Fall in Chicago means cooler temperatures, the changing leaves, and, of course, the familiar sight of film crews setting up around town. With its iconic skyline, diverse neighborhoods, and rich history, Chicago continues to be a favorite for filmmakers across genres. But it’s not just the city’s aesthetic appeal drawing these productions—Illinois offers one of […]
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The Irish government has rolled out a series of tax incentives in its 2025 budget aimed at nurturing homegrown film and TV talent, setting the stage for further growth in the country’s already thriving production landscape. Dublin announced a new 40% tax incentive for films with lower to mid-range budgets led by Irish creative talent, […]
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China’s China Movie Metropolis (CMM) in Qingdao is positioning itself as a major player in the global film industry. The $8 billion facility, often referred to as “Hollywood in the East,” is doubling down on its ambitions to attract international productions, co-productions, and long-term partnerships. With its recently added soundstages and cutting-edge facilities, CMM is […]
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Two more Oscar-nominated actors are heading to Winnipeg to shoot a movie this fall. This has already been a very good year for stars heading to Manitoba to shoot films, including Bob Odenkirk, Sharon Stone, Christopher Lloyd, Connie Nielsen and Colin Hanks in Nobody 2. The sequel just wrapped on Tuesday, but Odenkirk will return to Manitoba for […]
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July marked a major milestone for Texas’ production industry as Trilogy Studios unveiled their new virtual production facility in Dallas, further cementing Texas’ transformation into a major production hub in the United States. At the heart of Trilogy Studios’ new venture are three state-of-the-art virtual production stages, totaling more than 30,000 square feet, making it […]
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Competitive tax incentives are proving to be a powerful driver of film production, and the Basque Country in Spain is the latest region to reputably step into this arena. Already recognized for its attractive financial perks, the region of Bizkaia has now upped the ante, offering some of the most competitive tax breaks in Spain […]
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The fate of Holyport Studios, one of the biggest soundstage project in the UK is set to be debated over ten days in November. The local government has refused to grant planning permission citing its impact on the local community and infrastructure. The studio site is located in the village of Holyport, about 50 miles […]
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Albuquerque, New Mexico city councilors have unanimously greenlit a $1 million funding package for the highly anticipated Mesa Film Studios Project. This ambitious venture will transform 56 acres of land near Double Eagle II Airport into a state-of-the-art production hub, featuring six brand-new sound stages totaling 121,500 square feet, a backlot, production office space, and […]
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke at the Paley Center for Media in Manhattan September 12 and shared plans to increase the state’s role in TV and film production, and artificial intelligence. She touched on expanding the state’s “very generous” production tax credits “so we don’t lose business to New Jersey, to Georgia, to Toronto, to London.” […]
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Two major television productions in Miami can attest to the success of increased film incentives spearheaded by Sen. René García earlier this year. Commissioner García’s “High Impact Film Fund Program” is a performance-based rebate grant for feature-length films, made-for-TV/streaming movies, or TV/streaming series projects “with a high return on investment to Miami-Dade County.” “The enhanced […]
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