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Ontario expands tax credit
The government of Ontario is proposing further enhancements to its permanent film and television production services tax credit.
SPAA moves to make Australia more competitive
The Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) has announced a move to make Australia more attractive for international television commercials production.
Film Studio planned for Thailand
Los Angeles-based entertainment property developer Creative Kingdom Inc. is to build a film studio and residential complex near Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.
Screen Australia revises cap
The Screen Australia Board has decided to reduce the cap on its investment per feature film project from USD5 million to USD3 million (or $3.5 million in exceptional circumstances). The Board was of the view that USD5 million for a single project would account for too high a percentage of available funds, given Screen Australia's reduced appropriation in 2009/10.
Peter Jackson to review Film Commission
Oscar award winning director and producer Peter Jackson will lead a ministerial review of the New Zealand Film Commission to ensure it is best able to serve the needs of the local industry and community, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today.
New York's location tour
The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting is producing a series of podcast tours to highlight the rich and fascinating history of film and television locations in New York City.
Screen Australia announces funding for five features
Screen Australia has announced support for five feature films generating USD38.9 million worth of production.