Film incentive news

Talking points in latest CMS committee session also included AgoraEU membership, the National Lottery review and streamer levy.

The ICAA has published the definitive resolution for the selective grants for the production of feature films on project 2026. Among the seventy projects that have been selected as beneficiaries, we highlight the following Canarian…

Mo Abudu's EbonyLife Group and Logical Pictures' African investment vehicle are teaming up on a $50 million fund to support African filmmakers.

Democrats won the midterms, but Hollywood crews still await work. How film tax credits, L.A. reforms and Skydance could shape their next paycheck.

With Trump and bipartisan lawmakers on board, industry figures at AFM are hoping for action before Washington’s January power shift — and some financiers are already betting on passage.

National Film and Television School and Falmouth University receive BFI National Lottery funding through the Fund’s ‘In Our Hands’ challenge to help the sector understand the impacts of new and emerging technologies on independent film.

The American Film Market opened with a panel discussing how the proposed federal film incentive could transform Hollywood

At AFM today, SP Media Boss Steven Paul and consigliere to Jon Voight, Donald Trump's Hollywood ambassador, urges AFM that the U.S. federal film and TV tax incentive needs to happen immediately.

The Croatian Association of Independent Producers (HDNP), in cooperation with the Writers and Playwrights Guild of Croatia (SPID), is organising TV BURZA (TV Exchange) – a presentation of television projects in development to television broadcasters, telecoms, on-demand audiovisual content service providers, and other TV industry professionals.

The Norwegian Film Institute has awarded production funding to two new feature films in this year's second round of funding for feature films based on market assessment.…

European Film Promotion (EFP) has announced a call for applications for the Film Sales Support (FSS) scheme, which provides financial backing for the promotion of European films in markets outside Europe during the European Film Market (EFM), to be held in Berlin from 10 to 16 February 2027.

Adobe is stepping up its efforts to fuel creative work from independent voices in the entertainment biz, announcing an industry advisory board and 10 recipients of $1 million in direct funding.

WETA and the DC/DOX festival are launching a $250,000 documentary film fund supporting DC area filmmakers and projects focused on the DC region.

The Norwegian Film Institute invites up to five Norwegian producers to take part in the Visitors Programme at the Berlinale Co-Production Market 2027. The programme is…

“The Government of Canada has announced an additional $68.5 million in funding for Telefilm Canada to support Canada’s audiovisual industry for the current fiscal year. These funds are part of the broader $600 million funding package…

Toronto, November 8, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) welcomes the Government of Canada’s historic investment of $213.4M in the CMF, announced today by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture. We also…

Taiwanese telco is investing in a slate of films & series from local producers including Gunshot starring Kent Tsai & Call Of Lobster with Chang Chen.

K2 Pictures’ Kii Muneyuki recalls Stephen Chow’s advice on Japanese action films as the ‘Look Back’ fund weighs new investors.

'Grey's Anatomy' spinoff pushed to 2027-28, moves production to New Mexico after failing to get CA Tax Credit as Betsy Beers calls for program change.

The Film Centre of Montenegro has issued a second public call to representatives of local self-governments, non-governmental organisations, professional associations and other organisations registered for carrying out activities in cinematography, as well as prominent creators…

Please be advised that the deadline for submitting tax credit applications for the 2025 session of the Cinema Hall Upgrading Tax Credit intervention line, previously set at 23:59 on 10 November 2026, has been extended to 23:59 on 26…

NICOSIA: The Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Culture has approved a total of 270,000 EUR for the production of three minority coproductions between May and October 2026. The list of funded projects includes Investigation of a Boy in Love directed by Christos Massalas (produced by A. B. Seahorse Films) wi…

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The Government of the Canary Islands has published the resolution on requirements for applications under the call for grants for the development of feature films and series and the production of short films for the 2026 financial year.…

The Call for Applications for Audiovisual Activities and Creativity in 2027 – Film Distribution Support has been published.

The efforts to enact a federal tax incentive for U.S. film and television production might have just hit an unexpected roadblock.

Donald Trump’s backing and strong bipartisan support in Congress are creating favourable headwinds for the introduction of a US federal production incentive.

EXCLUSIVE: Archetype Media Finance, a new LA-based film financing venture, is launching with a focus on projects budgeted between $5M and $25M. The venture is spearheaded by Matthew Shreder, founder and CEO of film sales company Concourse Media, producer Tyler Condon (Chief of Station), and former Tubi and Legendary…

Film London is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026/27 FLAMIN Fellowship – a unique development programme seeking to help the next generation of UK artist filmmakers take their work to the next level. Providing early-career…

Directorial decree no. 3303 of 03/11/2026 authorising the reinvestment of automatic support is published. Documents

The Hollywood unions are glad to hear outgoing CA Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal Monday to expand the state's Film & TV Tax Credit program yet…

HOLLYWOOD — Governor Gavin Newsom today is proposing the expansion of California’s current Film and Television Tax Credit Program from $750 million to at…

He is also urging Congress to pass the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (MPTERA) by the end of the year

The outgoing California governor makes a big billion dollar move to help Hollywood on the eve of the bitter fought midterms

It would be the largest capped credit in the US.

