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European Film Promotion expands
The European Film Promotion (EFP) has welcomed Croatia and Serbia as new members. The Croatian Audiovisual Centre and Film Centre Serbia will bring the number of countries involved in the EFP to 30. “EFP is very pleased to see these…
Seminar calls for more Asian incentives
Bill Bowling, former worldwide locations executive for Warner Bros, has urged Asian film commissions and government officials to step up attempts to offer attractive film incentives. Speaking at The Movement of the Film Industry, from Hollywood to Asia seminar during…
Japan to launch central film commission
The deputy director of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Yasushi Nozawa, has revealed further details about the planned Japan Film Commission. Speaking at Pusan's Asia-Pacific Film Policy Forum, he stated that the new commission will be officially launched…
On location in Prague
The Czech Republic's Prague has attracted media attention recently as the location for some high profile films, featuring A list celebrities. However, Prague's rise to prominence as a location is being hampered by global economic events and a lack of…
Europe discusses the future of cinema
The Council of Europe's Film Policy Forum, Shaping Policies for the Cinema of Tomorrow, starts tomorrow in Krakow. Experts from all areas of the industry, including from a government level, will debate how underlying cinematic principles can still be effective…
Prague still makes Gorgeous commercials
While the competition to see who can offer the best film tax incentives in Europe hots up to lure the million dollar productions, with the Czech Republic lagging behind the likes of Germany and Hungary, it's business as usual for…
EC to fund European audiovisual industry
Plans to improve links between the European audiovisual industry and the rest of the world have been announced by the European Commission. An initial EUR2 million of funding will be provided by Media Intenational to look into options for a…
Hungarian film incentive increased
Hungary’s tax relief system for the film industry has been amended to encourage even more production in the Eastern European hub. The cash rebate of up to 20% of eligible Hungarian production expenses has been amended to include a further…
Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2007-2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers publishes a regular outlook report covering the global entertainment and media sector. This industry forecast covers the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Canada. It provides In-depth global analyses and five-year growth projections for 14…
Icelandic military base to be converted into film studios
A group of veteran Icelandic filmmakers have formed a company called Atlantic Studios in order to purchase real estate at a former US military base in Iceland. The company aims to convert this into professional film facilities including sound stages…