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Cannes Film Festival 2017: Todd Haynes’ Wonderstruck decorated New York for two distinct periods
Wonderstruck, the new drama by Todd Haynes (Carol, Certain Women) will be competing for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film was shot entirely within the state of New York. During production, the majority of Brown…
Chile’s film incentive programme to launch next month
After being announced almost a year ago, Chile’s proposed 30% tax rebate on filming will be available from next month onwards. Productions will be required to spend a minimum of USD2 million to access the incentive. While feature films are…
Filming on Vancouver Island South
When people think of filming in British Columbia, Canada, it is likely that Vancouver comes to mind. What many don’t know is that across the water lies Vancouver Island. A 20 minute plane ride or a one and a half…
Uganda: a fast growing, prime location for film productions
As a landlocked nation between Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania, Uganda is often overlooked as a production hub but the country can offer a great deal to international Producers. It’s famous for its unique beauty,…
The Martini Shot uses Georgian beaches in new Kyivstar commercial
In its latest spot for Kyivstar, production company The Martini Shot have utilised the southern shore of Georgia to depict an idyllic island paradise. The scenes, which feature a man chasing after a monkey who has stolen his phone, were…
UK and Brazil ratify co-production treaty after five year delay
A co-production treaty between the UK and Brazil has now been established, affording projects in both countries with access to localised film incentives and initiatives. The treaty was ratified by the UK’s Department of Culture and Brazil’s film agency, BRAVI.…
Thailand’s production industry attracts BHT900 million spend in Q1 2017
Thailand’s Department of Tourism has reported an income of BHT900 million (over USD26 million) from production expenditure in the first quarter of 2017. On its current trajectory, Thailand’s production industry is expected to make BHT3/4 billion by the end of…
Gerard Butler’s Keepers now on location in Scotland
Keepers, the upcoming psychological thriller starring Gerard Butler is currently being filmed in Galloway and Dumfries, doubling the locations for the Flannan Isles. Among the featured locales are the Killantringan, Mull of Galloway and Corsewall lighthouses. The film is inspired…
Queensland to host new ABC television series, Harrow
Brisbane and Southeast Queensland will become the hosts of a new crime-drama produced by ABC Studios International and ABC Australia. Principal photography for the series, entitled Harrow, will begin in August. Premier and Arts Minister, Annastacia Palaszczuk explains: “the Queensland…
Jacaranda Films shoots worldwide party in Chile for Tuborg commercial
In its latest spot for Tuborg, production service company Jacaranda Films has used a variety of Chilean locations to depict both period and contemporary settings. The commercial was made in collaboration with Hamlet (Belgium), with Roland Stuprich as DP. Rémi…
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We Are Producing A Feature Film In 2016 (originally Delayed To Find The Needed Locations In Latin America And North America). Before We Begin Filming…
Posted Oct 2, 2015 - 1 repliesWhat Film Incentives Does Latin America and Caribbean Offer
Update: Hi, I Have Changed This Post From One Seeking Caribbean Locations For A Feature Film To Considering These Locations For Future Projects In Our…
Posted Oct 2, 2015 - 12 repliesSafe Rainforest Locations (no big snakes and no poisonous animals)
I Would Like To Find A Rainforest Or Tropical Forest In Mainly Latin America Or Caribbean. Is There A Particular Rainforest That Doesn't Have The…
Posted Oct 2, 2015 - 12 repliesHelp in South Africa
We Are A Swedish Tv Production Crew That Are Going To South Africa In November, To Film A Childrens Program With Our Host Meeting Different…
Posted Sep 14, 2015 - 7 repliesScriptwriting Opportunities
I'm A Scriptwriter From South Africa And I Am Relocating To Barcelona Soon. I Was Wondering About Writing Opportunities In Barcelona And How I Can…
Posted Sep 14, 2015 - 1 repliesFixers / Permit questions
Hello, I Am Struggling To Find Information On Burundi And Benin In Terms Of Permits/equipment Carne/ Or Fixers. We Are A Small Production Company Working…
Posted Sep 2, 2015 - 2 repliesFixers in France/Germany/Sweden/Netherlands
Hi All. Looking For Fixers In South Of France (nice Area Ideally), Holland, North Germany (hanover Ideally) And Stockholm. Any Cvs Or Recommends Please Send…
