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TV
production boon, by Garry Maddox - 13th May 2004
(Credit:
The Sydney Morning Herald)
Hardly noticed among the family giveaways in the federal
budget was an initiative to encourage more international
television production to Australia.
In
a move long sought by marketer AusFilm, the 12.5 per
cent tax offset for films has been extended to big-budget
television series.
AusFilm's
chief executive, Trisha Rothkrans, said yesterday
she was encouraged the Government had addressed the
crisis in production levels.
"This
announcement will make us competitive with other destinations
around the world," she said.
After
offshore and co-produced television production worth
$158 million in 2000-01, the work has dried up in
the past two financial years.
"The
extension of the offset to television means more employment
for cast and crew and gives opportunities for training,
especially in the visual effects sector," said
Rothkrans.
Links:
Websites
AusFILM
Australian
Film Commission
IMMM
Filmfestivals
Entertainment Group
Courage
Films
The
Film Factory
Coherent
Productions
Madd
Films
Essan
Laurent Productions
Ringpost
Productions
SMD
Productions
Arsenault
Agencies
Press
Releases
Film
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*Disclaimer
- Media Man Australia director, Greg Tingle, has a
business relationship with all companies listed in
the websites section, other than AusFILM and the AFC.
Correct
at time on publication on MMA website - 21st May 2004.
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