amphitheatre as a base of operations. Principal photography took place throughout November and December 2015, with…
Non-resident payroll rebate could be dropped from Mississippi film incentive
The future of Mississippi's 25% tax rebate on non-resident payroll - part of the state's production incentive programme - is uncertain after attempts to extend the rebate past July 2017 were shot down in the Senate. House Bill 711 would…
Casey Affleck, Robert Redford to shoot The Old Man and the Gun in Cincinnati
Following his recent win as Best Actor at the 89th Academy Awards, Casey Affleck’s next project, The Old Man and the Gun, will be shot in Cincinnati. While the locations have yet to be finalised, a number of scouts were…
ITV’s five-part drama Desire to film in Sheffield
ITV’s upcoming drama Desire, produced by Mammoth Screen (Poldark, And Then There Were None), will be shot on location in Sheffield. Split into five parts, the series will be penned by Jeremy Brock (Casualty). Principal photography will commence this summer…
Screen Queensland unveils new horror film funding initiative
Just over a week after the reveal of the Straight out of the Straits initiative, Screen Queensland has announced a new funding programme exclusively for domestic horror productions. Entitled SCREAM! Queensland, the programme will provide funding and production assistance to…
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LA Scout Planet
Category: Location Finders/ Scouts
Country: United States of America
Covering: United StatesNordic Film Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Latvia
Covering: Latvia, Lithuania, EstoniaRussian World Studios
Category: Studios
Country: Russia
Covering: Russia, Baltic StatesRinki Group
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Finland
Covering: Nordic States, Baltic StatesGoodwin Production Services
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: United States Of America, The CaribbeanGrillifilms / part of Pure Scandinavia
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Finland
Covering: Finland, Lapland, Scandinavia, Latvia, Lithuania, EstoniaLoganfilm Inc
Category: Location Finders/ Scouts
Country: United States of America
Covering: Western States, USARGB
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Lithuania
Covering: The Baltic States, ScandinaviaPohjantahti-Elokuva
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Finland
Covering: Finland, Russia, The Baltic StatesAlso Starring Film Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Finland
Covering: Finland, Lapland, Baltic States
Incentives (54)
The Colorado Film Incentive Rebate
0% cash rebate on qualified CO expenditures. Negotiable loan program of up to 20% of film’s total budget. Qualified local expenditures include ATL and BTL salaries so long as income taxes are paid in Colorado. Cap of $1 million on…
Minnesota: The Snowbate Production Incentive
All production personnel who stay in a hotel or other lodging under a lease agreement for 30 days or longer are exempt from state lodging tax. USD6 million is allocated to the program until expended, which included ATL non-resident costs…
The Massachusetts Film Tax Incentive - Payroll
Production-related expenses are sales tax free at point of purchase. A list of fee-free locations, and assistance with location scouting is available to producers through the Massachusetts Film Office.
The Massachusetts Film Tax Incentive
Production-related expenses are sales tax free at point of purchase. A list of fee-free locations, and assistance with location scouting is available to producers through the Massachusetts Film Office. Credits can be cashed out with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at…
The Maryland Film Production Rebate Grant
Additionally, Maryland offers an exemption from its 6% sales tax for purchases and rentals used in the production of the film. Qualified productions can receive a Maryland state sales tax exemption. A television series may receive a credit of up…
The Maine Attraction Film Incentive Programme
Reimbursement of 10% of the amount spent on wages for non-Maine residents. Incentive rises to 12% of the amount spent on wages for Maine residents. Additional 5% Production Spend tax credit available. The Maine Attraction Film Incentive Sales and Use…
The Louisiana Motion Picture Investor Tax Credit
An additional 10%, investor tax credit is given on the total aggregate payroll of Louisiana residents. Bringing total credits to 40%. Tax credits may be transferred back to the State for 85% of face value; however, the state is not…
Kentucky: Refundable Tax Credit
Kansas: No formal incentives / program cancelled
Indiana: No formal incentives
The Roy W. Dean Film Grant seeks films that are unique and make a contribution to society. The winner receives $3,500 cash and close to $30,000 in donated film products and services they can use to complete their film. Films…