California Gov. Gavin proposing an increase of the state's film and TV tax incentive program from $750 million to at least $1 billion annually.

‘Tokyo Vice’ and ‘Cloud Atlas’ producer Alex Boden talks incentives, the importance of lower-budget productions, the win-win of international shoots and why Japan shouldn’t forget about film tourism.

As California production jobs dry up, Gov. Newsom pushes to expand film and TV tax credit from $750 million to $1 billion.

At a Tokyo festival talk, Shahrbanoo Sadat and Jelena Maksimović discussed the financial and political barriers women face in the film industry.

At TIFFCOM, K2 Pictures, MUFG Bank and others weighed how film funds can bring outside capital into Japanese film beyond production committees.

Trump used part of his speech Friday, days away from the 2026 midterm elections, to make fun of actors and filmmakers for trying to meet with him to make moviemaking more accessible through tax credits.

Lucca Mortis grant allocation Based on the application file submitted – the application had the highest number of points in the application round, the renowned names associated with the film and the wonderful opportunity for Dutch film…

Groups representing the hotel and travel industries have endorsed a 20% tax credit for U.S. film and TV production.

Telefilm Canada is supporting 24 Canadian film festivals, under the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program (in its second round of decisions). A total of 47 film festivals are supported under this program in fiscal year 2026-2027 with…

With the directorial decrees of 30 October 2026, the results of the assessments carried out on the eligibility of tax credit requests relating to investments in cinemas, operating costs, and technical industries are published. This…

Do you have a feature film project supported by the CCA whose editing is scheduled for early 2027? Submit your project to the First Cut Belgium programme!

With the directorial decrees of 30 October 2026, the results of the assessments carried out on the admissibility are published: of advance applications for tax credits received for film, TV/web, short film, animation, documentary and…

Closure of anytime submissions (2026-2027) for the production assistance programme until 31 March 2027

Screen Ireland announces Creative Futures Slate Fund for 2026-2028 Posted: 30th October 2026 Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to announce the 2026-2028 edition of the agency's Creative Futures Slate Funding. The Creative Futures…

The 2026 IBERMEDIA call was open from 30 January to 30 March, during which time 539 projects were submitted from the various countries of the Ibero-American Community. Out of that total, the Technical Unit of the Programme has pre-selected 370 projects.

Rasoulof and Sadat pushed back on a separate Oscar category for exiles as Cate Blanchett’s Displacement Film Fund shorts screened in Tokyo.

Shahrbanoo Sadat and Mohammad Rasoulof screened their Displacement Film Fund shorts at the festival.

The thriller game Crop from the Norwegian developer Carbonara Games has been awarded NOK 4,700,000 in development funding following a market assessment from the Norwegian…

California lawmakers held a hearing Thursday to begin the conversation around an unlimited state film and TV incentive.

France’s National Film Board marked its 80th anniversary with a three-day gathering of industry leaders in Paris, including Thierry Fremaux.

A new wave of First Nations storytellers will share their stories while growing their skills with ten South Australian First Nations creatives selected across two exciting SAFC initiatives for short film and podcasting.

With slate funding, the Filmfonds (Netherlands Film Fund) offers two years of financial support to independently operating producers for the development of 4 to 6 screenplays for feature films, feature-length animation films and/or…

Stenzin Tankyong’s Ladakh-set debut ‘Kakthet' (Idiot) wins the inaugural Humans of Cinema and Safarnaama Pictures co-production fund.

47 audiovisual projects have been funded through the Apulia Film Fund 2025, for a total amount of 7,734,332.86 euros. This is what emerges from the evaluation results of the projects submitted under the Call for Applications promoted by…

Head Gear US will invest $120M in U.S. indie film and TV in its first year with Samantha Allwinton leading the new operation.

The nationwide incentive could change the American film industry, but California could still fall behind as other states step up.

Daily Capital aims to raise $3.1 million for Taiwan-Japan co-productions, starting with period romance series ‘Love Ends in Bloom.’

SBS, National Indigenous Television (NITV) and Screen Australia have unveiled nine projects shortlisted for the first round of the 2026 Digital Originals initiative, continuing a seven-year partnership that has helped emerging…

Please note that the directorial decree of 27 October 2026, no. 3222, has been published, ordering the early closure of the 2025 session of the national distribution tax credit (TCDN) and the international distribution tax credit (TCDIF). The session will close at 23:59 on 27 October 2026.

‘Tokyo Vice’ producer Alex Boden and Netflix’s Deb Richards urged changes to Japan’s production incentive as the government readies a content body.

Are you between 18 and 27 years old, live in Schleswig-Holstein or Hamburg and are looking for a way to break into the film and media industry in the field of screenwriting, directing or immersive media? If you have already been able to gain initial experience in the film sector and are currently working on your own short film (up to max.

