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The cinematic potential of Oman
Oman has been my home for three years now and I have completely fallen in love with it. It is a beautiful country with over 2000km of coastline, an easy direct flight from the UK and an entire year’s worth…
Made in Sofia tackles backlot snowfall in new Toyota Yaris commercial at Nu Boyana Studios
Coordinating fast cars wasn’t the only challenge for Made in Sofia’s latest commercial for Toyota Yaris, as the production service company had to use over 20 tonnes of salt to offset the immense amount of snowfall that occurred prior to…
Georgia’s post-production incentive could expand under House Bill 199
Georgia’s film incentive could expand as House Bill 199, which seeks to lower the minimum spend for post-production work, was passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill has now been submitted for Governor Nathan Deal’s…
Craftworks: The impact of This Girl Can and uncovering the Guardian’s Three Little Pigs commercial
The David Reviews and APA hosted event, Craftworks, returned for its largest iteration to date at the London School of Economics. Boasting a roster of six independent panels, the event covered a variety of production types including commercials, shorts films,…
The Bollywood fascination with international filming locations
With an estimated value of USD2.3 billion in 2016, Bollywood is one of the largest production industries in the world. Other countries are always trying to attract the attention of Indian Producers to promote their regions for filming. With an increasing number of…
Why is the UK's production industry going from strength to strength in the face of economic uncertainty? TLG spoke to industry experts to find out
According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK’s production industry grew by 16.4% in 2016’s third quarter despite economic uncertainty brought about by the EU referendum. This was notably higher than any other services sector in the country during…
Dedicated motion capture studio now open in Quebec
Quebec City has opened its first dedicated motion capture studio, under the name of MOOV. Launched as a division of Squeeze Studio Animation, the new facility will allow Quebec to attract high-end video game productions that rely heavily on motion…
Honorary Awards recipients revealed for the LMGI Awards 2017
The honourees for this year’s Location Managers Guild International Awards have been announced – among whom are acclaimed filmmaker Danny Boyle and Location Scout Lori Balton. The news follows the initial reveal of this year’s list of nominees. Danny Boyle,…
APU Productions serviced Netflix’s Chef’s Table in Peru
APU Productions were on hand during filming on the latest season of Netflix’s cooking series, Chef’s Table, servicing the project’s stay in Peru. The show travelled to Peru to investigate Virgilio Martínez Véliz’s world renowned restaurant, Central. Chef’s Table is…
Bristol Harbour stars as hero location in World War Two film, Another Mother’s Son
Christopher Menaul’s war-time film, Another Mother’s Son, recreated St Helier Harbour at Princes Wharf in Bristol. During the shoot, the production utilised the Lloyds Amphitheatre as a base of operations. Principal photography took place throughout November and December 2015, with…
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The Maine Attraction Film Incentive Programme
Reimbursement of 10% of the amount spent on wages for non-Maine residents. Incentive rises to 12% of the amount spent on wages for Maine residents. Additional 5% Production Spend tax credit available. The Maine Attraction Film Incentive Sales and Use…
The Louisiana Motion Picture Investor Tax Credit
An additional 10%, investor tax credit is given on the total aggregate payroll of Louisiana residents. Bringing total credits to 40%. Tax credits may be transferred back to the State for 85% of face value; however, the state is not…
Kentucky: Refundable Tax Credit
Kansas: No formal incentives / program cancelled
Indiana: No formal incentives
The Roy W. Dean Film Grant seeks films that are unique and make a contribution to society. The winner receives $3,500 cash and close to $30,000 in donated film products and services they can use to complete their film. Films…
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