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Filming the Beijing Olympics
There is much consensus among local industry experts that the Beijing Olympics have already had an impact on the work rate of local production and service companies. Industry professionals from across the world have become more focused on China as…
Thailand plans tax refunds to entice foreign producers
In order to entice more foreign producers to come and film in the Kingdom, the Thai cabinet have just approved in principle plans for more tax incentives for foreign productions. These new incentives will be the form of tax refunds…
South Africa announces new incentive programme
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) just announced new incentive programmes for the film industry, which will be effective from the 1st February 2008. The new film and television production incentive comprises of the Location Film and Television…
Jamaica / UK unveil co-production treaty
The Jamaican and British governments are combining efforts to encourage filmmakers from their respective countries to work on co-productions. Broadcasting minister Shaun Woodward and Del Crooks, Jamaica's film commissioner, recntly publicised the deal, in which they will encourage UK film…
Kenya Film Commission Pushes For New Legislation
The newly formed Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is pushing for legislation to be passed in early 2007, which is designed to encourage productions of all scales to film in Kenya. Since its inception in early 2006, the KFC, with support…