The deal includes a capital investment to help expand and grow the Hollywood studio and a collaboration on independent feature film production

Indie film 'Elastic Hearts' was denied a tax credit after filming in Texas over what the filmmakers claim were political reasons tied to abortion.

We’ve submitted our response to The Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) consultation on National Lottery ‘Good Cause’ funding. Key points we raised include: Supporting equal access across the UKWe support equal access…

The longest for this year's British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) has been announced, and a number of Film London alumni are included. In the Best British Short Film category, Film London 2022 Lodestar Calvin Demba and Tuli Litvak are…

SODEC unveils the 14 Quebec digital creative companies supported under the digital experience producer assistance programme.

The Federal Government is facing mounting pressure to legislate the removal of the 20 per cent cap on above-the-line costs under the Producer Offset, with a group of Australia’s most prominent production companies outlining the impact of the reform's delay.

Screenwest has announced changes to its First Nations funding programs, including increased development and travel contributions, following industry consultation.

From Bangor to Bollywood, and across generations, this year there will be something for everyone in Wales to see at their local cinema or community space. April sees Cardiff Animation Festival return to Chapter Arts Centre following its…

BUDAPEST: Peter Luisi’s Swiss/Hungarian coproduction The Glass House / Das Glashaus is partly shooting in Budapest with support from the National Film Institute – Hungary (NFI). The film focusing on Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz’s rescue mission in Budapest during the WW2 is using the Hungarian 30% tax r…

Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids) and Janet McTeer (Ozark, Albert Nobbs) will star in this poignant story of two couples exploring the impact of a traumatic brain injury on their lives. Jones will co-direct The Almond and The…

The development agency for Welsh film has announced the five short films commissioned to go into production through their Beacons scheme, supported by BBC Cymru Wales and BFI NETWORK with funding from the National Lottery. Ffilm Cymru’s…

017 Pink Punch A feminist comedy from journalist and writer Polly Mannings. Sick of her bleak reality, Cait enlists the help of wild best friend Becca to achieve her dream of having pink hair – with unforeseen consequences. Having…

Research, development and innovation can support the Welsh film industry to be more sustainable and make greener choices. The Green Cymru Challenge Fund is part of the wider Green Cymru programme which was first developed by Ffilm Cymru…

media.cymru will make region a global hub for media innovation and production. Ffilm Cymru Wales is delighted to be a member of the media.cymru Consortium, which has won a £50m bid to develop a world-leading cluster for media innovation…

The Green Cymru Challenge Fund is made possible by a partnership between the film sector development body Ffilm Cymru and screen sector innovation programme, Clwstwr. This new multidisciplinary innovation fund will advance solutions to…

The purpose of the fund is to support queer British documentary filmmakers – with a particular emphasis on those from underrepresented groups. Berwyn Rowlands, Festival Director said: “This is a major commitment to support the…

The Film Fund is sponsored by FROOT and Aberystwyth University who have committed to invest £20,000 in the final film. The purpose of the fund is to support queer British documentary filmmakers – with a particular emphasis on those from…

Ffilm Cymru Wales will administer the new fund of £1million a year for an initial two-year period, which will be integrated with their current delegated National Lottery funds from the Arts Council of Wales. Producers can now access up…

Join Ffilm Cymru, Creative Wales and Arts Council of Wales to learn how this new blended fund and streamlined process will work. The webinar will feature a presentation on the production fund, including information on the application…

Media Cymru will help develop businesses and individuals within the sector with a series of funding rounds, training, research, and opportunities over the next five years which will revolutionise the media landscape in the Cardiff…

Beacons shines a light on Welsh talent, supporting emerging filmmakers from Wales to make a cinematic calling card with funding, training, mentoring and advice. This latest slate of short films showcases the diverse variety of stories,…

Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden and Plaid Cymru Designated Member Cefin Campbell have revealed the funding will be delivered through Ffilm Cymru and further details which will be announced shortly. The commitment is part…

Media Cymru is keen to receive applications from creators operating in a range of disciplines and industries, with particular interest in ideas relating to virtual production, new formats and ways of creating content, gaming, immersive…

The partnerships will enable the BFI to grow the activity it supports UK-wide, building on frameworks and networks established since 2012. This ‘good cause’ National Lottery funding aims to grow cinema audiences for UK independent and…

These six shorts from distinctive new voices in Welsh film tell cinematic stories through multiple languages and creative forms, including live-action, animation and documentary. “From coming-of-age drama to revenge thriller, rural…

HBO's investment in the upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series puts its budget in the same bracket as some of the network's priciest shows

The chancellor of the exchequer has announced a package of reforms to the audio-visual tax reliefs as part of today’s Spring Budget statement. This announcement follows the HM Treasury consultation on changes to the tax reliefs relating…

Sinema Cymru, a collaboration between S4C and Creative Wales, will be delivered by Ffilm Cymru, and is aimed at developing a minimum of three feature films a year, with a view to progressing one for production funding. The £180k fund,…

Ffilm Cymru Wales and Media Cymru are partnering on a new £600,000 Greening the Screen Fund and organisations based in the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) can apply for up to £250,000 to scale-up their work in environmental sustainability.…

Film can be watched in the public cinema network of the City Hall of São Paulo: 26 CEUs, Centro de Formação Cultural Cidade Tiradentes and Biblioteca Roberto Santos Special programming will make available over 250 screenings across all regions of the capital São Paulo, October 2026 - The City Hall of São Paulo,…

Through their Film Exhibitor Fund, with funding from the National Lottery, Ffilm Cymru Wales provides £170,000 annually to support independent cinemas and film festivals to entertain and inspire people throughout the nation with a…

Nithya Raman's campaign is taking issue with a Karen Bass TV ad in which Bass claims credit for expanding the state film incentive program.

