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Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ among first 2024 recipients of CNC funding
Dominique Cabrera, Patric Chiha and Hubert Charuel projects have also received support from the French organisation.
New INCAA head mulling Uruguay plan for Ventana Sur
Market director Bernardo Bergeret continuing to prepare 16th edition.
Argentinian government suspends state funding to national film body INCAA
INCAA backs films, festivals and events, including Ventana Sur and Mar del Plata International Film Festival.
Details revealed of UK's new 40% Independent Film Tax Credit
Films will need to be under £15m, with a UK writer; a UK director; or certified as an official UK co-production; and receive a theatrical release.
UK introduces 40% tax relief for films budgeted up to £15m
A 40% relief on business rates for UK studio facilities has also been introduced, with better incentives for VFX.
Bifa reveals funding challenges as it launches second Springboard programme (exclusive)
“We have no core funding and the income from the awards doesn’t cover the year-round costs of the organisation.”
Pact CEO John McVay on lobbying Rishi Sunak for a “transformational” indie tax credit
Producers alliance CEO on how the UK Independent Film Tax Credit was secured and what it means for the British film industry
Ghana outlines 20% tax rebate for film productions
In addition there may be an enhanced commitment to inward investment, including exemptions on import duties for film production equipment and on port taxes.
Georgian film industry dispute reaches Berlin (exclusive)
Two rival organisations are insisting on their right to be representing Georgian cinema in the festival.
German culture minister unveils plans for major reform of film funding
Proposals include introduction of a 30% tax incentive and an investment obligation for streamers
Doha Film Institute unveils 44 projects in latest funding round, including ‘Naseem, Fight With Grace’
Three UK co-production features among the 44 titles.
Production incentives growing in importance for European films, says report
European Audiovisual Observatory report reveals that 41.8% of budgets for an average European film now come from public financing
The Bureau, Quiddity Films, Recorded Picture Company among UK Global Screen Fund recipients
Over £3.3m has been allocated across the international co-pro and business development strands.
Creative Europe poised for “substantial” funding increase
Report reviews the recent track record of the Creative Europe programme
Quiddity Films, Wild Swim Films, barry crerar among recipients of BBC’s Small Indie Fund
UK film companies are now eligible to apply for the BBC’s £1.5m Small Indie Fund.
Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Cliffhanger’ sequel wins backing from German fund ahead of summer 2024 shoot
FFF Bayern awards funding to action thriller follow-up which now has French director Jean-François Richet on board
UK’s Anton creates fund for female and non-binary action writers (exclusive)
Anton will provide devleopment support and will further package, sell and finance select productions.
Emily Atef, Hafsia Herzi projects among six backed by German-French Funding Commission
French-Iranian director Emily Atef’s Mercy received €450,000, the biggest slice of funding
Red Sea Fund lauds seven-strong Oscar tilt
Seven films backed by Fund have been submitted to the Academy Awards’ international feature category
UK Global Screen Fund awards ‘Hoard’, ‘The Radleys’, ‘How To Have Sex’ in latest funding round
A total of £208,217 was awarded to 10 projects through the international distribution strand.