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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,…
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…
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…
La La Land and Hidden Figures come out on top at the 4th annual LMGI Awards
The winners of the fourth annual LMGI Awards were announced this weekend at the Steven J. Ross Theatre at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. La La Land and Hidden Figures came out on top in the feature film categories, with…
Scalped TV pilot to film on location in New Mexico
A television adaptation of Jason Aaron’s comic book series, Scalped, will shoot its pilot episode in Santa Fe, Pojoaque and Laguna Pueblo later this month. The pilot will be directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with Doug Jung…
Zara shot Autumn/Winter catalogue on location in the Hudson Valley
With the help of Location Manager John Hutchinson, Zara recently completed its 2016 Autumn/Winter campaign with still and video shoots taking place in the Hudson Valley. Production company North Six were behind the project, whose previous credits include a recent…
TLG talks to Film Victoria CEO, Jenni Tosi
When the announcement was made in April 2016 that HBO’s hit show, The Leftovers, would shoot its final season in Melbourne, the state of Victoria received a huge profile boost. The state has since received an even greater amount of…
Discussing Germany’s backing of Rwanda's Production Industry with Aimee Umutoni
To date, Rwanda has been sorely overlooked by the international film industry and as such, it is a plentiful resource of locations that has yet to be depicted on-screen. TLG spoke with Aimee Umutoni of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit…
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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…
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PF Services
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: North America, South America, AsiaProduction Service Network (PSN)
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: InternationalH2 Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Ireland
Covering: Ireland, South AfricaMade In America
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: USATalking Film Production Services
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Uganda
Covering: Uganda, Southern Sudan, DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Tanzania, KenyaMoonlighting Film Production Services
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: South Africa
Covering: South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Indian Ocean IslandsWink Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: South Africa
Covering: South Africa, Indian Ocean IslandsDuroo Productions Inc
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: North America, South KoreaBirdfilm
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Country: South Africa
Covering: South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Mauritius, Madagascar, Maldives, Reunion, BotswanaThe Big Picture Company
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Country: South Africa
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Incentives (61)
USA Nevada: 15% Transferable Credits
Transferable Tax Credit: - 15% of the cumulative qualified production costs - 12% on wages, salaries, and fringe benefits to non-resident ATL personnel - 8% on wages, salaries and fringes for non-resident BTL personnel through December 31, 2016 (reduced to…
Nebraska: no formal incentive in place.
Montana: 14% Tax Credit
14% of the first $50K paid to each resident, plus 9% of all qualified production expenditures made in MT (excluding labor). MT also offers a Big Sky Grant program which can rebate up to 20% of qualified spend. The Big…
The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Programme
30% rebate on the wages of resident cast and crew. 25% rebate on the wages of non-resident cast and crew. 7% sales tax exemption on a list of production items. 5.5% tax reduction on specialised film equipment. Production equipment and…
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…
Isle of Man: The Media Development Fund
The funding is received in advance. There's small film-friendly government, businesses, crew and residents. TV broadcast or theatrical distribution contract is desirable. The minimum spend is 20%. Isle of Man Media Development Fund is now managed by Pinewood Pictures. Contact…
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…