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Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone and four other productions to shoot in Utah
The state of Utah has secured five major projects, all of which will begin filming within the next couple of months. One production is a new television series entitled Yellowstone, which will bring an economic impact of over USD28 million,…
Scouting in Western Norway: Where high-tech structures meet epic natural landscapes
After spending just ten minutes in Western Norway I was in awe of the possible filming locations. The Western Norway Film Commission and Truenorth Norway had invited location professionals Lori Balton (Downsizing), Alison Taylor (Straight Outta Compton) and Tom Howard (The…
Ohio film incentive renewed for 2017-2018 period
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) has confirmed that Ohio’s USD40 million tax incentive on filming has been renewed for the 2017-2018 period. The new economic year went into effect on July 1st, ensuring Ohio’s place as a competitive production…
Production Service Network now operating in Sri Lanka, Egypt and Sweden
The Production Service Network has expanded its global reach into three new territories: Sri Lanka, Egypt and Sweden. Each of the new additions provide unique location types with established crew bases to cater for international productions of any size. With…
Unearthing the forgotten cinematic potential of Egypt
Since 1980 I have had a strong affinity with Egypt, producing a wide variety of commercials, films, programmes and documentaries. The country is a land of opportunity for international filmmakers, with a vibrant industry that offers a wide range of…
Israel’s production profile could expand under new film incentive plan
MK Michael Oren, Israel’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Policy, has announced a three-part plan to expand the country’s production profile and entice more foreign productions to shoot on location. Labelled ‘Holy-wood’, Oren’s three objectives are as follows: establish a film…
BBC’s international crime series, McMafia, wraps filming after shoots in Croatia and London
The upcoming television adaptation of Misha Glenny’s crime novel, McMafia, has concluded filming after an extensive shoot in Croatia. The series will feature such locations as Zagreb, Opatija, Split and the Island of Pag. Scenes were also shot on location in…
MADAM services Chilean commercial shoot in London's Dukes Island Studios
Football star, Alexis Sanchez, is at the heart of a new commercial for the telecommunications company, Movistar, which utilised green screen facilities at London's Dukes Island Studios. The spot is a collaborative effort between the Chilean production company, Le Fuerza, and the London-based…
Coen brothers to shoot western omnibus, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, in New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico will soon be the host of the upcoming Coen brothers feature-length omnibus, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Principial photography for the project will begin mid-July and continue until an unspecified date in September. Roughly 188 members…
Indian producers find world-class servicing in Romania and Hungary thanks to Family Film
If you’re looking for top-tier production servicing in Hungary or Romania, Family Film has you covered with over 15 years’ experience in working with commercials and feature films from all over the world. Executive Producer Giuliano Doman and CEO (Hungary…
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Fixer needed in Singapore or Malaysia or Hong Kong
Hi, We Are An Independent Film Crew From India & Need A Fixer For A Feature Film Shoot In Either Singapore Or Malaysia Or Hong…
Posted Oct 16, 2016 - 4 repliesFixers Needed European Cities
We Have A Series Of Short Pieces Shooting In France, Italy, Germany And Belgium Coming Up Next Month. They're Online - Focusing On Athletes Who…
Posted Oct 12, 2016 - 4 repliesFixer Needed in DUBAI
Hi, We Are An Independent Film Crew From India & Need A Fixer For A Feature Film Shoot In Dubai. So We Need Locations For…
Posted Oct 11, 2016 - 2 repliesResearcher/fixer needed: Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Doha/Muscat/Manama
I Need Researchers To Check And Establish First Contact To Diplomatic Circles Of The Rulers Offices In That Cities: Muscat, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Manama.…
Posted Oct 6, 2016 - 1 repliesLooking for a Bank like Vault for location to film South England
Hello, I Am Looking For A Vault Of Some Kind That Could Look Like One Found In A Bank For A Short Film. It Will…
Posted Sep 30, 2016 - 0 repliesFixer Needed in HONG KONG
Hi, We Are An Indian Independent Film Making Team. We Are Going To Be In Hong Kong In Mid Of October 2016 & We Do…
