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Canary Islands raises film rebate to 40% and incentive cap to EUR5.4 million
The Spanish Government has decided to invest in the cinematic potential of the Canary Islands by increasing the 35% tax rebate, available to foreign productions, to 40%. The overall cap on the amount that can be claimed via the rebate…
How productions can navigate Chile’s early winter
Winter can arrive early in Chile, as evidenced by the country’s recent change in climate, which can catch some productions off guard. Chilean locations can become entirely different under snowfall and so it’s worth knowing which parts of the country…
Michael Bay brings the Transformers series to Namibia, the UK and Arizona in The Last Knight
The fifth instalment in Michael Bay’s highly successful Transformers series was shot in locations throughout Namibia, parts of the UK and in Phoenix, Arizona. On an estimated budget of USD217 million, principal photography lasted for almost eight months, spanning May…
On location in Atlanta with Location Manager Douglas Dresser
Known for his work on such projects as Ghost in the Shell and The Revenant, Location Manager Douglas Dresser is soon to make waves again with his latest project, Baby Driver. Directed by Edgar Wright, the film about a young…
Cannes Lions 2017: 4Creative and Blink Productions win Film Grand Prix with We’re The Superhumans
Channel 4’s inspiring Paralympics campaign, We’re The Superhumans, came away from the Cannes Lions Festival with the highly coveted Film Grand Prix award. The spot, which features various paralympians competing in a number of sport activities, has had a successful…
Cannes Lions 2017: Transparency in advertising dominates debate at the 12th annual World Producers Summit
Hosted by AICP, APA and CFP-E, the World Producers Summit marked its 12th year of operation on Wednesday, taking over the Vegaluna Beach at the Cannes Lions Festival to discuss recent issues affecting the advertising industry. With over 110 producers…
Søren Peter Langkjær Bojsen strikes gold at the Young Director Award 2017
Danish Director Søren Peter Langkjær Bojsen was the biggest winner at last night’s Young Director Award, scoring both the Special Jury Prize and a Gold Screen Award for his short film, Delphi. Produced by Bacon CPH, the film depicts the…
Cannes Lions 2017: AdGreen production forum tackles sustainability in advertising
AdGreen, the independent organisation determined to improve sustainability in advertising, took to the Vegaluna beach today for a panel discussion regarding the current environmental impact of the commercial productions. Hosted by the initiative's founder, Jo Coombes, the panel consisted of Mike Day…
How to navigate the best locations in Costa Rica and Panama
I am often asked about the experience of shooting Costa Rica or Panama, so allow me to give you an insight into these two beautiful and amazing countries before you make the trip. While the two countries are relatively close…
ITV’s dramatisation of the Hatton Garden burglary to shoot in Central London
ITV have commissioned a new four-part drama entitled Hatton Garden, to be penned by the BAFTA-award winning screenwriter, Jeff Pope (Philomena). Principal photography for the project will begin this month, utilising locations throughout Central London. Produced by Imogen Cooper, Jeff…
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We Are Looking For A Colour Grader For A Short Film. Working With Mxf 2k Files. 19 Min Film. Must Be Completed Before 14th Of…
Posted Nov 2, 2016 - 1 repliesNo answers when we propose some locations......
Hello, It Would Be Nice Or Just Correct For People Asking Some Type Of Locations To Answer Or Thanks Contributors Even The Locations Are Not…
Posted Nov 1, 2016 - 9 repliesPhotography documentary on mental illness Venezuela
Hello, I Work With A Documentary Photogapher In Switzerland. We Need A Fixer For Beginning Pre-production Researches In Venezuela In The Fields Of Mental Illness.…
Posted Oct 23, 2016 - 1 repliesVault Door
We Are Polish Production House, Looking For A Location That Looks As A Treasury Vault. Please Have A Look At The Referential Picture Of What…
Posted Oct 19, 2016 - 2 repliesLocal fixer needed in Berlin
Hi There, We Are Looking For A Local Fixer In Berlin To Help Us With An Upcoming Production. Must Have A Good Level Of English.…
Posted Oct 17, 2016 - 0 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 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
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Posted Sep 30, 2016 - 0 repliesFixer Needed in HONG KONG
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Directory (1165)
Catalunya 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, Europe5to12 Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Czech Republic
Covering: Czech RepublicMother & Dragons
Category: Directors Representative
Country: Germany
Covering: Asia Pacific, United States, Canada, Portugal, IcelandWeSouth
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Chile
Covering: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, MexicoWeSouth
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Argentina
Covering: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, BoliviaJacaranda Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Colombia
Covering: Colombia, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, UruguayLocations With Groove
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Italy
Covering: Italy
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Incentives (185)
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.
Kenya: 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. Removal of the current Import Duty of 25% and VAT of 16% on television Cameras, digital cameras and video…
Indonesia: no formal incentive in place
Indonesia is a tax-free haven for foreign artists. Although there are no tax rebates or incentives in place, most budgets can be undercut by 10-20% because of the lower costs in Indonesia.
Cyprus: no formal incentive in place.
However, the company tax in Cyprus is 10%, one of the lowest in Europe. Most of the locations in Cyprus are free or require only a small donation.
China SAR Hong Kong: no formal incentive in place
However, Hong Kong maintains a low, simple and predictable tax regime. Only income and profits derived from Hong Kong are subject to tax. Expatriate employees visiting the territories for less than 61 days in a tax year are not liable…
Belize: no formal incentive in place
However, if you send a recce or scout crew of up to three people to Belize, decide to shoot your picture there, and will be spending at least US$2 million, then the Government will refund the cost of the recce…
FilmFernsehFonds Bayern
The support is awarded as a conditionally repayable loan and is disbursed in 2 instalments - 1st on confirmation, 2nd on delivery of rough cut. Rece available for foreign productions. At least 1.5 times the amount of the afforded loan…