Federal Budget Bad for Film Business
Fri, 11 May 2007, 01:17 pmLabrug27 posts in thread
Federal Budget Bad for Film Business
Fri, 11 May 2007, 01:17 pmThe most recent federal budget announced that $300 million would be set aside for Film and Television Production, including rebate incentives of 40% for Australian Films and 20% for TV.
This is offset by the plan to abolish what is known as the 10AB Incentive. This allows for producers to write off 100 per cent of their costs as a tax deduction and has stimulated the film industry in recent years. There are concerns that the removal of this incentive will see a drop in film production.
Read the Official Alliance Press Release here. Uncertain Future for Aussie Arts.
Absit invidia
Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Virgin Director
muriel, priscilla, shine,
Tue, 15 May 2007, 11:49 amWalter Plinge
muriel, priscilla, shine, piano, ballroom, romper, castle are all past the 10yr limit
Rabbit proof was not successful. Just because a film wins accolades doesn't mean it's any good.
Happy Feet? Ahem. Well that one penguin sounded australian...right?
Moulin ROuge? australian? last time I checked the moulin rouge was in france. Sure it was shot in australia.
Not Mentioned yet
The Proposition (2006) was good: probably the slickest looking australian film. Period. (Guy Pierce, David Wenham)
Japanese Story.
Sure. It looked nice. But wooden actors and a wooden storyline don't win bucks.
So the sum of it all: The only movie's in the past ten years that made any money whatsover were by established directors.
Like rats from a sinking ship.
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