Beacons shines a light on Welsh talent, supporting emerging filmmakers from Wales to make a cinematic calling card with funding, training, mentoring and guidance. Since 2014, the scheme has produced 35 short films seen on cinema,…

BAFTA albert today outlined the key recommendations from the Screen New Deal (SND) Transformation Plan for Wales, setting out a path to a sustainable future for the film and high-end television industries alongside its second annual…

Higgsfield, the AI video and image generation startup, extended its Series B funding round with new investments from Nvidia and TCV.

Beacons shines a light on Welsh talent, supporting emerging filmmakers from Wales to make a cinematic calling card with funding, training, mentoring and guidance. In November eight short film projects were selected to embark on a period…

Cate Blanchett's Displacement Film Fund has partnered with The New Yorker to release fiive short films.

Alice Lowe, director of Prevenge and Timestalker, said: "Lower budget films are the training ground for the talent we have in the UK in spades. It’s essential to give the grassroots filmmakers impetus to generate work in the UK, sowing…

With funding from the National Lottery, Ffilm Cymru Wales provides support to independent film exhibitors to entertain and inspire people throughout the nation with a greater choice of films. As part of the organisation’s commitment to…

The Greening The Screen Development Fund is designed and delivered by Ffilm Cymru Wales and Media Cymru. The competition will invest up to £50,000 in projects for eligible businesses to develop innovative ways to make the Welsh TV and…

The projects are led by film and TV production companies, studios and facilities based in the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR), and cover varied elements of production, including power, transport, food, water, and construction materials.…

As the effects of climate change on the planet and its people become ever more apparent, the film industry’s responsibility for tackling it not only involves decarbonising production, but also creating impactful climate stories that…

Sinema Cymru, a collaboration between S4C, Ffilm Cymru Wales and the Welsh Government via Creative Wales, has announced a second round of funding aimed at developing multiple Welsh-language feature films a year, with a view to…

Beacons shines a light on Welsh talent, supporting emerging filmmakers from Wales to make a cinematic calling card with funding, training, mentoring and guidance. In October 2024, nine projects were selected to embark on a period of…

A coalition of talent agencies and independent producers said Thursday that it supports the U.S. film incentive bill as a 'first step.'

PODGORICA: The Film Centre of Montenegro has distributed 1,302,000 EUR as production grants for 22 projects including feature films, long documentaries, minority coproductions, and films already in production. Two feature films from 15 submitted projects received production grants: Place after Darkn…

Elon Musk reportedly invested $1 billion in Skydance, a day after John Malone predicted an $8 billion to $10 billion SpaceX deal.

The fund makes up to £30,000 available for individual projects with the potential to be ready for production within 12 months of the start of the development period, with smaller awards of up to £10,000 available for earlier stage…

With National Lottery funding delegated by the Arts Council of Wales, Ffilm Cymru Wales provides support to independent film exhibitors to entertain and inspire people throughout the nation with a greater choice of films. In the first…

On 30th March Ffilm Cymru Wales will be launching our new Film Exhibitor Fund. Following feedback from the sector, we have made some adjustments to how the funding will be distributed. Join our webinar on 12th March to find out more…

Beacons shines a light on Welsh talent, supporting emerging filmmakers from Wales to make a cinematic calling card with funding, training, mentoring and guidance. Since 2014, the scheme has produced 50 short films seen on cinema,…

Join Fund Manager Chris Filip at this in-person information session about the International Business Development strand of the UKGSF. The UK Global Screen Fund is an £18m per annum fund and programme designed to boost international…

The Beacons Short Film Fund is run annually by Ffilm Cymru and combines National Lottery funds delegated via the Arts Council of Wales and BFI NETWORK funds delegated via the British Film Institute. It supports the development and…

Unspeakable follows Lil (Scanlen), a young mother who struggles to connect with her newborn baby. Ashamed and exhausted, she tells no one—not even her domineering mother, Judith (Davis). But something terrifying already senses the void…

Navarra Film Industry, as part of its initiatives aimed at boosting the training and international projection of production companies from Navarra, is collaborating with EURODOC 2027, one of the leading European training programmes for…

Since 2006, the development agency for Welsh film has provided over £3.3m of exhibition funding to 372 projects, supporting 70,673 film screenings seen by more than 2.7m people pan-Wales. This year, Ffilm Cymru Wales evolved the way it…

We offer you all the news from the Canary Islands audiovisual sector in a single space: News, Grants, Festivals - everything at your fingertips!

