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What local know-how brings to overseas shoots
With bountiful film resources available at our fingertips, it is telling that US producer attendance at AICP gatherings in Los Angeles and New York that provide insights on foreign production well exceeded the numbers such events normally draw. Today's creatives…
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…
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looking for crew in D, A, CH
Hello Freelancers, I'm Collecting Database For Film Production Crew. (pm, Lm, Make-up, Wardrobe, Sfx, Ads, Pas And.....) - Must Be Based In Germany And/or Austria…
Posted Apr 8, 2017 - 1 repliesFixer and Small Crew in Milan
Hello All, Looking For An On The Ground Fixer With A Small Crew (dp, Gaffer/grip, Pa)for A Potential Small Shoot In Mid To Late April.…
Posted Apr 6, 2017 - 3 repliesProducer/Fixer in Germany
Hi, I Would Like To Get In Touch With A Producer/fixer Who Is Based In Germany (preferably Within The Bavarian Region) With Regards To A…
Posted Apr 3, 2017 - 1 repliesCITY LOCATIONS FOR CAR SHOOT!
Hello All! We Have A New Car Shoot Coming Up, And I Wanted To Ask Where Is The Best Place In Europe Weather Wise In…
Posted Apr 2, 2017 - 11 repliesFixer needed in Polish
I Am A Documentary Photographer From Finland. I Need A Fixer For Pre-production Researches In Warsaw. Please Contact Me By Email Jarisilomaki@gmail.com Thank You! Jari
Posted Mar 27, 2017 - 1 repliesLA 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…
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Tenerife Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Spain
Location Experience: Tenerife, Canary IslandsCalifornia Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of America
Location Experience: CaliforniaNevada Film Office
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of AmericaNorthwest Territories Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: CanadaCzech Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Czech Republic
Covering: Czech RepublicKhussro Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: India
Covering: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, BurmaGreen Olive Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Greece
Covering: Greece, CyprusMeans of Production Inc
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Canada
Covering: CanadaPage International
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Country: Portugal
Covering: PortugalStrawberry Films
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Country: Hungary
Covering: Hungary
Incentives (231)
Advance Support for Production
When support is applied for the Finnish part of international co-productions, the applicant must in addition to the aforementioned appendices to the application also deliver the following documents to the Foundation: ■ A cooperation contract or deal memo of all…
Queensland: Production Incentives
Cost-Of-Production Tax Credit
It's either Cost-Of-Production or Cost-Of-Salaries to chose from, depending on which one is more beneficial. You can't use both at the same time. Extended till Dec 2019.
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…
Switzerland Film Investment Refund
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…
No formal incentive program. 15% VAT return on qualifying Namibian expenditure.