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Film London Production Finance Market returns for 2024

Film London Production Finance Market returns for 2024

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 7, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Film London’s Production Finance Market (PFM) will return this year for a two day event at The Thistle in London’s Marble Arch. Taking place from 8-9 October, PFM will once again offer much needed guidance for emerging filmmakers on what they need to gain production finance, access to international sales and distribution, as well as the opportunity to meet new financiers in the international marketplace.

Advertorial: Why Madrid is the ideal filming destination for global productions

Advertorial: Why Madrid is the ideal filming destination for global productions

Written by The Location Guide on Oct 7, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Madrid is not only the heart of Spain but also a thriving hub for international film and television production. With its vast array of diverse locations, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and highly skilled workforce, the region has become a magnet for filmmakers. Recent productions, from blockbuster movies to cutting-edge TV series’, have leveraged Madrid's versatility and stunning landscapes to bring their stories to life.

The Hot House 2024 writers’ lab announces winners

The Hot House 2024 writers’ lab announces winners

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 7, 2024. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Six winners have been announced for The Hot House 2024 writers’ lab through Climate Spring. The winning writers will have their original screenplays developed as well as receive GBP 1,000 each from Climate Spring and other high level editorial and industry support. The lab, in partnership with Film London and BBC Writers, will conclude with an industry showcase where the projects will be up for production deals and further development funding in collaboration with Climate Spring’s production company partners.

Kinsale Shark Awards announce 2024 shortlist

Kinsale Shark Awards announce 2024 shortlist

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 4, 2024. Posted in Awards and Festivals

After a week of judging at Kinsale last week by 38 judges, sitting across 7 different panels for advertising, digital, social and design, the Shark Awards have announced their shortlist for 2024. Creative projects by some of the world’s biggest agencies fall into 100 shortlisted positions. Winners will be revealed on 14 October and presented at the winners party in London on 24 October.

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.

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