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Cairns site unveiled for Queensland’s new studio complex
The Queensland Government and Screen Queensland have announced that a new film and television studio complex will open in the city of Cairns from mid-2022. The new Screen Queensland Studios is set to complement a similar construction in Brisbane as well…
Smash hit Dune shot across four international locations
Four primary locations underpin the widespread popularity and commercial success of Dune, the sci-fi epic recently released by Warner Bros and Legendary Entertainment. Shot across different parts of Jordan, Abu Dhabi, Norway and Budapest, production designer Patrice Vernette emphatically declares…
Fresco Film Services Producers Lounge returns to FOCUS
Fresco Film Services is back at FOCUS with the popular Fresco Film Services Producers Lounge. The award-winning production services company offers assistance in Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands, and their impressive portfolio includes major international projects such as: Narcos,…
British and Spanish Film Commissions sign Memorandum of Understanding
The British Film Commission (BFC) and the Spain Film Commission (SFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in order to enhance their existing partnership. This new Memorandum, or MoU, is set to take the relationship to yet another level, facilitating…
Advertorial: Tantor Is About Trust
For 20 years Tantor has provided stellar production services for over 200 TV commercials, documentaries, content and broadcast productions across Latin America, Spain and Portugal. We know the key factor of success is trust! We nurture this trust, crossing borders…
The first Malta Film Awards now open for submissions
In honour of local cast and crew across the Maltese film and television industry, the first ever Malta Film Awards is now accepting submissions. The event’s theme Celebrating our Story aims to recognise the nation’s existing filmmaking legacies while, at…
On location in Mongolia with Orgil Makhaan, the founder and president of the Mongolian National Film Commission
TLG speaks to Orgil Makhaan, president of the Mongolian National Film Commission about Mongolia's production sector, locations and the new 30% filming incentive. Firstly about you Please tell us about you, your career path and how you founded the Mongolia…
Advertorial: WHO IS WHO. SHOOTING IN SPAIN 2021
The publication is the perfect guide to knowing the Spanish Audiovisual Sector. It gathers, at a glance, all the information that any interested foreign filmmaker or publicist needs to shoot in Spain. Within the framework of the Marché du Film-Festival…
Spain aims for 30% increase in audiovisual production by 2025
The plan entitled "Spain: Europe's Audiovisual Hub" is set to receive public investment of more than EUR1.6 billion euros by 2025. Access to funding and tax incentives will see some of the most investment, alongside skills and administrative improvements. The…
Advertorial: Spain, A Great International Film Set
Unique natural landscapes, unusual architectural styles and public policies of fiscal aid for foreign productions have turned Spain into a great international film set. There is no longer any doubt that Spain has become a top center for international production.…
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Fixer in Solomon Islands
Hi, We Have A Documentary Project Which We Plan To Shoot In Next January And Looking For A Fixer In Solomon Islands Who Is Solomon…
Posted Sep 14, 2017 - 2 repliesProduction Service Company for sale in Canary Islands
Due To Retirement, One Of The Leading Production Companies In The Canary Islands Is Considering Selling. Would Suit A Producer/s With Experience In Commercials, Music…
Posted Mar 20, 2017 - 0 repliesUrgent! location pics and fixer in the Philippines, Cebu
I Am Looking For A Fixer To Organize A Drone, Underwater And Fixed Camera Shoot At End Of The Month, Beg Of April For A…
Posted Mar 12, 2017 - 1 repliesUrgent! Location photos & Fixer in Maldives
I Am Looking For A Fixer In Maldives To Organize A Drone, Underwater And Fixed Camera Shoot At End Of The Month, Beg Of April.…
Posted Mar 12, 2017 - 1 repliesPotential locations in the Canary Islands
Hello! My Name Is Olia Sherlygina From Focus Films Moscow. I Am Looking For A Sunny Driving Location For A Car Ad Shoot, With Guaranteed…
Posted Sep 21, 2016 - 9 repliesGreek Island Fixer
For The Production Of An Internet-only Commercial. Shoot Dates: July 8-11 Looking For A Fixer In Greece, Who Is Savvy With The Party Scene On…
Posted Jul 1, 2016 - 5 repliesSeeking Caribbean Photographers/Videographers (for Photo Shoot)
I Am Looking For A Few Reputable Photographers Who Are Experienced In Conducting Photo Shoots. Can Someone Suggest Names Of A Few Photographers (who Can…
Posted Apr 16, 2016 - 2 repliesCanary Islands
We Are Looking For A Contemporary House With Sea Views For A Photo Shoot In April. Prefer Tenerife But The Client Is Open To Suggestions…
Posted Mar 4, 2016 - 3 repliesWorldwide fixers needed
Hi, We’re Looking For A Fixers For A Doc Series About Crime, Ideally Who Are Good At Getting Permits/visas For Sensitive Countries But Also Able…
Posted Feb 17, 2016 - 26 repliesFixer for a Swedish Travel Documentary - Mentawai Islands
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Canary Islands Film
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Spain
Location Experience: Canary IslandsTenerife Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Spain
Location Experience: Tenerife, Canary IslandsFresco Film Services
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: Spain, PortugalWest Finland Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Finland
Covering: West FinlandParaiso Production Canary Islands
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma, El Hierro.Sight & Sound Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: Hawaii, Pacific IslandsFX-Group
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: HawaiiÅland Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: FinlandBoudika Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: Canary Islands & Basque CountryHana Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: All Islands
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Incentives (7)
S.T.A.R.S Program Cash Rebate
Base 9% cash rebate Additional 10% for filming with a USVI Promotion Additional 10% if produced in St. Croix Reduction of Hotel Tax rates applied depending on expenditure and rooms Minimum spend of USD250,000 Minimum of 20% local resident hires…
S.T.A.R.S Program Transferable Tax Credit
Up to 17% Transferable Tax Credit available: - 20-25% = 10% -25.1-30% = 15% -30.1% or Greater = 17% Minimum spend of USD 250,000 Minimum 20% local resident hires (including crew, extras, actors and maximum of three…
Spain: Domestic Tax Credits
When filming throughout spain, a 30% tax credit is available if at least 50% of a production's deduction base is spent locally. The incentive changes to 25% after the first EUR1 million spend. The tax credit increases for productions that…
The Canary Islands Special Tax Zone (Corporate Tax reduction)
The 50% incentive is applied to the first million euros and 45% from then on. The incentive is capped at EUR18 million. Eligible expenditure on the Canary Islands will be at least EUR1 million for animation and postproduction. The total…
Spain: International Tax Credits
The 30% base rate of 30% in the fist million euros and 25% for the rest of the expenditure is available to productions that shoot solely in mainland Spain and spend at least EUR1 million in the country, with a…
Cayman Islands Incentive Program
Productions of 29 minutes or less must spend at least USD50,000 in the Cayman Islands. Productions of 30 minutes or longer must spend at least USD150,000 in the Cayman Islands. Deduction for investment in Spanish productions or co-productions: 40% -…
Hawaii: Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
The credit equals 20% of qualified production costs incurred on Oahu, and 25% on the neighbour islands (Big Island, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai). Allows state and location fees as a qualified expenditure Sales Tax is not recoverable. Any person working…