Great Caterer/Chef recommendation in L.A. and N.Y.

Hi everybody, Hope you are enjoying your sunny sunday. I wanted to rec a good friend that i have not seen for so long and I just ran into her yesterday. Colleen Stewart is a great private Chef and Film Caterer that have been working in L.A. and N.Y. for several years now. She is very film friendly and will do her best to adapt to your budget. She is a cutting edge artist, her food is 100% organic, non-GMO, gluten-free and can be holistic oriented. Colleen...

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FCC eases rules on foreign ownership of TV and radio stations ..

FCC eases rules on foreign ownership of TV and radio stations ... The Federal Communications Commission wants to encourage more foreign ownership of television and radio stations. Currently, there is a 25% cap on a foreign company or individual when it comes to owning a stake in a broadcast property. While the cap is not being loosened per se, the FCC said on Thursday that if an investment exceeded 25%, it could still be approved. "The...

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Film Subsidies Safe as Europe Backs Co-Production Friendly Regulations...

New regulations will allow for more state funding of cross-border productions and increased support for distribution costs. Producers across Europe are rejoicing following new regulations, published Thursday (Nov. 14) by the European Commission, that will allow for greater state subsidies for European co-productions, multimedia projects and film distribution across Europe. AFM: Why Germany Still MattersState Cash, Co-Productions Boost Ukrainian Film Output...

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E.U. Commission Re-ups And Expands Film Subsidies...

 E.U. Commission Re-ups And Expands Film Subsidies... The E.U. has renewed its Communication Cinema policy comprising regulations for film subsidies PARIS— European industry players have gotten their happy ending: The European Commission has finally reupped film subsidies and preserved territorial obligations following 18 months of intense lobbying from film boards and guilds. Regrouped under the Communication Cinema policy, the regulations...

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Comcast to Enable Movie Purchasing in Early EST Window...

Comcast to Enable Movie Purchasing in Early EST Window... Comcast is expanding from renting to selling movies from major studios by the end of the year, sources confirmed. The nation's largest cable operator will join digital streaming platforms such as Apple's iTunes and Vudu in allowing users to purchase films in an evolving new window leading into the traditional home-video window, known as "early EST" or as studios recently agreed to call...

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Hollywood Backs Antipiracy Curriculum for Elementary Schools...

Hollywood Backs Antipiracy Curriculum for Elementary Schools... When it comes to learning about the evils of Internet piracy, Hollywood studios and the major music labels want kids to start young. A nonprofit group called the Center for Copyright Information has commissioned a school curriculum to teach elementary-age children about the value of copyrights. The Los Angeles Times reports the nonprofit is backed by the MPAA, the RIAA and others. The...

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AFM: Hype, Hope and Business as Usual with China as Part of the New Normal...

AFM: Hype, Hope and Business as Usual with China as Part of the New Normal... Deals steady, rather than spectacular. Money flowing into co-prods and property too AFM Adjusts to Life After Focus Features Int'lThe Great Wall of Chinese money has not exactly washed away the American Film Market this week. Rather, it has seeped into every conversation and every deal permutation. Chinese companies are attending the AFM in record numbers, according to market...

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French Film Exports Reach a 10-Year Record With $282 Million in 2012...

French Film Exports Reach a 10-Year Record With $282 Million in 2012... Will Caviar and Champagne Lure Auds to Luxe French Multiplex? Powered by Gaumont's "The Intouchables" (pictured above), EuropaCorp's "Taken 2″ and Wild Bunch's Oscar-winning "The Artist," French film sales scored €211.3 million ($282.2 million) in 2012, a 34.9% year-on hike and a 10-year record. Figures were compiled by the National Film Board (CNC), in collaboration with...

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Biz Honors Vets With Jobs Outreach...

Biz Honors Vets With Jobs Outreach... Heads Keep Rolling in Hollywood With Veterans Day at hand, it's useful to remember that the entertainment industry and the nation's armed forces long have had a fruitful partnership. Notable servicemen such as Frank Capra and Clark Gable have shot educational films for the War Dept., and celebrities including Bob Hope, Judy Garland and Humphrey Bogart performed for the troops with the USO. But today's Hollywood...

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U.K., South Korea Sign Cultural Agreement...

U.K., South Korea Sign Cultural Agreement... Mainland Chinese opportunities have led to a filmmaking exodus, but the territory is thriving as a shooting destination. Mainland China's industry is hogging the limelight, but Hong Kong is the most efficient gateway into the booming market north of the border, industryites from the territory said Thursday during an AFM panel discussion. Michael Bay Hails Hong Kong Despite 'Scary' 'Transformers' AttackHong...

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Turkey’s Economic Boom Fuels Film Expansion..

Turkey’s Economic Boom Fuels Film Expansion.. Budgets rise as producers tap more coin from new sources Turkey's booming economy is spilling over into the local film industry, boosting budgets and exports. Still, Turkey's film sector has plenty of room for improvement, especially compared with its terrific TV trade. With the country in turbo mode, Turkish film and TV producers over the past decade have been tapping into more coin, from both private...

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Save BC Film: Vancouver Lobby Helps Local Biz...

Save BC Film: Vancouver Lobby Helps Local Biz... Despite the dire conditions, Vancouver's biz has actually picked up a bit For decades Vancouver's hefty incentives have made the city a major shooting destination, especially for U.S. TV series. And lately the British Columbia metropolis has attracted a slew of vfx and animation companies, which have set up shop there to take advantage of tax breaks and the growing pool of local talent. But not...

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Colombia Takes Lead in Latin Incentives Surge...

Colombia Takes Lead in Latin Incentives Surge... Producers are being pulled south by nation's tax breaks When producer Mike Medavoy was pondering where to shoot "The 33," the feature centered on the 2010 mining accident in Chile that left 33 men trapped underground for 69 days while the world followed their plight on TV and social media, he faced several choices. One was to shoot the film entirely where it took place: Chile. Another was to split...

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AFM: Recent Box-Office Bombs Make Buyers Nervous...

AFM: Recent Box-Office Bombs Make Buyers Nervous... Some are expecting a distinctly chilly American Film Market thanks to several films that recently have bombed or underperformed at the international box office (duds include Bill Condon's The Fifth Estate and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, while Ron Howard's Rush hasn't lived up to expectations), leaving buyers rightly nervous. PHOTOS: 25 of Fall's Most Anticipated Movies And just as...

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Korean Film Industry: Censorship Rising?

Korean Film Industry: Censorship Rising? With a conservative gov't in place, bizzers fear the return of the scissors \ The modern South Korean film industry was born in the mid-'90s when the Busan festival helped push back the cloud of censorship that had prevailed for 10 years after the end of military rule. Since then, Korean directors have reveled in their freedom to shock, tantalize and blindside their audiences — whether coming from Kim...

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Thailand Bringing Film Industry Roadshow to Los Angeles...

Thailand Bringing Film Industry Roadshow to Los Angeles... The country's deputy prime minister and leading industry reps will host a symposium, business forum and networking party shortly before AFM gets underway. Thailand is set to bring its first-ever film and animation industry roadshow to Los Angeles in the days leading up to the American Film Market. Thailand's Oscar Submission 'Countdown' to Get U.S. Release Stephen Chow Developing Film...

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