It’s that time again! FOCUS London 2024 is back at the Business Design Centre for their two day event of networking, poignant panel discussions led by the top voices of the screen industry, and the gathering of thousands of professionals ready to make connections and make things happen. With, over 280 exhibitors and more than 200 speakers, the London trade event is bigger than ever.
Following an online vote which concluded on 22 November, the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) have announced the renewal of their Board of Directors. Lisboa Film Commission’s Teresa Loureiro and Vienna Film Commission’s Stefanie Rauscher join as newly elected members with Catalunya Film Commission’s Carlota Guerrero and Oslo Film Commission’s Adrian A. Mitchell as new co-presidents.
FOCUS London 2024 are excited to welcome Angel Films, Hungary’s leading full service production company. In addition to being ready to meet you all on the show floor at their stand, Angel Films will sponsor the first ever Meet the Makers Lunch. Come and chat with Angel Films and many other extraordinary exhibitors from 10-11 December 2024 at the Business Design Centre, Islington.
The Region of Madrid has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for audiovisual productions, thanks to its rich cultural, historical, and scenic diversity, along with its thriving network of industry professionals and companies. Film Madrid, the regional Film Commission, leads this international projection, supported by outstanding global connectivity, with one of Europe’s busiest airports and an efficient transport network. The region also stands out for its safety, respect for fundamental rights, and commitment to inclusivity, fostering a welcoming environment for minority communities.
Paradise is nothing like it’s namesake as a murder and high stakes investigation set a once serene community on its head. Starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden, the project, directed and executive produced by Dan Fogelman shot in Los Angeles at the beginning of this year to capture the idyllic town home to some of the world’s most influential individuals. The series will premiere on Disney+ on 28 January with three episodes, followed by a weekly release.
After deliberation, the jury members have selected the shortlisted entries for the EUFCN Location Awards 2024. The finalist locations will compete for two distinct awards; The EUFCN Location Awards 2024, selected by the Location Awards Jury, and The EUFCN Audience Location Award 2024, selected by the public through online voting. Voting will close on 31 January 2025 with winners announced at the European Film Market 2025 in Berlin.
Berkshire based Shinfield Studios, one of the UK’s newest additions to its studio facility roster, will join FOCUS London 2024 as its conference sponsor. The state of the art space, completed in Spring of this year most recently contributed to the filming of 1980’s reboot You Bet starring Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern. As the largest new studio in the UK, the 18 stage facility is a welcome addition to entice international projects to the country.
Denmark is catching up to its Nordic counterparts with the announcement of their foreign filming incentive on the horizon. The upcoming rebate program set to kick off in 2026 will provide an annual pot of USD 17.5 million, twice the size of Sweden’s funding for foreign productions. The rebate on eligible expenses is planed for a significant 25%.