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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland welcomes 8% boost to film and television tax incentive

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland welcomes 8% boost to film and television tax incentive

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 1, 2024. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The Irish government and minister of finance Jack Chambers T.D announced today in the Budget 2025 an 8% uplift for the local film and television incentive. This uplift will apply to feature film productions with a maximum global budget of EUR 20 million (GBP 16.7 million) and joins the additional introduction of a 20% tax incentive for unscripted production.

Thailand’s new Figment Studios receives over 200 million Baht investment

Thailand’s new Figment Studios receives over 200 million Baht investment

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 30, 2024. Posted in General Interest

The Studio Park, StageFor and Supreme Studio have collectively invested 200 million Baht (over USD 6 million) for the launch of Figment Studio. The new production studio is equipped with some of the most advanced virtual production technology in Southeast Asia for their intended clientele of both domestic and international film and advertising projects. The press conference for the launch was led by members of the ministry of tourism and sports, as well as representatives for film business promotion and international trade promotion.

Ireland is VFX and post production ready for international studios

Ireland is VFX and post production ready for international studios

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 26, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland have partnered with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland to promote the country’s fast growing VFX and post production sector. Meeting in Los Angeles this week, the national agency for the Irish screen industry are tapping into the city’s studios, streaming and production companies.

VisitLiverpool entices film fans with new campaign

VisitLiverpool entices film fans with new campaign

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 18, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Liverpool, The Ultimate Setting is the newest campaign from VisitLiverpool to draw in new visitors to the city. The campaign highlight’s the rich film history, inviting visitors to explore the city’s iconic movie and television locations. The campaign comes on the 35th anniversary of the Liverpool Film Office, which experienced

How the sports documentary has taken over the streamer

How the sports documentary has taken over the streamer

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 18, 2024. Posted in Production News

As the Euros and Olympic Games now sit as a Summer memory, the streamers are keeping the excitement alive. With a slate of sporting documentaries such as Sprint, Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend and the upcoming second season for Netflix’s Simone Biles Rising. The new instalment of Simon Biles Rising, set to premiere on 25 October, will track the Olympic Gymnast’s journey towards qualifying for the 2024 games and ultimately her return to the world stage.

2024 winners announced for PGGB Awards

2024 winners announced for PGGB Awards

Written by Kianna Best on Sep 16, 2024. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) have announced the six winners for their biennial awards on 14 September. The teams of Supacell and Wonka were amongst the winners of the night, as well as David Heyman who took home The PGGB Contribution to the Industry Award 2024.  The evening celebrating the organisation’s members and their achievements in the UK film and HETV industry, was hosted by presenter and actor Patrick Kielty at The Grove Hotel in Hertfordhshire.

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