Posted Aug 28, 2015 - 7 repliesFixer/Driver for Small Shoot Aug. 28th and 29th in Moscow
My Name Is Laura Susic. I Am The Executive Producer Of An American-based Show Called In Depth With Graham Bensinger We Are A Very Small…
Posted Aug 14, 2015 - 0 repliesTCHAD FIXER - August 2nd week
Formato Verde’s Field Team Will Travel Through 3 Different South Regions Of Tchad. In This Context, We Are Looking For A Chadian Person Able To…
Posted Jul 22, 2015 - 1 repliesColombia Fixer Needed - Travel Show
Hi All, I Was Wondering If Anyone Knows Of A Good Fixer In Colombia? I Work For A Travel Company Who Have Shot Some Fantastic…
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Power And Glory Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, South Africa, AfricaGoodgate Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: Spain, Portugal, South Of FranceTantor Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Chile
Covering: Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Panama, Costa Rica, ArgentinaZak Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Morocco
Covering: Morocco17 South
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Australia
Covering: AustraliaEl Camino Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Uruguay
Covering: UruguayShotz Production Service Berlin
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Germany
Covering: Germany, Austria, SwitzerlandNamib Film
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Southern Africa, AfricaBig Blue Production Co
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Thailand
Covering: Thailand, South East AsiaFilm Poland Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Poland
Covering: Poland
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Incentives (73)
The Oregon Production Investment Fund
The incentive is 20% of production-related goods/services and 10% of Oregon-based payroll (including both resident and non-resident employees). Can be combined with the Greenlight Labour rebate for an effective labour rebate of 16.2%. No Sales Tax. Lodging taxes waived for…
Oregon: Greenlight Oregon Labour Rebate
The 6.2% rebate is based solely on actual wages. In order to claim the 6.2% rebate, the production company must (1) submit an application to OFVO within 10 business days of the start of pre-production in Oregon and, (2) withhold…
The Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate
The rebate offers a base percentage of 35% on qualified Oklahoma expenditures. If a minimum of $20,000 is spent on music that has been recorded in Oklahoma, an additional 2% is added to the total rebate on qualified Oklahoma expenditures.…
Ohio Motion Picture Tax Incentive
The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit provides a refundable, non-transferable tax credit that equals 25% of in-state spend and non-resident wages and 35% of Ohio resident wages on eligible productions. No bed tax is incurred after a 30-day consecutive stay.…
North Dakota: no formal incentive in place.
Lodging tax waiver. North Dakota Sales and Use Tax is 5% on most tangible goods and a limited number of services. A credit is available for the amount of sales tax that was paid to another state on equipment brought…
The North Carolina Film Incentive
Per Project Cap: - $9 million for video television series per season - $5 million for feature films - $250,000 for commercials Minimum Spend: - $1 million (avg) per episode for television series - $5 million for feature films -…
The New York State Film Production Credit Programme
Sales Tax Exemption for below the line costs. An additional 5 percent credit may be available in the Post-Production Program for costs incurred in Upstate NY, outside the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD). There is also a 30-35% stand-alone post…
New Mexico: The 25-30% Film Production Tax Rebate
Three programs are available: a 25%-30% refundable tax credit, a Film Investment Loan, and a Film Crew Advancement Program/Incentive. NM FILM INVESTMENT LOAN PROGRAM: This program is managed by the State Investment Council (“SIC”). The former zero percent interest loan…
New Jersey; No formal incentive
Certain tangible property used directly and primarily in the production of films and television programs is exempt from New Jersey's 7% sales tax. This tangible property includes the purchase of replacement parts for machinery, tools and other supplies, the purchase…
New Hampshire: no formal incentive in place.
No use tax No sales tax No estate tax No internet tax No inventory tax No capital gains tax Low corporate income tax No professional service tax No broad base personal income tax Significant projects will be evaluated on a…