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Next Gen: Asia
Fifteen years after The Hollywood Reporter introduced its Next Generation franchise, focusing on the future leaders of the domestic entertainment industry, we are going global, with our inaugural Next Generation: Asia. It was no small task to choose the top…
Iceland's industry benefits from economic crisis
The world's press has made much of Iceland's economic collapse, but it's financial problems have resulted in a booming film and television industry. As Einar Tómasson, the Film in Iceland Agency's Film Commissioner, points out: "When Clint Eastwood shot Flags…
SAG reject last, best and final offer
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) board of directors have rejected the "last, best and final offer" by Hollywood producers for a new contract. The contract was rejected by 73% of SAG's board members. SAG called the Alliance of Motion Picture…
MPA opens India office
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has opened a local office in Mumbai and is set to bring Bollywood and Hollywood together to promote and protect intellectual property rights following its studios’ focused entry and recent investment in the Indian film…
On location in Berlin
Berlin's rise to prominence as a centre for film and the arts continues to gather speed. Despite a difficult economic environment, it is attracting high profile filmmakers and Hollywood actors. Among recent visitors is Quentin Tarantino who has been spotted…
Filming in Australia
When renowned filmmaker Baz Luhrmann teamed up with Tourism Australia to create adverts promoting Australia as a tourism destination, the move attracted widespread publicity. The campaign, which ties in with Luhrmann's Australia feature film, represents an innovative partnership approach but…
Cinecitta Studios to be 100% privately owned
The Italian government is selling its stake in Rome's Cinecitta Studios thereby completing the privatisation of the historic facilities. The Ministry of Culture is auctioning its 24% stake in the studio's parent company, Cinecitta Holdings. Hollywood classics such as Ben…
Seminar calls for more Asian incentives
Bill Bowling, former worldwide locations executive for Warner Bros, has urged Asian film commissions and government officials to step up attempts to offer attractive film incentives. Speaking at The Movement of the Film Industry, from Hollywood to Asia seminar during…
Shoot a film in Ile de France
The Ile de France Film Commission will be making a presentation, How to Shoot a film in Ile de France, at the Sofitel Saint-James Hotel in London on the 25th of September. The event is being supported by the French…
Country Focus: Morocco
There has been significant activity in Morocco recently and while not all of it has been good news, much has been achieved to raise the profile of filming in the region. One of the main messages to emerge from industry…