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Wallonia-Brussels Federation selects first 2018 projects, signs Uruguay co-pro agreement
The 47 projects for the first session of the year include works by Solange Cicurel and Stephan Streker.
Screen Yorkshire hires former Creative England exec Caroline Cooper Charles
Cooper Charles will work as a strategic development executive.
Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund announces 30th anniversary selection, expands post-production efforts
The selection consists of 11 development grants and two co-production grants.
UK outfit Animus Pictures secures investment for genre movie slate (exclusive)
Animus has also announced the hire of Janice Lloyd as its new operations director.
New location fund spurs Australian studio expansion (exclusive)
The $140m incentive is intended to draw in at least $260m in foreign investment to the local economy.
Stephen Woolley, Creative England to launch Simon Relph Memorial Bursary in Cannes (exclusive)
A £20,000 reward will be given to an emerging UK producer based outside of London.
Saudi Arabia launches 35% cash rebate for international productions
Saudi Arabia announces incentives aimed at kick-starting film and TV industry.
Hungary greenlights first-time features through Incubator Program (exclusive)
The low-budget initiative’s previous titles include Zsófia Szilágyi’s ‘One Day’, in Critics’ Week at Cannes.
Swedish Film Institute's Moving Sweden changes focus (exclusive)
It will back three to seven 60 minute-plus films per year.
Japan's Kinoshita Group steps in to manage Tokyo FILMeX
Previous organiser Office Kitano withdrew from the festival earlier this year.
Financier Riverstone inks animation slate deal with 'Shrek' producer John Williams
Two initial projects on the slate are Goose Chase and The Silk Road Rally.
First board for Arctic Indigenous Film Fund revealed (exclusive)
Board members include former prime minister of Greenland,Kuupik V. Kleist and F&ME’s Mike Downey.
Netherlands' Film Production Incentive boosts local industry, shows research
Financial contributions worth $55m were made to 256 productions from July 2014 to December 2017.
Microwave feature 'Sick(er)' rounds out cast, shoot underway (exclusive)
Lucy Brydon’s debut feature looks at the mother-daughter-grandmother dynamic through an anorexic protagonist.
Thailand's Purin Pictures awards grants to five projects
Titles include surrealist drama Taste and black comedy Return Of The Owl.
Labour Party calls for inclusion riders to be required for UK film tax relief
“Bringing inclusion riders from Hollywood to HMRC could put a rocket booster under the industry.”
European cinema organisations call for "ambitious" Creative Europe budget
Statement urges increased support for distribution and development schemes.
Kirsten Sheridan, PJ Harvey projects receive Irish Film Board Funding (exclusive)
Nora Twomey’s animated TV series also supported.
Irish Film Board to receive €200m funding boost over 10 years
The IFB to be renamed Screen Ireland and have a renewed emphasis on high-end TV.
MIPTV: Blockchain in entertainment sector is 'here to stay', say experts
Early adopters believe tech will enable creators to connect directly with potential consumers and fans.
