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NewsUK film industry reacts to Disney studio deal
Deal includes all stages except for a number of TV studios
NewsDoc/Fest appoints director of film
Luke W Moody, currently head of film at Britdoc, has been confirmed as the new director of film programming at Sheffield Doc/Fest.
NewsC4 founder warns against privatisation
Channel 4’s first chief executive Jeremy Isaacs has warned against the privatisation of the broadcaster.
FeaturesKen Loach: keeper of the flame
Interviewed in the Wardour Street offices of his company Sixteen Films on a damp June morning, Loach is still clearly delighted at having won his second Palme d’Or last month for I, Daniel Blake.
FeaturesWorld 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.
FeaturesWorld of Locations: Croatia
Croatia’s enthusiasm and chameleon-like ability to look like other places are helping to woo international productions.
FeaturesWorld of Locations: Austria
Austria has emerged as an attractive location in the last 12 months — and not just for film-makers looking for snow.
FeaturesWorld of Locations: Russia
Russia has extraordinary potential as a location for international filmmakers but, as insiders acknowledge, this is a tough place to set up a production.
FeaturesWorld of Locations: Poland
Poland is making up for lost time. For many years, the country has languished behind neighbouring Hungary and the Czech Republic when it comes to courting international film productions.
FeaturesWorld of Locations: Netherlands
A new cash rebate is making the Netherlands an attractive location and partner for mid-sized international productions.
FeaturesWorld of Locations: Czech Republic
Medieval and modernist locations lie just an hour away from forests and mountains
FeaturesWorld of Locations: Belgium
Caves, castles, forests and port cities make Belgium very appealing
FeaturesWorld of Locations: Nordic Region
Spectacular geography and enticing towns all play their part
FeaturesWorld of Locations: Brazil
From Rio’s beaches to the Amazon rainforest, Brazil has everything to offer
FeaturesWorld of Locations: Mexico
Varied locations and hard-working local crews are putting Mexico on the map
NewsGovernment boosts co-pro opportunities
UK chancellor George Osborne’s autumn statement has included a shift to ‘modernising’ the film tax credit, boosting the VFX sector and allocating £5m to the National Film & Television School’s digital village.
