AFCI News

The Number Of Films Shot In Seville Is Up 34.35% On Last Year

 
  •  Audiovisual productions managed in 2010: 145
  •  Audiovisual productions managed in 2011: 196
  •  Audiovisual productions filmed in 2010: 131 
  •  Audiovisual productions filmed in 2011: 177
 
Apart from film productions, there were also  49 photographic productions in 
2011. 
 
Interestingly, productions in

Thailand Film Office Calls for Regional Film Commission Cooperation As it Ramps-Up Film Tourism

Bangkok, Thailand, January 25, 2012 – Representatives from the Department of Tourism, Thailand Film Office attending the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCnet),  ASEAN – ROK Cooperation Project  in Vietnam and Myanmar January 9th – 12th 2012, called for increased film commission regional cooperation: 

 

Malaga Film Shoots Increase By 17%

During 2011, Malaga Film Office, a non-profit public organisation funded by the local City Council of Malaga, has continued to generate benefits for the city thanks to an increase in film shoots from the previous year of 17%, which has translated into an investment of almost €1,500,000.

AFCI At Sundance | Co-Operative Production: Focus On Utah

Saturday, January 21, 11am

THE HUB presented by the Utah Film Commission
(751 Main Street)

AFCI Announces Dates & Venue For Locations 2012

The Association of Film Commissioners International is delighted to announce that our annual Locations Show event will be hosted at the Los Angeles Convention Center, opposite the LA Live Complex, on Friday-Saturday, June 15-16, 2012!

FRRFC Signs Cooperation Agreement with Ile De France Film Commission, Strengthening it's International Presence

 

Steve Solot and Olivier-René Veillon at Casa França-Brasil (Caru Ribeiro)
Steve Solot and Olivier-René Veillon at Casa França-Brasil  (Caru Ribeiro)

“TV ME!” Pitch/Concept Contest for New Television Content Opens for Submissions


Sarasota, FL – October 3, 2011 - The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office (SCFEO) announces a call for entries for the 2012 TV ME! Contest – the nationwide innovative writers’ competition seeking fresh, creative content ideas for television programming. Entries may be submitted now through December 30, 2011.

Thailand Wins Hospitality & Location Accolades – Again!

Bangkok, Thailand – September 26, 2011 – On the back of the announcement of the annual Top World Best Destinations by Conde Nast Travelers in which Thailand placed 4th (up from 19th last year) and Phuket came in 10th on Conde Nast’s World’s Top Island Destinations, P3 Update Magazine, has once again designated Thailand as a “Top Notch International Location” for 2011 as well as, a “Sought After Asian Location” for production and location shoots.

AFCI Board of Directors Call For Nominations

Dear Members,

It is my pleasure to announce the call for nominations for the 2012 AFCI Board of Directors. This is your chance to be a part of the exciting changes and growth of your organization. All employees of Film Commissions in good standing are encouraged to apply.

Alabama Strengthens Film Incentives

Montgomery, Ala. — Television producers can now receive financial incentives as high as 35 percent for filming a television series in Alabama, says State Film Office Manager Kathy Faulk.
 

     The new law allows a TV series to be considered as one aggregated project in a 12-month period to qualify for refundable tax credits, she said. Alabama now has one of the most aggressive film legislative incentivespackages in the country, which makes the state more competitive.