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Ana Marques: “Our goal is to promote Portugal as a film destination” 25 APR 2025

Interviews

Ana Marques: “Our goal is to promote Portugal as a film destination”

The Executive Director of the Portugal Film Commission outlines the main reasons for filming in Portugal and details the financial incentives the government is offering to international productions.
UK: Survey revealed strong support for streaming levy to sustain the production industry 24 APR 2025

Production

UK: Survey revealed strong support for streaming levy to sustain the production industry

Percy & Warren’s Industry Survey reveals strong backing for regulatory measures to support the UK’s broadcasting sector, with 80.3% of respondents endorsing the government’s proposed streaming levy and 83.6% believing that now is the right time for its implementation. A significant 75.4% expressed concern that public service broadcasters (PSBs) will not survive without financial intervention.
Serious Kids secures distribution rights to live action family thriller "The Unreal" 27 FEB 2025

Kids & Animation

Serious Kids secures distribution rights to live action family thriller "The Unreal"

The title was commissioned by RTÉ and received support funding from Coimisiún na Meán and the Irish Government’s S481 tax credit. The second season has been commissioned and is finalizing funding applications, with delivery expected in Q4 2025.
UK Government to explore future of linear TV amid streaming shift 8 NOV 2024

Programmers

UK Government to explore future of linear TV amid streaming shift

The government will organize a forum, which will be chaired by Media Minister, Stephanie Peacock MP, and bring together representatives from TV industry and audience groups.
What is the real global impact of production incentives? 6 NOV 2024

Production

What is the real global impact of production incentives?

Olsberg SPI analyzed how incentives influence local economies, government spending, and wider cultural effects.