Australia’s screen industry hit a rough patch this year, with Screen Australia’s 2023/24 Drama Report revealing a 29% drop in investment for scripted content, marking a sharp decline in both international and domestic productions. Spending fell to $1.7 billion, with $929 million dedicated to Australian stories—a notable 18% dip compared to last year. While high-budget […]
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Orange County, Florida, home to Orlando’s world-famous theme parks, is taking steps to bring film and television production back to the region with a proposed local film incentive program. Once a thriving production hub, Central Florida has seen a significant decline in filming activity since the expiration of the state’s film tax credit in 2016. […]
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British Columbia is stepping up its game in the competitive film and television production landscape by announcing a significant increase in its tax incentives. Premier David Eby revealed that the Production Services Tax Credit for international productions will rise from 28% to 36%, while the domestic credit will increase from 35% to 36%. This move, […]
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The Czech Republic is making bold moves to attract more Hollywood projects and international productions by revamping its production incentives, a decision expected to give the country’s film industry a significant boost. With new amendments to its Audiovisual Act set to take effect in January, the Czech Republic aims to position itself as a top […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Neom Media hub and Hakawati Entertainment have announced a groundbreaking partnership poised to elevate the Kingdom’s position in the global film and media industry. This collaboration aims to produce up to nine feature films while establishing a state-of-the-art production services unit, leveraging Hollywood-level talent and significant financial investments. Together, these efforts promise to […]
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Spring may be just around the corner in Princeton, Massachusetts, but inside a beloved local restaurant, it still feels like Christmas. Twinkling holiday lights, garlands, and festive trees adorn the eatery, serving as the backdrop for A Very Vermont Christmas, the latest holiday rom-com by local filmmaker John Stimpson. Known as the “king of holiday […]
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Screen Queensland’s latest addition to its studio portfolio is making waves in the film industry, and not just because of its stunning locale. The new Cairns studio officially opened in April 2024, offering an 11,517-square-foot state-of-the-art soundstage to meet the surging demand from Australian and international productions. It’s more than just another filming facility; Cairns, […]
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CBS Media Ventures’ long-running syndicated court show Hot Bench is the latest unscripted production to leave Los Angeles, reflecting a larger trend driven by financial pressures and the allure of competitive tax credits. Starting next season, the Judith Sheindlin-created show will call Connecticut home, lured by a 30% tax credit projected to save the show […]
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Cape Town is set to cement its status as a premier global filmmaking destination with the announcement of Cape Point Film Studios (CPFS), an ambitious R900 million (approximately $47 million) project in Paardevlei, Somerset West. This state-of-the-art facility marks a transformative step for South Africa’s creative economy, offering world-class infrastructure to filmmakers from around the […]
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Austin’s reputation as a global production hub is reaching new heights, with the city at the forefront of Texas’ booming film and television industry. Supported by strategic investments, incentives, and a commitment to fostering creativity, the region is transforming into one of the most exciting destinations for filmmakers and production companies alike. Mayor Kirk Watson […]
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