Archive for April, 2015

California Film Commission Upbeat About New Tax Incentives

by David Robb You could almost taste the optimism this morning at the 10th annual California Film Commission breakfast as local film commissioners from around the state chowed down on bacon and eggs with a side order of hope for better days to come. The reason for the cheery mood at the Sofitel Hotel, of course, is the […]

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Labour board rules producers of Alberta-shot western cannot touch Alberta Film grant funds until workers paid

The Alberta Labour Relations Board has ruled that producers behind a troubled western shot in 2013 starring Kiefer Sutherland cannot gain access to an estimated $1.7-million in Alberta Film Grant funds until matters are resolved with film workers and suppliers that are still owed money. The ruling is just the latest twist in the labour board proceedings that […]

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Lights, camera, more action in Ottawa? Summer could be busy for film crews

By Lucy Scholey The film industry spotlight may be shining on Ottawa this summer, but some production companies are bracing for fewer film resources. The FIFA Women’s World Cup and the possibility of a CBC TV series returning to the nation’s capital could make for more cameras rolling into the city – and a scramble […]

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Unions protest anti-union moves by KGW

Three local unions held a public rally April 25 in Pioneer Courthouse Square to publicize their growing dispute with Portland’s KGW television station. KGW is owned by the media chain Gannett, which is proposing to eliminate union jurisdiction in contract bargaining with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 48, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage […]

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Legislature asks union to designate Baton Rouge as production center for TV and movies

STEPHANIE RIEGEL The Louisiana Legislature is weighing in on a contract dispute between the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the union that represents film industry crews over whether to allow Baton Rouge to become a “production center” for movies and TV shows. Both the House and Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday […]

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IT Department Focuses on Telugu Film Industry

Based on a special article published by a local newspaper, Income Tax Department have re-investigated the case of ‘tax evasion’ by Telugu Film Industry celebrities. The IT department has submitted the same report to the Finance Ministry at Center and is waiting for their response to proceed further. As per the IT officials, most of […]

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Booming China film industry mines Web for oddball talent

By LOUISE WATT Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Yi Zhenxing’s movie career started by posting clips of himself online with a paper bag over his head commenting on computer games. The videos got lots of views so Yi, formerly a civil engineer, graduated to a web-only comedy series about a young loser’s misadventures based on […]

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Training in post-production at film school

S.R. PRAVEEN Institute offers a weekend course in film-making, spread over six weeks The L.V. Prasad Film and Television Academy is offering a year-long integrated diploma course in editing, sound designing, and colour correction with the aim of equipping film students for post-production. The course is one among a set of short-term and long-term courses […]

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‘Shit People Say to Women Directors’ Highlights Sexism in the Film and TV Industry

By Paula Bernstein | Indiewire “Many of them have never told anyone about these experiences and feel an enormous relief being unburdened from them.” “No one will ever want to work with you.” “You’re too bossy.” “Smile more.” “Your bitch is showing.” These are just a few of the things said to women directors, according to the […]

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Committee votes to cap, not kill, film tax credits

BATON ROUGE, La. — Instead of making movies, people who work in the film industry spent Tuesday morning in Baton Rouge defending state incentives responsible for the rapid growth of Hollywood South. The House tax writing committee took up three proposals to trim Louisiana’s generous film tax credit program. “We’ve got to find that sweet […]

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