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Is it time California?
CALIFORNIA GETS BACK TO WORK, as the California Film Commission just awarded a total of $51.6M in tax credits to nineteen projects set to film in CA (see the list below). Through the Film and Television Tax Credit Program, $39.6 million was allocated to three big-budget feature films and fifteen independent films, while…
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Producing right now is hard enough/Joaquin Phoenix
I don't have a particular dog in this fight, except to say that independent producing is hard-to-impossible enough with the squeeze coming from all sides (from studios to lack of union representation.) I was in a PGA meeting today with a very seasoned producer saying he has to keep close to a hundred projects in the air to…
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How Production Incentives Help Indie Filmmakers Choose the Best Filming Locations
For independent filmmakers, the budget is one of, if not the most, significant factors in getting a film made. During every phase of production careful and strategic decisions must be made to manage costs, and location can play a large part in preserving the budget—thanks to production incentives. Many locations, both…
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The Indie Filmmaker's Guide to Production Incentives
Expert guidance on how production incentives work, and which may be best for your project and budget. For Independent film producers, the time couldn’t be better to embark on a new project! With the rise of new and expanded production incentives around the globe, filmmakers have more freedom to expand their creativity…
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8 Locations Independent Filmmakers Should Consider for Their Next Project
Jurisdictions with low minimum spend requirements and enticing incentive packages every filmmaker should know about. The independent film industry is navigating a dynamic and transformative period. In recent years there have been many changes reshaping the landscape of independent cinema, impacting production,…