A new 25% refundable tax credit builds on Iceland’s reputation for film scoring, talent and studio facilities. Reimbursements are offered for recording costs for music incurred in Iceland and complements the existing 25% credit for film production.
The Government of Iceland has announced that it expects to start easing restrictions on international arrivals. Modified quarantine procedures for filming in Iceland during COVID-19 have been published by the Directorate of Health and Chief Epidemiologist for Iceland.
Iceland has seen decisive action on coronavirus including rigorous testing, tracking and isolating to counter the spread of the outbreak in the country. Current restrictions are being lifted in the country that makes production feasible once again, and production giants including Netflix are eyeing the country as it plans how to resume filming activity.
The coronavirus pandemic is now truly a global issue, with cases across the US and Europe spiking. For the production industry, it’s led to a dramatic collapse in work. Shoots have been put on hold throughout the world, from big Hollywood projects such as Baz Luhrmann untitled Elvis movie through to ongoing series like Stranger […]
Offering speciality production service across England, Scotland and Wales, LS Productions has continued to expand from its Edinburgh headquarters.
In May 2019, California governor Gavin Newsom named Ms. Colleen Bell as the new Executive Director of the California Film Commissioner. Ms. Bell replaces Amy Lemisch, who had held the position for an unprecedented fifteen years, and oversaw the implementation of the California tax credit to combat run away productions.
Disney’s latest live-action remake Aladdin hit the screens in early May. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film brought to life the fictional city of Agrabah, which until now had only been seen in animated form.
Co-created by academy award nominated writer Taylor Sheridan (Sicario, Hell or High Water) and Jon Linson (Sons of Anarchy, Lords of Dogtown), the series revolves around the Dutton family who own and manage the largest ranch in the United States.
PLACE, a film series by Film Construction has launched with a trailer. The series shows conversations between filmmakers that provide insight into location support and production services throughout New Zealand.