New Tax Bill Extends Section 181 Federal Film Tax Credit
The new tax bill that President Obama recently signed into law will extend the Section 181 film tax credit to the end of 2011. In addition, it can be applied retroactively to all qualifying films produced in 2011 AND 2010!
Film Funds: It’s Not You, It’s Them
A lack of funding options is creating opportunities for new funds to enter the indie market; understanding their funding criteria is Job #1 for producers...
Czech Republic now has 20% Film Incentive
The Czech Republic now has a 20% production incentive for films that spend more than CZK15mm (apx. USD $700,000) in the country.
But Dad, I Hate 3D!
I was surprised to learn over the holiday weekend that my younger cousins (under 10 years of age) overall hated to see movies in 3D, as opposed to 2D.
Illinois Updates Film Tax Credit for Non-Resident Stars
Somebody in Springfield must follow my blog, because it appears they're going to update the film incentive to include non-resident cast.
Review: Future of Film Summit
Variety and Digital Media Wire held their Future of Film Summit -- this year's agenda: Dealmaking in the Age of Digital Cinema...but only if it's in 3D.
Online Piracy Has a Silver Lining
BitTorrent sites cost studios and filmmakers billions of dollars a year in illegal downloads, but they also provide marketing intel that is invaluable...
Currency Woes – Why the Weak Dollar Is Helping and Hurting Hollywood
A week dollar is great for US producers looking to secure foreign pre-sale contracts, but it can also work against US producers looking to shoot abroad.
Power to the People: The Democratization of Film
For indie filmmakers, Production is the first of the three barriers-to-entry to crumble under the weight of the masses. Finance and Distribution are next.
Director Matthew Vaughn’s UK Film Fund
Director Matthew Vaughn proposed an interesting spin on UK tax credits that puts a fresh (slightly French) spin on the UK's tax credit programme. I think he is mostly correct and the US states should take heed.