Posted Sep 30, 2016 - 0 repliesFixer needed Milan/ Reggio/ Bologna Mid October
Keo Films Are Making A One Hour Documentary For Bbc2 About Italian Food And Need A Fixer To Help Set Up A One Week Shoot…
Posted Sep 27, 2016 - 2 repliesGrassroots Soccer Organisations- North America
Hello- We Are A Uk Based Production Company And We Are Looking For Interesting/quirky Soccer Organisations To Film Stories About In Either Canada Or America.…
Posted Sep 23, 2016 - 7 repliesPossible Locations in Portugal
Hello! My Name Is Olia Sherlygina From Focus Films Moscow. I Am Looking For A Sunny Driving Location For A Car Ad Shoot, With Guaranteed…
Posted Sep 22, 2016 - 9 repliesPotential locations in the Canary Islands
Hello! My Name Is Olia Sherlygina From Focus Films Moscow. I Am Looking For A Sunny Driving Location For A Car Ad Shoot, With Guaranteed…
Posted Sep 21, 2016 - 9 replies
Directory (2925)
Strawberry Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Hungary
Covering: HungaryPegasus Pictures
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Iceland
Covering: Iceland, GreenlandBenetone Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Poland
Covering: Poland, Czech Republic, France, UK, PortugalGreater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward Office of Film, Music & Entertainment
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of AmericaBrazil Production Services - BPS
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Brazil
Covering: Brazil, USABenetone Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: Thailand, Southeast Asia, USACatalunya Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: SpainA Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: Spain, Canary Islands, PortugalLemon
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Poland
Covering: PolandBenetone Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Thailand
Covering: Thailand, Southeast Asia, USA, Europe
Incentives (165)
Seoul - Film Production-Support Program
Rebate will be paid as follows: 50% cash on first day of principal photography, 50% cash after submission of final accounting. International co-production films shall be eligible only when the minimum financial contribution from each co-producer is over 20% in…
Foreign Audio-visual Works Production Grant
Eligible productions will be evaluated on: (1) the degree to which the work creates tourism ("tourism creation"); (2)the degree to which the work contributes to Korean film industry's capacities, ("capacities contribution"); and (3) the extent to which foreign capital participates…
Cine Tirol Production Incentive
The incentive grants up to 50% of eligible expenditure and is available to selected film projects. There's a financial cap and it depends on annual budget. 80% of the production budget needs to be in place. Producers can take advantage…
Dominican Republic Film Law
Note: minimum spend is $500,000 USD Transferable tax credit is paid in the form of a certificate which can be sold to companies that pay taxes in the Dominican Republic. Free permits to shot in public places. Tax free import…
Riga Film Fund
Eligible expenses: film-related transport, location and technical equipment rentals, catering, accommodation, public facilities, construction facilities, artistic and administrative services, etc. Need to apply through a local co-producer. 25% if film with the storyline is set in Riga or with the…
Tunisia: no formal incentive in place
There are no formal incentive programmes in place at present. Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. However, the Tunisian government will assist with army personnel (extras/workers), army equipment (helicopters etc), the use of government buildings…
Taiwan: no formal incentive in place
There are no formal incentive programmes in place at present. Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. To encourage international filmmakers to film in Taiwan, films partly or completely shot in Taiwan, or 2D or 3D…
Russia: no formal incentive in place.
There are no formal incentive programmes in place at present. Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. However, a tax rebate of up to 18% is available on local production spend through a line producer or…
International Co-Production Fund
There are no formal incentive programmes in place at present. Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. However, co-production funding is available from the Polish Film Institute. At least 80% of the subsidy must be spend…
Film In Malaysia Incentive
Non-resident film companies, actors and film crews who are in Malaysia are also exempted from the payment of income tax in respect of income derived from film activities. The project must have approval from PUSPAL for filming in Malaysia.