On-location production is still declining in Los Angeles, even if CA's Film & Television Tax Credit Program is propping up much of what's left.

The second ESFUF call for 2026 production projects is open, with a deadline of 2 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. The call is open to feature fiction films, documentaries and animation films.

Italy's audiovisual sector saw its first decline in content investment since 2018 last year, the annual APA report revealed at the MIA Market today.

Italian content investment dropped 7.4% in 2025 largely due to uncertainty over the country's domestic tax credits, a Rome MIA market report said.

The directorial decree of 20 October 2026, rep. 3119, is published, approving the ranking of grants allocated for supporting the cross-border distribution of Italian films with priority theatrical exploitation – FILM DISTRIBUTION FUND – Year 2025, referred to in the directorial decree of 3…

São Paulo, October 2026 - Spcine, the audiovisual company of the City Hall of São Paulo, linked to the Municipal Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy, announces the opening of applications for Call for Applications 07/2026/SPCINE/PNAB - Support for Unprecedented Videocasts and Podcasts in São Paulo Territories.

A €100M ($112M) pot titled the One Media Capital Fund for TV and film projects shooting in Italy launched today at the MIA Market.

Raj Singh and Italy's RP1 Holding are launching an innovative €100 million fund to finance audiovisual productions and film distribution in Italy.

“There is a vibrant local production market, which is always appealing,” Raj Singh, CEO of Media Capital Technologies, told the MIA Market on Tuesday.

This October, ten writers came together for "NEST Space" at the Baltic Sea to work on their series and film ideas there.

Vancouver, B.C. (October 19, 2026) – Today, Creative BC is pleased to announce the 17 recipients of the 2026/27 Book Publishers Market Fund program (the Program). The Program provides financial support for B.C. publishers to attend…

As part of its policy to structure professional career paths in film and the audiovisual sector, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine and ALCA are creating a dedicated scheme entitled "Aide au parcours" (Career Path Grant), aimed at experienced writers and writer-directors from Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

As part of its policy to structure professional pathways in cinema and the audiovisual sector, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine and ALCA are creating a dedicated grant entitled "Pathway Support (Aide au parcours)", intended for experienced writers and writer-directors from Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

As part of its policy to structure professional career paths in film and audiovisual media, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine and ALCA are creating a dedicated support scheme entitled "Aide au parcours" (Career Path Grant), intended for experienced writers and writer-directors from Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

As part of its policy to structure professional careers in cinema and the audiovisual sector, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region and ALCA have created a dedicated grant entitled "Career Support", aimed at experienced writers and writer-directors in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

SODEC announces production support for eight feature-length fiction film projects following the application intake of 15 July last.

As part of its policy to structure professional career paths in film and audiovisuals, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine and ALCA are creating dedicated funding entitled "Career Support Scheme" (Aide au parcours), intended for experienced writers and writer-directors from Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Altogether 49 projects applied for production support. Image: from the film Finding Kvens (Näkymätön kansa). Photographer: Hallstein Guthu. The Board of the Finnish Film Foundation gave 2,375,000 euros of production support to 12…

Described as Scotland’s leading documentary talent development scheme, and supported by Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen, the 29th edition of Bridging the Gap will enable 12 talents from Scotland and Northern Ireland to develop their documentary ideas and take the next steps in their practices.

Please note that the deadline for submitting tax credit applications for the 2025 session relating to the cinema upgrading tax credit intervention line, previously set at 23:59 on 20 October 2026 by directorial decree no. 17 of September 2026,

The Call for Applications for the Promotion of Film Co-productions with a Minority Croatian Share in 2027 has been published.

American Film Market has set an inaugural Global Screen Economy Summit on opening day that will examine a proposed federal production tax incentive.

California's GOP gubernatorial candidate on his talks with Ellison, Sarandos and Voight, and his sweeping film tax credit plan. Plus: Bass vs. Raman and what to know at the ballot box

SODEC informs you that as of 1 November 2026, advance rulings issued under the refundable tax credit for Québec film and television production will be issued without an estimate of the tax credit, their sole purpose being to confirm…

UKGSF director Denitsa Yordanova on what producers and sales agents need to know.

Bruel said more UK productions should access the CNC

Film Fund Luxembourg and the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing cooperation between Luxembourg and the Republic of Korea in the fields of film and the audiovisual sector. The…

The Australian Children’s Television Foundation invested $10.2 million in production in 2025-26, up from $6.2 million the previous year, according to its annual report.

Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate for California governor, issued an expanded plan for Hollywood production on Wednesday.

