FIFI has been let out to play and can begin sniffing for business today in Hollywood. Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal signed the Film Industry Financial Incentive (FIFI) program into law this afternoon at a ceremony in the state capitol. It takes effect
As the first film commission in South Korea, Seoul Film Commission launches an incentive program for foreign film productions. The Film Production Cost-Support program, to 100% funded by the city government, can provide a refund of up to 25% on in-city
Starting in 2008, Norway will introduce a trial scheme of subsidies for foreign film productions in Norway. The subsidy will be calculated on the basis of documented costs incurred in Norway, and will amount to 15 per cent of these costs. Feature films and
Film London recently soft-launched its Concierge Service, a scheme designed to drive down the cost of filming in the capital. We’ve negotiated deals with a number of airlines and hotels, available to both local and international film-makers, and are offering competitive rates on the following services:
Maryland's Employer Wage Rebate Grant Programme has just been amended. For each fiscal year (which begins on the 1st of July), the programme now has $4 million to attract filmmakers to the state. A qualifying production can receive a rebate of up to 25% of the
Legislation to increase production in the state of Michigan has been signed into law, announced state Rep. Bill Huizenga.
Effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008 purchases of tangible personal property are exempt from Indiana sales tax if the property was bought for direct use in a motion picture production in Indiana.
The newly formed Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is pushing for legislation to be passed in early 2007, which is designed to encourage productions of all scales to film in Kenya.