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FeaturesCannes: Screen at 40 - Wendy Mitchell, Editor (2012-14)
Wendy first joined Screen in 2005 and, alongside her new position as a film programme manager at the British Council, is still a contributing editor.
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FeaturesCharlie Hebdo: fallout within the film industry
The attack on Charlie Hebdo sent shockwaves through the creative industries. Andreas Wiseman considers the fallout within the film industry and gauges the climate for challenging film-making
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FeaturesThe filmmakers of 'Becoming Bulletproof'
A documentary about the making of a Western by a group of filmmakers and actors living with disability has taken the US festival circuit by storm, winning numerous awards and acclaim.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Oklahoma
States with prime urban, historic and natural locations are providing globally competitive production incentives.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Panama
A film-friendly government is impressing international producers who choose to shoot in Panama.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: New Mexico
New Mexico was one of the first US states to offer film incentives and its 25% refundable tax credit is now well established and reliable.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Illinois
With its 30% incentive, good infrastructure and impressive urban locations, Illinois attracts some big productions and has earned the loyalty of some major film-makers.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Virginia
A major attraction for producers coming to Virginia is the multi-tiered incentive system, although the commonwealth’s historic and natural locations are also a draw.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Taiwan
Taiwan has a tendency to get under the skin of visiting film-makers. Just ask Luc Besson, Martin Scorsese and Isao Yukisada.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Slovenia
Slovenia is a country on the verge. Geoffrey Macnab reports on its stunning locations and efforts to introduce a financial incentive
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Scandinavia
Scandinavia is renowned for its locations, highly trained crews, generous local film funds and efficient film commissions.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Mississippi
Mississippi’s main draw for producers is the fact that its incentives, which range from 25% to 30%, come in the form of cash rebates rather than tax credits, saving considerably on paperwork and time delays.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Iceland
Iceland’s dramatic landscapes, experienced crews and generous tax breaks give international film-makers a range of unique shooting opportunities.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Hawaii
Though they often come to the state for specific kinds of locations — notably jungle and beaches — film and TV productions sometimes find ways to get other looks in the island state of Hawaii, alleviating the need for long trips back to the US mainland.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Dubai
Dubai’s dazzling urban architecture is becoming a popular backdrop to international films and TV.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Dominican Republic
The Caribbean nation aims to become a major film-making hub in the region.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Croatia
Croatia’s enthusiasm and chameleon-like ability to look like other places are helping to woo international productions.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Colombia
A generous new cash rebate and the end of its devastating drug wars have opened up this stunning territory to international production.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Chile
Chile is a country offering a huge variety of landscape and climates, broad ethnic diversity and counter seasons to the northern hemisphere.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Austria
Austria has emerged as an attractive location in the last 12 months — and not just for film-makers looking for snow.