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Alexandra Roussel sets up Chocolat Rouge in Paris
Highly experienced Executive Producer Alexandra Roussel has established a new agency and executive producer partner company in Paris. Chocolat Rouge works within both France and the international market. It represents directors and other crew from all over the world, while…
Cartier doubles Buenos Aires for Paris
Global jewellery brand Cartier has used Buenos Aires to double for Paris in a new spot scheduled for release in early May. The spot tells a story of a stylish gentleman slipping past security at an official dinner before meeting…
French industry around Paris saw 5% film-related job growth in 2008
There was a 5% increase in permanent new jobs in the audiovisual industry in and around Paris through the course of 2008, according to official figures from Audiens and the Ile de France Film Commission (IDF). In addition to the…
Nicole Kidman feature to shoot in Budapest, Monaco and Paris
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman is a producer on the Fox 2000 feature Monte Carlo, which is scheduled to start filming in May in European locations including Budapest, Monaco and Paris, according to Variety. The Aussie star may also play a…
Paris fire shuts Travolta vehicle
A fire on the set of From Paris With Love, a EuropaCorp production starring John Travolta, has resulted in the film being shut down. Concerns about the nature of the fire, involving several stunt cars in the Montfermeil suburb of…
Warner Bros to shoot in Paris next month
Production on Anne Fontaine’s Coco Avant Chanel is set to begin in Paris on September 15. The film, starring Audrey Tautou, is about the life of the legendary French fashion designer. Coco Avant Chanel is being produced by Warner Bros…
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…
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LA Diner or Store Needed for 1 Hour
Hello! We Are Currently Searching For A Los Angeles Diner Or Convenience Store That Will Allow Us To Shoot Footage Inside The Premises For 1…
Posted Mar 24, 2017 - 1 repliesProduction Service Company for sale in Canary Islands
Due To Retirement, One Of The Leading Production Companies In The Canary Islands Is Considering Selling. Would Suit A Producer/s With Experience In Commercials, Music…
Posted Mar 20, 2017 - 0 repliesArri Alexa / Red Camera
Seeking Production Companies With An Arri Alexa Or Red Camera Kit In The Balkan Countries, Central And Eastern Europe For A Feature Film With A…
Posted Mar 19, 2017 - 1 repliesURGENT: FIXER in South Africa needed
We Need A Fixer In South Africa For A Very Small Shooting Next Month (april). 2 Shooting Days, Up To 4-5 Days In The Country…
Posted Mar 17, 2017 - 5 repliesURGENT: FIXER in Pakistan needed
We Need A Fixer In Pakistan For A Very Small Shooting Next Month (april). 2 Shooting Days, Up To 4-5 Days In The Country In…
Posted Mar 16, 2017 - 3 repliesAdvice needed re high filming points Central London
Simple Corporate Video To Shoot Which Requires Permission To Film From Buildings Looking Down And Along Main Iconic Central London Streets Like Regent St. Would…
Posted Mar 14, 2017 - 1 repliesUrgent! location pics and fixer in the Philippines, Cebu
I Am Looking For A Fixer To Organize A Drone, Underwater And Fixed Camera Shoot At End Of The Month, Beg Of April For A…
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I Am Looking For A Fixer In Maldives To Organize A Drone, Underwater And Fixed Camera Shoot At End Of The Month, Beg Of April.…
Posted Mar 12, 2017 - 1 repliesFixing and Film Services Made Easy in Zimbabwe
Just Finished Working With A Wonderful Team Of Filmmakers From Netherlands In Zimbabwe. My Company Digitalworks Production Provided Fixing Services, Locations Guiding, State Of The…
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Directory (1870)
Münchhausen Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Estonia
Covering: Estonia, Spain, FinlandOne Great George Street
Category: Film Friendly Locations
Country: United KingdomGreen Olive Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Cyprus
Covering: Cyprus, GreeceScreen.brussels Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: BelgiumTA PRODUCTION
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Thailand
Covering: South East AsiaMagic Touch Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Southern Africa, BotswanaKarma Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Turkey
Covering: Turkey, Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Romania, BulgariaYukon Media Development
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Canada
Location Experience: YukonGoldfish Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Netherlands
Covering: The NetherlandsParadise Coast Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of America
Location Experience: Collier County, Florida
Incentives (205)
Cost-Of-Salaries Tax Credit
Minimum 25% of salaries and wages need to be paid to residents of Manitoba. With bonuses the incentive can go up to 65%.
Puerto Rico Film Incentive Program
The incentive is received 31 days after the final audit. The production may request an advance payment of the tax credits by placing a bond for the face value of the 50% of the tax credit reserved, at the time…
No formal incentive program
International joint productions in which Uruguay participates are considered part of the concept of 'export services', being thus bestowed a special treatment which includes VAT exemption. Visiting productions are exempt from paying the 22% VAT.
UK High-End TV Tax Relief
For scripted television projects with a minimum core expenditure of £1 million per broadcast hour, the TV Production Company (TPC) can claim a rebate of up to 25% of qualifying UK expenditure. TV Tax Relief is available for British qualifying…
Panama: Tax Rebate
Foreign productions benefit from a 15% rebate on local spend. The country also makes it easy to shoot with a foreign crew by facilitating the paperwork for foreign employers as well as applying a tax exemption on any material and…
Macedonia cash rebate
Macedonia offers an incentive programme unique to co-produtions, providing 50% recoupment of the box office and other recoupment sales. The annual budget for this programme is EUR6.5 million, with a 70% cap on production budgets and 90% for debut films.
KOFIC Location Incentive
- 30% rebate : Shoot more than 10 days Spend more than 2 billion KRW (2 million USD) - 25% rebate : Shoot more than 7 days Spend 500 million KRW (500,000 USD) / less than 2 billion KRW (2…
Japan: Film Aid Funds available
Many film commissions in Japan offer fee exemptions of public facilities. Some film commissions offer funds and/or fee exemptions, such as: Matsumoto: Film aid fund (max. 5 million yen) Nagoya: Film aid fund (max. 10 million yen) Osaka: Location scouting…
Apulia International Film Fund
The Apulia International Film Fund will reimburse 15% of the production costs incurred in Apulia, thus allowing non-Italian producers to obtain a further 25% tax credit provided for by Italian law. In addition, production companies will enjoy a VAT-free status…
State Cinematography Fund
The fund also supports animations. 20% rebate on qualifying Czech spend and 10% on qualifying international spend. Eligible spend capped at 80% of the total budget. Minimum spend in Czech Republic of approx. $790,000 for feature or TV film, $160,000…