Montreal is already one of the world’s most beautiful and elegant cities. The culture. The architecture. The green parks. With so much already as its disposal, why not add a world class studio to a world class city to transform it into an international film hub? Enter MELS Studios. The campus features 20 soundstages, ranging […]
Read More
Located just 10 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Camel Rock Studios is rewriting the narrative for the film industry as the first fully owned and operated Native film studio in the United States. Nestled in the scenic Tesuque Pueblo, the studio is blending Indigenous heritage with cutting-edge production capabilities to create a world-class […]
Read More
In a pivotal move, the Louisiana Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee has voted to restore the state’s essential film and television production tax credit, albeit with reductions to its annual cap. This decision provides a lifeline for the industry, which faced existential threats after two House bills initially proposed abolishing the credit altogether. The […]
Read More
The halls of the Louisiana State Capitol brimmed with energy and urgency as hundreds of film industry professionals gathered Sunday to advocate for the preservation of the state’s Motion Picture Production Tax Credit Program. This initiative, often credited with transforming Louisiana into “Hollywood South,” faces a critical threat under proposed tax reforms championed by Governor […]
Read More
The Pennsylvania film industry is poised for a major boost, with 11 new TV and film projects set to generate more than $36.7 million in economic impact and create nearly 2,200 jobs across the Commonwealth. This impressive growth comes as the Pennsylvania Film Office, under the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), awards $9.2 […]
Read More
Louisiana’s film industry, long known as “Hollywood South,” is facing a seismic shift that could reshape its future. Following a recent vote by the Louisiana House of Representatives, the state’s vital film tax credit program is on track to sunset by June 2025. This decision, part of a broader tax reform package, has triggered alarm […]
Read More
Louisiana’s film tax credit program, a cornerstone of the state’s “Hollywood South” appeal, is facing potential elimination under proposed tax reforms by Governor Jeff Landry. With this change, Louisiana’s longstanding draw for the entertainment industry—especially major studios and independent filmmakers—is at stake. The Motion Picture Tax Credit Program, established in 2002, has spurred the development […]
Read More
As Hollywood prepares for an era of new political pressures under Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) extended congratulations to the president-elect, signaling their commitment to work with the administration on behalf of the entertainment industry. Representing the collective interests of major studios, the MPA noted the essential role […]
Read More
With a rich history and production infrastructure in place going back to the 1980’s, North Carolina has always been at the top of filmmakers’ minds when scouting for a location. Today, Wilmington’s Dark Horse Stages is eager to continue the Old North State’s tradition of filming excellence. Opened in 2020, Dark Horse currently sports 4 […]
Read More
Saudi Arabia is making a decisive move in the global film and television production landscape with the opening of AlHisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh. This state-of-the-art production hub, officially inaugurated by General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh, promises to elevate content creation across the Middle East, particularly spotlighting Saudi productions. Set across an impressive […]
Read More