Join us for the next BFI NETWORK Shorts School! A free online series of talks for emerging directors, writers and producers working towards a short form project and those interested in applying to the next round of the Short Film Fund.…

Following a successful kick-off at FilmFest Hamburg, it’s time to get down to business: MOIN Film Fund, the Five Nordics and the German Federal Film Board (FFA) are looking for ten established writers from Germany, Denmark, Norway,…

Creative Europe has awarded a total of 1,000,000 euros in slate development funding to Einar Film Drama, Motion Blur Films, Empathitude Pictures,…

The Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade, ICEX, in collaboration with the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts, ICAA, invites Spanish film production companies with a project in development to submit their applications for the Visitors Programme at the Berlinale Co-Production Market, which will be held in…

Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade, ICEX, in collaboration with the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts, ICAA, invites Spanish film production companies with a project in development to submit their applications for the Visitors Programme at the Berlinale Co-Production Market to be held in…

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and opponent Councilmember Nithya Raman went head-to-head in a fierce debate Tuesday just three weeks before Election Day.

Spirited takes on present challenges and future potential marked a boisterous 17th edition of the influential Durban FilmMart.

Call for Applications: Rotterdam Lab 2027 open to Producers, Directors and Writer/Directors Posted: 13th October 2026 Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to open its call for applications for Irish industry professionals who wish to…

Howard and Karen Baldwin Launch HKT Group With Backing From Thessalon First Nation In Landmark Partnership

The 40% Producer Offset demands above-the-line costs are just 20% of the total budget.

In connection with this year's application round for grants for film festivals – operation, the Norwegian Film Institute invites you to a digital information meeting.

Toni Collette’s directorial debut ‘The Best Of’ is among 75 projects sharing more than $11.7 million in Screen Australia funding.

Toni Collette's feature directorial debut 'The Best Of' and the first feature from comedy group Sooshi Mango are among 75 narrative projects to share in $16.9 million in funding from Screen Australia.

Screen Australia has today announced over $16.9 million in production and development funding for 75 Narrative Content projects. Across feature film, series and short film, the latest funding supports a broad slate that reflects the…

Rodrigo Teixeira and fellow producers behind 'Fjord,' 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' and 'The End of It' swapped lessons at a BFI London Film Festival industry session held in association with The Hollywood Reporter.

Please note that the deadline for the preliminary completion phase of tax credit applications for the 2025 session regarding the following areas of intervention: NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT (TCDN) INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT (TCDIF) previously set at 23:59 on 12 October 2026 by the directorial decree…

Watrfall, the Ron Perlman-owned creators financing platform, has opened submissions on a $275,000 fund, which puts control in the hands of audiences.

FNE spoke to the head of the Estonian Film Institute following the recent MEDICI training programme in Tallinn for the heads of film funding bodies and why being a small country does not mean that a country should have a small voice in European film policy making. What is the MEDICI training program…

BUDAPEST: Seven TV projects received 338,000 EUR / 124 m HUF as production support from the National Film Institute – Hungary (NFI). The projects include two long animated films and five long documentaries. Click HERE to see the grants chart.

Philippine co-production fund now offers two tracks, with up to $210,000 for Philippine-led features and bonuses for ASEAN partnerships.

Tasveer Film Market sets 12 feature projects and nine short finalists, with $150,000 in grants and new Tasveer EDU program.

The fund also unveils the agencies appointed to deliver international promotional activities under ScreenUK.

ALCA, in partnership with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, organised a series of thematic webinars to help professionals get to grips with the new intervention regulations of the Cinema and Audiovisual Support Fund. These sessions presented the main changes to the...

Since 2006, the development agency for Welsh film has provided over £3.3m of exhibition funding to 372 projects, supporting 70,673 film screenings seen by more than 2.7m people pan-Wales. This year, Ffilm Cymru Wales evolved the way it…

Manitoba Film & Music (MFM) in partnership with the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Manitoba Indigenous Short Film Fund. Three filmmak…

This generates over € 11.7 million in production expenditure in the Netherlands across the entire spectrum of national film professionals and film companies. Grants awarded in this round include support for: Funded film projects third…

'The Settlers’ producer Giancarlo Nasi gives advice on international co-production at the VIFF Business Hub. 'It's complicated.'

The campus near St. Louis will feature six soundstages totaling 144,000 square feet.

The California Film Commission revealed 35 feature films that have been selected to receive California tax credits -- including the sequel to Michael.

The Film London Production Market opened yesterday, with a keynote from Stephen Kelliher, MD and co-founder of Bankside Films. Now in its 20th year, the market connects ideas with finance to help get films made, with 105…

Lionsgate's upcoming sequel to the highest grossing biopic of all time, "Michael," headlined the latest batch of 35 films approved for California's production incentive program.

'Michael 2' will collect $31 million in California tax credits, and 'Last Friday' will also get state funding.

As part of its policy to structure professional career paths in film and audiovisual media, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine is creating a dedicated support scheme entitled "Aide au parcours" (Career Support), aimed at experienced writers and writer-directors from Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites eligible Indigenous South African Filmmakers to apply for selection as an Indigenous Cinema Alliance Fellow, presented as part of South Africa’s designation as the European Film…

This year’s BFI London Film Festival – the fourth curated by Kristy Matheson – is blessed with a stellar lineup of Screen Talks and two big animations receiving their world premieres.

