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Illinois production industry booming from USD499 million spend in 2016
The Illinois Film Office has announced that roughly USD499 million was spent on film and TV production throughout the state in 2016. While a record breaking number in itself, the official statistics won't be released until spring 2017. The previous…
Interview with Matthew Earl Jones, Head of The Arizona Film and Media Office, and Shelli Hall of the Tucson Film Office
Despite having a successful history with film and television for almost a century, Arizona’s production industry is definitely moving into new territory. Along with a new USD20 million studio facility, the state has brought back its film commission, now titled…
MADAM tackles a wide variety of London locations for new football series
Known for their commercial output, production service company MADAM have filmed a number of famous football stadiums in their first long form series for Whistle Sports. Entitled It’s Called Football, the new series was filmed at Stamford Bridge, Sloane Square,…
Musicals reign supreme as La La Land makes a clean sweep at the Golden Globes
In a historic win, Damien’s Chazelle’s La La Land took home all seven of the awards it was nominated for, including Best Screenplay and Best Original Song. As an ode to the golden age of Hollywood musicals, La La Land…
Federal film incentive, Section 181 axed by US Government
Section 181, a tax incentive on production employed at the federal level of the United States, has now been dismantled. The incentive stimulated domestic production by allowing filmmaking to be 100% tax deductible, a preventative measure against American productions being…
Oklahoma film incentive should be left to sunset in 2024, says report
The Incentive Evaluation Commission has filed a report, advising lawmakers to allow Oklahoma’s film incentive to sunset in 2024. While the report itself isn’t legally binding, it could influence lawmakers to cease funding for the incentive when the sunset date…
New Disney Channel series, Andi Mack shot on location in Utah
Andi Mack, a new children’s TV series from Terri Minsky, has shot on location on Main Street, Magna. Scheduled to air in 2017 on the Disney Channel, the production changed the quiet Main Street into a busy hangout for local…
UK-Poland co-production The Last Witness shoots on location throughout the UK
The Last Witness, a UK-Poland co-production starring Alex Pettyfer (I Am Number Four, Magic Mike, The Butler) and Michael Gambon (Harry Potter, Sleepy Hollow) has finished its principal photography in the UK. Carol Harding will produce while President of Film…
Filming in the Bahamas has become easier and better
Since its cinematic debut in Desperate Journey (1942), the Bahamas have been a home to numerous block buster hits, top rated television series, commercials and music videos, while remaining one of the premiere tourist destinations in the region. With warm…
The Location Managers Guild International returns to FOCUS
The Location Managers Guild International (formerly the Guild of America) will be returning as an exhibitor at this year’s FOCUS event. Mick Ratman will be leading the exhibition with a number of guild members including Angus Ledgerwood (Kong: Skull Island),…
Forums (92)
Seeking Locations in Latin America for filming February 2014
I Am Looking For Two Or Three Locations In Latin America For A Film I Am Directing Called Tangerine Skies. I Posted In This Forum…
Posted Dec 13, 2013 - 17 repliesLocal Producer Bangkok
For A Big And Exciting Production For A Dutch Beer Brand We Are Lookfing For A Local Producer In Thailand, Bangkok. We Are Planning To…
Posted Sep 18, 2013 - 5 repliesService Help Needed for Filming Quinoa in Sth America
I'm Working On A Tv Commercial For Rapid Films (http://rapidfilms.com) In Sydney Australia. We Are Looking At Filming Quinoa Fields In Full Bloom Or Quinoa…
Posted Aug 8, 2013 - 2 repliesQuestion about filming in Costa Rica
I Will Start Production Of An Adventure Romance Film In Late July/early August. One Of The Filming Locations Will Be In South/central America. We Are…
Posted Jun 18, 2013 - 7 repliesLocation Scout / Manager: Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador & Colombia
Hello, I'm A Uk Based Location Scout/manager, Predominantly Working In London/brighton. I Will Be In South America For The Next Three To Four Months Making…
Posted May 10, 2013 - 2 repliesAmerican Style Road near London
Hey, Looking For A Classic American Style Roadside, Somewhere Near London. Think High Grass, Rather Empty Surroundings, Power Lines. Any Help Would Be Much Appreciated!
