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Screen Cornwall unveils first recipients of Cornish-language film initiative (exclusive)
The scheme was made possible by £150,000 funding from the devolution deal for Cornwall.
Creative UK: public funding to sector must be a “national priority” for next government
The charity is calling for urgent public and private funding boost ahead of the impending general election.
Los Angeles post-strike production rebound slow to materialise, says report
Total LA-based production shoot days were down 8.7% in Q1.
‘John Wick: Chapter 4’, ‘Fallen Leaves’ German co-producers receive FFA ‘reference’ funding
Reference funding from the German Federal Film Board is based on a film’s box office, festival and awards performance.
Germany’s FFA launches minority co-production fund
The dedicated minority co-production fund has an annual budget of €1m.
Paul Mescal, Olivia Colman, Spike Lee, Susan Sarandon join Cinema For Gaza fundraiser
Shane Meadows, Lukas Dhont among new joiners; total passes £90,000.
Jonathan Glazer joins Cinema For Gaza appeal as UK fundraising auction opens
Glazer joins Tilda Swinton, Brian Cox, Josh O’Connor and Joseph Quinn in the fundraiser.
The UK’s Film and TV Charity unveils Reel Impact Fund for Black and Global Majority creatives
The fund offers up to £10,000 for individuals and £25,000 for companies.
Romania relaunches cash rebate programme after two-year pause
It is being extended until 2026 and the value of the rebate has been set at 30% on eligible local spend.
Agnieszka Holland, Carla Simon and Joachim Trier projects among €7m Eurimages funding recipients
26 features have received co-production funding from Eurimages
Ella Glendining among recipients of second ICO bursary (exclusive)
Previous recipients include ’After Love’ director Aleem Khan and ’Rebel Dykes’ filmmaker Sian A. Williams.
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.