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UK filmmakers facing reel struggles

British films are up for a clutch of awards at this year's Oscars - but just how easy is it for a director to make a successful film in the current economic climate? by Rebecca Wearn

Filmmakers Push to Renew Tax Credits

Add independent filmmakers to the growing chorus asking Congress to extend certain tax credits, which has become the fiscal issue du jour. By Zack Hale

Film futures markets to launch soon

If start-up Media Derivatives and broker dealer Cantor Fitzgerald have their way, investors may soon be able to place bets on the box office showing of summer blockbuster "Iron Man 2." by Ann Saphir a

Mexico targets Hollywood with tax incentives

Mexico has launched a $20-million tax-incentive program in an ambitious move to lure film production from Hollywood and other locales. by John Hecht

New Film Market kicks off with a splash

Weinstein Co, Nu Image, Film Department, Newmarket, WME Global, Neoclassics, Stone Management, Ingram Entertainment, P&A fund and others converging to meet with US and international filmmakers to asse

$16.2M in Hawaii film tax credits created 4000-plus jobs

State tax breaks helped finance a bank commercial, a Merrie Monarch Festival television special and music videos produced by a Honolulu Symphony Orchestra affiliate. by Sean Hao

Abu Dhabi pumps oil riches into media projects

With an economy based on pumping oil and landmarks that include one of the Mideast's grandest mosques, buttoned-down Abu Dhabi has little obvious in common with freewheeling media magnets like Hollywo

UK Screen highlights sector’s £2.2bn value to the economy

UK Screen Association plans to flag up the importance of the UK facilities market to the government after mapping out the value of the £2.2bn sector for the first time. By Will Strauss

Affinity Mediaworks Corp. Signs 16 Film Deal With Industry Works Pictures Inc.

Affinity is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to co-produce and finance sixteen films with Industry Works of Vancouver BC.

Taiwan to give $200 mln to local film industry

24 February, 2010

Taiwan plans to provide US$200 million in subsidies to bolster the local movie industry against competition from Hong Kong and Hollywood, an official has said.