Filmmakers returned to work on May 7 as soon as audio-visual production was given the go ahead by the Czech authorities under self-regulatory guidelines. Domestic projects were the first to return to set, and then in June several international projects began shoots.
With an all-female jury, the winning entries show clients and interested parties which work resonates with the world’s most powerful consumers as studies show that women make up to 80% of all purchasing decisions globally. 147 entries made the shortlist, with ten entrants from the UK making the CUT.
The Emilia-Romagna Film Commission (ERFC) is the department of the Emilia-Romagna Region that deals with film and audiovisual projects. A dedicated Fund enables the ERFC to support the development and production of works and to promote film festivals and showings. The financial tool supports and promotes film and audio-visual productions and was created with the objective to strategically enhance the entrepreneurial, professional, cultural and environmental resources of the region.
The film industry recovery is gathering pace in the UK but some uncertainty remains as the infection rate rises and quarantine is imposed on returning travelers. The COVID-19 guidelines issued by various industry bodies has allowed some production to resume and the domestic film industry has been given hope by the announcement of a “Film and TV Restart Fund”, an insurance support fund of £500M which hopes to give some confidence to producers in these uncertain times.
The sixth edition of its intensive workshop and think-tank for projects that are suitable for collaboration between Europe and China is going ahead. The call for entries is open until Wednesday 23 September, 2020.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia doubled as Singapore for the adaptation of JG Farrell’s 1978 novel set during the period of the battle of Singapore in World War II. The miniseries was written and adapted by Oscar winner Christopher Hampton (Atonement, Dangerous Liasons) who was present on set during the filming in Malaysia.
Over 1 million square feet of studio space at ExCeL London will be available for filming use until April 2021. The venue has vast clear span, 33ft height to rigging points, drive-in access and unlimited connectivity and has already seen interest as the industry picks up post Covid-19.
11 Reasons for Shooting in Portugal