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Land of Open Space: This is Namibia...

Land of Open Space: This is Namibia...

Written by Lori Balton on Nov 3, 2023. Posted in Contributors

After pulling our bags across the hot tarmac to the Windhoek Air Terminal, we meet Ma Fiina, a woman with a generous smile and IMMIGRATION emblazoned across her back on a neon yellow vest. She whisks us through security and passport checkpoints, removing her vest to reveal a uniform polo shirt that promises CUSTOMER SERVICE…I asked how many layers of super hero costuming was she wearing to get us to our final destination.  Ma is an address of respect, and Fiina Elago commands it and is, among other things, a valued member of the Namibia Film Commission Board, representing the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.

The Baltics - A Most Memorable FamTour

The Baltics - A Most Memorable FamTour

Written by Lori Balton on Sep 25, 2023. Posted in Contributors

The Baltic States initial foray into the world of FamTours was off the charts. Borne from years of speaking with my Lithuanian colleague Jonas Spokas, it all came to fruition at 2022 Focus.  I was talking with Jonas and Jurate Pazikaite, the Vilnius Film Commissioner, about how I had just seen the Lithuanian submission for the Academy’s Best Foreign Film selections.  As an International Film juror, I enjoy the locations and original storylines of foreign films.  They asked if I might be available for a summer trip.

Sustaining the film cash rebate

Sustaining the film cash rebate

Written by Malcolm Scerri-Ferrante on Jan 31, 2023. Posted in Contributors

Two decades ago, countries began to compete for the hosting of international filming by creating a scheme whereby foreign producers are partially refunded for their monies spent in the country.   Government appointed economists calculated the “multiplier effect’ of the monies brought in by foreign productions, how they stimulated economies and how much taxation would be created down the line to render such schemes sustainable.

UK Fam: Edinburgh, Glasgow, London with The Radisson Hotel Group

UK Fam: Edinburgh, Glasgow, London with The Radisson Hotel Group

Written by Lori Balton on Jan 9, 2023. Posted in Contributors

Bohmenian author Henry Miller said, ”One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Though we travelled to new places, more to the point, we made new friends, learning new interpretations of place through our shared experiences. As one hopes, the journey was as key as our destinations. Your fam tour correspondent was fortunate enough to sojourn the UK courtesy of travel specialists, the Radisson Hotel Group and United Airlines.

New six part podcast series launched by the Production Guild of Great Britain

New six part podcast series launched by the Production Guild of Great Britain

Written by Kianna Best on Jul 29, 2022. Posted in Contributors / Production News

Today 29 July 2022, the Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) have launched their new six part podcast series titled Meet the Producer. Hosted by film critic, presenter and producer Jason Solomons, the show aims to allow listeners to learn from industry professionals on how they have used their personal experiences when approaching their work.

'Luzzu' raises the bar for Maltese filmmaking

'Luzzu' raises the bar for Maltese filmmaking

Written by Malcolm Scerri-Ferrante on Jun 30, 2022. Posted in Contributors

When watching any film that won at a leading international festival, I find there is an element of prejudice where one’s mind is already leaning towards receiving the film favourably, where for example one might be more patient.  But critical acclaim raises expectations and audiences expect to be well awarded for their time. This balances out, at least to my mind, any unfair prejudice towards the film. More patience in exchange for higher expectations.

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