All articles by Sandy George – Page 18
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NewsNew South Wales pledges $16m per year for film production
State government sets aside A$20m per year to help entice international films and local productions from other parts of Australia to NSW.
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Australia relaxes rules for producer offset tax rebates
More offshore films will be eligible to claim the 15% location rebate available for using Australia as a production destination from July 1.
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NewsIvan Sen starts production on Aboriginal story Toomelah
The low-budget film is financed by Screen Australia and Screen NSW. Visit Films in New York is the sales agent.
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NewsAustralia's Michael and Peter Spierig to direct Dark Crystal sequel
Power Of The Dark Crystal — sequel to Jim Henson/Frank Oz 1982 project — will be made in stereoscopic 3D.
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NewsSydney Film Festival to open with the world premiere of South Solitary
Selections include Solondz’s Life During Wartime, Winterbottom’s The Killer Inside Me, and Lucas’ Wasted on the Young.
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NewsJosh Lucas joins Australian shoot for Red Dog
Rachael Taylor, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Noah Taylor and Luke Ford are also among the cast.
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NewsClive Owen, Jason Statham set to shoot The Killer Elite starting May 13
Omnilab Media has released details of Irish director Gary McKendry’s The Killer Elite, the next chapter in the company’s plan to produce studio-style movies in Australia.
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Melbourne festival's Premiere Fund backs three new films
Projects selected for production investment are The Curse Of The Gothic Symphony, The 24 Hour Window and Dead Cool.
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FeaturesA few dollars more
Australia may have scenic locations and world-class studios, infrastructure and facilities, but the exchange rate is deterring overseas shoots. Sandy George looks at what the industry is doing to end the drought.
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Happy together
Australian producers are looking to team up with foreign partners to exploit the benefits of the country’s co-production incentives. Sandy George reports.
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FeaturesProducing results in Australia
Australia’s generous producer offset incentive is giving local film-makers a major boost, with a range of ambitious projects in the pipeline. But films with foreign elements are at the mercy of a shadowy discretionary system which is causing controversy, reports Sandy George.
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NewsStephan Elliott to direct Arclight sales title A Few Best Men
Stephan Elliott (Easy Virtue, The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert) is getting ready to direct the comedy A Few Best Men back home in Australia, working with the producing and writing team behind Death At A Funeral.
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NewsSchepisi heading into the Eye Of The Storm
Geoffrey Rush and Judy Davis to star in veteran director’s first Australian film since 1988
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NewsRevamped Screen Queensland wants more projects developed in the region
Maureen Barron has executed a makeover encompassing the organisational structure and staff, funding programs, and stakeholder relationships.
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FeaturesAustralia
Australia’s annual gross box office exceeded A$1bn - around $891m - for the first time, propelled by the increase in 3D screens and rising ticket prices.Mainstream releases mostly over-performed: Australian audiences enjoy US comedies, such as 17 Again which stood-out backed by an Easter campaign from ...
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NewsHoyts launches new loyalty scheme to encourage more visits, gather customer data
Major Australian exhibitor Hoyts has launched a points-based rewards system notable for its flexibility and its capacity to gather information about customer habits.
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NewsWaititi's Boy grows into New Zealand's second biggest local hit
The New Zealand film-maker scores a local hit with his second feature after Eagle Vs Shark.
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NewsWarp Films Australia utilises barrel murders for first feature
Warp Films and Madman plan to make Australia’s notorious “Bodies In The Barrels” case into a feature; Australian arts minister launches review of production industry.
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NewsBlue Valentine woos Palace Films
The distributor has picked up Derek Cianfrance’s Sundance title for Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsAusfilm approves London co-production forum
Australian and UK film bodies ro encourage co-productions through two-day event in London.