Democratic lawmakers campaigned with union leaders on Tuesday for a federal film incentive, which they hope will pass by the end of the year.

The second edition of NLWave, the Utrecht-based two-day showcase of new Dutch film content, came to a close October 2 following the presentation of 35 early stage projects and works in progress.

The report comes as the entertainment industry pushes hard on Congress to pass a federal production tax incentive

The report comes as the entertainment industry pushes hard on Congress to pass a federal production tax incentive

Up to seven projects in the post-production phase and seeking financing for their completion will be presented to accredited professionals in the industry area of the 42nd edition of FICG 2027: producers, distributors, sales agents, service companies, support funds and representatives of...

From October 26 to November 4, 2026, the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will take place. Founded in 1985, the festival ranks among Asia’s leading international film festivals and was classified as an A-Festival in 2026 under FIAPF’s new accreditation system.

Vancouver, B.C. (October 1, 2026) – Today, Creative BC announces the 14 projects that will receive production and post production financing for their long-form scripted feature length films, documentaries, and series projects. With…

TALLINN: The Estonian village of Laulasmaa is hosting, from 30 September to 3 October 2026, the 15th international MEDICI training programme, bringing together leaders of European film funds and other key decision-makers in film financing. The Estonian Film Institute is MEDICI’s local partner for th…

The Call for applications for the co-development of co-productions of cinematographic works between Italy and Portugal – Year 2025 is aimed at the development of cinematographic work projects (fiction, animation and documentary) in…

Doc Society has announced the $2.7 million Love and Rockets Fund for films "in service of better futures" alongside the first six supported projects

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) will wind up its Core Funding Programme next year, ending just over NZD1 million of operational funding for ten organisations.

Screen Australia has announced more than $5.7 million in production and development funding for 47 documentaries, including Mint Pictures' upcoming feature documentary 'Bondi' and Randall Wood's 'The Brain Garden'.

Screen Australia has today announced over $5.7 million of production and development funding for 47 documentaries that bring distinctive Australian voices and perspectives to the screen, supporting both established and emerging teams.…

The Paramount antitrust settlement and a proposed U.S. film incentive reflect Hollywood's growing connections to the state.

The ex-Fox News host is facing an uphill battle to achieve his goal of being Golden State governor, but Steve Hilton sure has a lot of Hollywood…

Adapted from the book Matrescence by Lucy Jones, the feature documentary is being directed by Emmy and BAFTA-nominated director Kathryn Ferguson.

Madeleine Arthur & Dianne Doan Leading Psychological Horror 'Doula'

The Sundance Institute announced today the latest cohort of Documentary Fund Grantees. Over $1 million in unrestricted grant support has been provided to 19 projects, four of which are in development, 12 in production, and three in postproduction.

A national production incentive would make independent film's most reliable asset bigger. It does nothing for the stage where most good projects die.

With the directorial decrees of 29 September 2026, the results of the assessments carried out on the eligibility of tax credit applications relating to investments in cinemas, operating costs, and technical industries are published.…

With the directorial decrees of 29 September 2026, the results of the assessments carried out on the admissibility are published: of advance tax credit applications received for film, TV/web, short film, animation and documentary…

IDFA 2026 has announced the titles selected for its Short Documentary Competition, alongside new selections for Signed, Best of Fests, and Paradocs. IDFA DocLab has also unveiled first projects for its 20th anniversary, as well as the winners of the Film Fund DocLab Interactive Grant 2026.

Film London is pleased to announce the keynote speaker and line-up for this year’s expanded Film London Production Finance Market (PFM), taking place on 6-7 October in central London.Opening the two-day Market will be a keynote…

The DGCA presents "ITALY OFFERS EVERYTHING YOU NEED", the guide containing all the information for shooting in Italy

PRODUCTION GRANT The Lillehammer region is issuing a call for applications for a production grant of NOK 150,000. The grant will go towards the production of a feature film or series. The grant is intended to strengthen the applicant's…

All the Downtime – Ant Hampton In his new work, Ant Hampton focuses on systems of an entirely different scale, yet here too the focus remains on the people subjected to them – potentially all of us in the end. All the Downtime begins as…

The legislation gained the support of lawmakers from both parties.

Toronto, September 28, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today released Ripple Effect, our annual report for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The report shows that the CMF invested $338.8M in 1,248 audiovisual and interactive digital media…

With reference to directorial decree no. 2828 of 25 September 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the "decree"), which governs the deadlines and procedures for submitting tax credit applications for the 2025 session (TCDN and TCDIF),…

Fourteen Dutch documentary projects, twelve of which are at advanced stage, will be presented during the second edition of NLWave (September 30 to October 2), an initiative of the Netherlands Film Fund and presented in co-operation with SEE NL.

Film Execs Ponder U.S. Federal Film Tax Credit Impact, Timeline & Potential Price Rises -- Zurich Summit

Please note that directorial decree no. 2828 of 25 September 2026 has been published, governing the terms and procedures for submitting tax credit applications for the 2025 session relating to the following intervention lines: NATIONAL…

In an op-ed, four cinema owners call for Congress to support a 5-year tax credit for theater upgrades.

