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The film and television production industry has spent the past several years navigating real headwinds. Productions have followed cost savings overseas, technological innovation has evolved from a talking point to a daily reality on set and in the writers’ room and a widening field of state and international incentive packages has pushed some markets into […]
The upcoming Doha Film Festival will feature the world premieres of four feature films from Qatar, in what is being touted as a milestone. The tiny Arab state, which is rich in oil and gas, is branching out from the energy sector into the media and entertainment sphere. The revamped fest, now at its second […]
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill on Thursday to create a 20% federal film incentive, with bonuses that could bring the total rebate to 30%. Here’s a quick rundown on what’s included and excluded from the proposal: Included: Productions must have a minimum spend of $1 million (per film or per TV season), […]
Nick Kroll said upcoming Netflix comedy series “A Hundred Percent,” which he co-created and stars in, is a “love letter” to Los Angeles — and he expressed hope that a “thriving” entertainment production community will bring “vitality” to the city. The comedian, writer, producer, director and actor was a featured keynote speaker at the Variety […]
