All Features articles – Page 305
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Russia
Russia has extraordinary potential as a location for international filmmakers but, as insiders acknowledge, this is a tough place to set up a production.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Morocco
Film-friendly Morocco regularly doubles for Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: New York State
New York state — and New York City in particular — has always been a draw for film and TV producers because of its iconic locations.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Malaysia
New facilities and incentives are making the territory Asia’s latest go-to location.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Malta
It’s no surprise the world’s biggest film-makers and stars enjoy shooting on Malta, as the holiday island has it all — a California climate, competitive tax rebates and a fun-loving, can-do attitude.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Louisiana
Louisiana was one of the first US states to offer film tax incentives and has become one of the country’s most important production hubs, with a long-established 30% credit, a strong crew base and a good infrastructure.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Thailand
Stunning natural locations are attracting many independent productions.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: New Zealand
James Cameron’s substantial use of New Zealand for Avatar and intention to settle there permanently speaks volumes for the territory’s film-making capability and the allure of its lifestyle.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: France
France is a costly location but an improved financial incentive could be a game-changer in 2016.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Italy
A revamped tax credit has catapulted Italy to the premier league of international locations.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Germany
Germany’s well-established network of federal and state funds, and efficient film infrastructure means many big footloose productions base themselves in the territory.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: California
Rather than international projects, most US state incentives are accessed by film and television projects that may otherwise have shot in California. But from May 2015, California’s own offering makes it one of the world’s most attractive places to shoot.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Czech Republic
Medieval and modernist locations lie just an hour away from forests and mountains.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Australia
The territory’s laidback lifestyle and advanced film infrastructure are big attractions for film-makers and talent spending six months or more Down Under.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Hungary
Diverse cityscapes and cost-effective crew are drawing in Hollywood film-makers.
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FeaturesWe Are UK Film: stronger together
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE: We Are UK Film, now in its second year, brings together all the leading national and regional film agencies. It is the perfect initiative for showing off everything the UK has to offer to the rest of the film world.
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FeaturesParvez Sharma, ‘A Sinner In Mecca’
On the eve of the world premiere at Toronto’s Hot Docs of his first film in almost eight years, the openly gay Muslim filmmaker tells Jeremy Kay why he is putting himself front and centre.
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FeaturesGeena Davis and Trevor Drinkwater, Bentonville Film Festival
Geena Davis and ARC Entertainment’s inaugural event is about to kick off in Arkansas with a focus on impacting the quantity and quality of females and minorities in entertainment.
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FeaturesNewport state of mind
Newport Beach Film Festival co-founder and CEO Gregg Schwenk talks to Elbert Wyche about the California event’s programme and its passion for international cinema. The festival runs from April 23-20.