Please note that on Wednesday 30 September 2026 the "Call for applications for the development of co-productions of cinematographic works between Italy and Portugal" for the 2025 financial year will be published.

The move comes as the US introduces a federal incentive.

The FFF Bayern is supporting Monsanto, an international co-production for Netflix with a star cast. The feature film is being produced in Bavaria and will also be shot here for the most part.

Five major international projects are being created with Bavarian participation: Komplizen Film, Elation Pictures and Rabbit Track Pictures are producing the theatrical adaptation Foxfinder with writer and director Aoife McArdle.

Governor Gavin Newsom applauded today’s announcement of the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, which would establish a national…

With funding of R$ 100k per project, operationalised via PNAB, the public call seeks works that go beyond the traditional screen and occupy urban and exhibition environments; the new application deadline runs until 30 September. SÃO PAULO, September 2026 — Spcine, the cinema and audiovisual company of the City…

20% transferable tax credit for above-the-line, below-the-line workers; 5% uplift for independent shoots.

Following funding decisions under the 2026-27 Talent to Watch Program, Telefilm Canada announces an investment of $3,598,068 in 16 feature film projects from emerging filmmakers. A total of 136 applications were received, representing…

Please note that directorial decree no. 2821 of 24 September 2026 has been published, establishing that from 10:00 on 30 September 2026 to 23:59 on 14 October 2026, it will be possible to submit tax credit applications through the DGCOL…

La Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) informs you of the implementation of the new interim financing programme for the refundable tax credit for Québec film and television production – Direct Loan, which will come into force on 28 September next.

I’ve learned the push for a federal production tax credit is moving rapidly toward legislation. Here's what's at stake

An online information session via Teams is scheduled for next Monday, 28 September, starting at 14:30, in the context of the Call for Applications for Support for the Production of Audiovisual and Multimedia Works - Fiction, Documentary and Animation, focusing on the following topics: - Eligible applicants for the call;-…

For its first call for projects, the Fonds pour les Auteurs et Producteurs Africains (FAPA - Fund for African Writers and Producers) has selected 15 mentoring programmes from 44 applications originating from 14 countries. A first selection…

UK film and high-end television productions claimed a combined £1.6bn in tax relief during 2024/25, according to new HM Revenue & Customs figures, as film claims reached an all-time high while high-end TV relief fell by 10%. The figures, publishe…

California governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation expanding the state’s film and television tax credit programme and creating a new standalone incentive for post-production work

1. ABOUT THE PROGRAMME The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites applications from experienced producers who own or manage a South African production company. The Sediba Creative Enterprise Programme is business training. It…

Doubling down on California’s role as the home of the entertainment industry, Governor Newsom signed new legislation further expanding California’s…

Then It Accidentally Broke It. Here's How Sacramento Just Fixed It.

Shared Ground will connect Indigenous filmmakers across three countries through a series of international labs designed to build relationships and create new opportunities for Indigenous-led collaboration. [Update: Applications were…

The "Call for applications relating to the recognition of art-house cinema status and the granting of contributions for the programming of art-house films or research and experimentation carried out in 2025 – Article 27 of Law No. 220…

A. Basic form information Form title: Call for Applications – Albania–UK Film…

The "Call for applications relating to the grant of financial support for activities disseminating film culture" – Article 27 of Law No. 220 of 2016 – Year 2026 is published. Applications may be submitted via the DGCOL IT platform from 1 October to 31 October 2026 at 23:59.

Production of feature fiction films: Submission dates, important details and reminder regarding the closure of projects supported in development

We present the 20 selected participants for the second edition of INCAA Impulsa, the audiovisual acceleration programme aimed at young Argentine creators. After overcoming two challenges, the finalists will continue their journey at the…

Aspiring comedy writers from across the Liverpool City Region are being given the chance to turn their ideas into the next big BBC sitcom thanks to a major new development project launched by BBC Comedy, supported by Liverpool City…

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in partnership with the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), invites eligible South African producers to apply for an opportunity to attend the European Film Market and participate…

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites eligible South African producers to apply for selection to the South African Producers Spotlight, presented as part of South Africa’s designation as the European Film Market’s…

Up to seven fiction feature films in the post-production stage and looking for financing for their completion will be presented to professionals accredited to the industry area of the Festival: producers, distributors, sales agents, service companies, funding bodies and festival representatives with...

Shared Ground will connect Indigenous filmmakers across three countries through a series of international Labs designed to build relationships and create new opportunities for Indigenous-led collaboration. The Indigenous Screen Office…

From pilot to season 1 With this call for projects, Wallimage wishes to enable producers to follow up on a pilot previously supported by the Fund. The financing of this first season must make it possible to test or consolidate audiences…

MONTREAL – Following the funding decisions for the first intake of its Career Development Initiatives Program, Telefilm Canada announces an investment of $997,075 in 27 initiatives, including 21 through the Selective Stream and 6…