Archive for August, 2016

Los Angeles Location Production Jumps 5.8% in Second Quarter

Dave McNary Film Reporter On-location filming of movies and TV in greater Los Angeles increased 5.8% in the second quarter to 9,937 shoot days, according to a report from permitting agency FilmL.A. Gains were due in part to the impact of California’s increased state tax credit, which was boosted last year to $330 million annually […]

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Brexit, Bond and Star Wars boost film studio and production group Pinewood

William Turvill Film studio and production company Pinewood Group today reported an 11 per cent growth in revenue, boosted by Brexit, Star Wars and James Bond. The company’s share price was up by more than two per cent on Monday morning after it announced the results. Its shares are already up by around 25 per […]

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Ohio doubles tax credit to lure more movie production

By Tim FeranThe Columbus Dispatch   “This is just one of many pieces falling into place to create hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in positive economic impact for the region,” said John Daugherty, executive director of the Greater Columbus Film Commission, in a statement. “We have a lot of work to do, but with […]

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Two sign agreement to strengthen film industry

SALOMEY APPIAH The National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) has signed a three-year partnership agreement with an international company that manufactures imaging equipment to strengthen the film and photography industry in Ghana. The company, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA), as part of the agreement, will support capacity building of practitioners in the film and […]

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