Posted Apr 25, 2013 - 0 repliesHotels in South America
Dear Producers And Production Companies I Have A Company Specializing In Getting The Right Hotels For Less, I Can Save You Time And Money When…
Posted Apr 9, 2013 - 1 repliesdone,thanks!! Wheat fields ready to harvest in late january / february
Thanks Everyone For The Great Response. I Have Received A Lot Of Information. I Will Get Back To The Ones Fitting Best, But It Is…
Posted Nov 28, 2012 - 9 repliesFilming in South America - best countries logistically?
Hi, I Wondered If Anyone Had Any Recommendations For Countries That Are Easier To Film In? I've Looked Into Brazil And There Are A Lot…
Posted Aug 8, 2012 - 17 repliesNew York style house front and street require in London
We Are Doing A Still Shoot For A Fashion Brand And Urgently Require A New York Stone Or Brick Style Fronted House And Part Of…
Posted Jun 21, 2012 - 1 replies
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Film The Americas
Category: Location Finders/ Scouts
Country: Colombia
Covering: Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Cuba, Dominican RepublicHome
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Uruguay
Covering: South America, USAAmerica Cine
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Chile
Covering: Chile, Venezuela, México, Ecuador, Panamá, Colombia, Brasil, USA.PF Services
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: North America, South America, Asiashootbrazil.com
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Brazil
Covering: BrazilNorth American Camera
Category: Equipment Rental
Country: United States of America
Covering: WisconsinDanidogfilms
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: Spain, Latin AmericaAmerican View Productions
Category: Advertising Agency
Country: United States of AmericaDelphi Consulting
Category: Production Companies
Country: ItalyMetropolis Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Colombia
Covering: North America, South America, The Caribbean
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Incentives (54)
Illinois Film Services Tax Credit
30% credit on Illinois salaries up to $100,000 per worker. Applicants will receive an additional 15% tax credit on salaries of individuals (making at least $1,000 in total wages) that live in an economically disadvantaged area (at least 10.5% unemployment).…
Idaho: No formal incentives
Idaho has a rebate of the 6% sales tax on tangible personal property (which excludes consumables such as food) when $200,000 is spent on a wide variety of qualifying expenses. Production personnel who are staying 30 days or more in…
Hawaii: Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
The credit equals 20% of qualified production costs incurred on Oahu, and 25% on the neighbour islands (Big Island, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai). Sales Tax is not recoverable. Any person working in Hawaii, whether a resident or not, is subject…
The Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act
Sales Tax Exemption. 20% across the board, transferable flat tax credit with a minimum of $500,000 spent on qualified production and post production expenditures within Georgia Additional 10% tax credit if a production company includes an imbedded Georgia promotional logo…
Florida Entertainment Industry Sales Tax Exemption
Delaware: no formal incentive in place.
Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Connecticut Digital Media & Motion Picture Tax Credit
Sales tax is exempt for certain materials and equipment purchased or leased for use in creating audio or video productions. The 12% hotel occupancy tax is waived for stays over 30 consecutive days PLEASE NOTE: Feature films are suspended for…
Scene in San Francisco Rebate Program
The “Scene in San Francisco” Film and Television Rebate Program offers a refund of up to $600,000 on any fees paid to the City of San Francisco for a scripted or unscripted television episode or feature length film or documentary.…
Los Angeles Incentives
The City of Los Angeles will provide, free use of any available, city-owned locations for filming. Entertainment Production Tax Cap: Tax liability is $145 for the first $5 million in production cost plus $1.30 for each additional $1,000 or fractional…
California Film and TV Tax Credits
Projects eligible for a 20% tax credit (feature films, TV pilots, movies of the week, miniseries) may receive an additional 5% credit for the following expenditures: Out-of-zone filming, Music Scoring and music track recording by musicians, Visual Effects - To…