All Broadcast articles in 15 May 2015
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News
BBC3 orders third series of Cuckoo
BBC3 controller Damian Kavanagh and comedy controller Shane Allen have ordered a third series of Greg Davies sitcom Cuckoo.
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Features
World of Locations: United States - Virginia
A major attraction for producers coming to Virginia is the multi-tiered incentive system, although the commonwealth’s historic and natural locations are also a draw.
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Features
World of Locations: Taiwan
Taiwan has a tendency to get under the skin of visiting film-makers. Just ask Luc Besson, Martin Scorsese and Isao Yukisada.
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Features
World of Locations: Slovenia
Slovenia is a country on the verge. Geoffrey Macnab reports on its stunning locations and efforts to introduce a financial incentive
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Features
World of Locations: Scandinavia
Scandinavia is renowned for its locations, highly trained crews, generous local film funds and efficient film commissions.
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World of Locations: United States - New Mexico
New Mexico was one of the first US states to offer film incentives and its 25% refundable tax credit is now well established and reliable.
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World of Locations: United States - Mississippi
Mississippi’s main draw for producers is the fact that its incentives, which range from 25% to 30%, come in the form of cash rebates rather than tax credits, saving considerably on paperwork and time delays.
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Features
World of Locations: United States - Illinois
With its 30% incentive, good infrastructure and impressive urban locations, Illinois attracts some big productions and has earned the loyalty of some major film-makers.
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Features
World of Locations: Iceland
Iceland’s dramatic landscapes, experienced crews and generous tax breaks give international film-makers a range of unique shooting opportunities.
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Features
World of Locations: Hungary
Studios in Hungary, including Mafilm, Origo and Korda, are enjoying brisk business since the government enhanced the already generous tax rebate to a competitive 25% of qualifying spend in late 2014.
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Features
World of Locations: United States - Hawaii
Though they often come to the state for specific kinds of locations — notably jungle and beaches — film and TV productions sometimes find ways to get other looks in the island state of Hawaii, alleviating the need for long trips back to the US mainland.
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Features
World of Locations: Dubai
Dubai’s dazzling urban architecture is becoming a popular backdrop to international films and TV.
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World of Locations: Dominican Republic
The Caribbean nation aims to become a major film-making hub in the region.
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World of Locations: Croatia
Croatia’s enthusiasm and chameleon-like ability to look like other places are helping to woo international productions.
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World of Locations: Colombia
A generous new tax rebate and the end of its devastating drug wars have opened up this stunning territory to international production.