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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…
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…
Texas lawmaker proposes abolishing the state film commission and tax incentive
Both the Texas Film Commission and state film incentive could be brought to an end after Senator Bob Hall proposed the notion at a legislative hearing last week. The Senator expressed his dismay with the organisation and the grant it…
German film fund receives EUR50 million increase from national Government
The German Federal Film Fund (DFFF) will receive an increased investment of 55% in 2018, bringing the fund’s total reserve to EUR150 million. The additional EUR50 million will change the parameters of next year’s fund, allocating EUR75 million to high-budget…
Non-resident payroll rebate could be dropped from Mississippi film incentive
The future of Mississippi's 25% tax rebate on non-resident payroll - part of the state's production incentive programme - is uncertain after attempts to extend the rebate past July 2017 were shot down in the Senate. House Bill 711 would…
Netflix’s Black Mirror to shoot episode in Iceland
The next series of Netflix’s anthology show, Black Mirror, will feature scenes shot on location in Iceland. Production company Truenorth will be handling the shoot, having now obtained filming permits from the Environment Agency of Iceland. Filming will take place…
Green Olive Films used 80 camera rig for Thomson commercial in Crete
Thomson’s latest commercial, which aired over the 2016 Christmas holiday, was shot on location at the Aquila Rithymna Beach in Crete. Green Olive Films serviced the spot, working with creative agency, Y&R London (formerly RKCR/Y&R) and production company, Outsider. Located…
Speaking with Evan Thomason, Economic Development Associate of the Santa Clarita Film Office
Santa Clarita has always been a household name to the citizens of California, but with the recent release of Netflix’s horror-comedy, Santa Clarita Diet, the city is now enjoying a state of worldwide recognition. TLG contacted Evan Thomason of the…
Atlanta entices new Robert De Niro film away from Toronto with “attractive” incentive
Robert De Niro’s next project, The War with Grandpa, has shifted production away from Toronto, instead opting to film on location in Atlanta. While no official reason was provided to explain the sudden change in location, the Hollywood Reporter notes…