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Film News: Heady incentives await global filmmakers if threshholds can be met — The Paris region of Ile de France operates the country’s richest regional film fund, and the only one open to international productions.

Film News: Top prize goes to ‘Gaza We Are Coming’ — A boycott by filmmakers campaigning for an effective new film law in Greece failed to derail the 12th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.

Film News: Jafar Panahi believed to be in Tehran jail —
Concern is growing for the well-being of Iranian helmer Jafar Panahi, a vocal supporter of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi. Panahi was arrested at his Tehran home March 1 along with fellow filmmakers and family members.

Film News: Filmmakers hid cameras in faux rocks — Much of the impact of “The Cove ” comes from underwater footage.

Film News: Helmers find ways to make Oscar-worthy projects — Oscar-type movies don’t come easy, especially in today’s risk-averse climate. Just ask the filmmakers behind this year’s contenders. From the lowest budget productions to James Cameron’s costly, ambitious blockbuster “Avatar,” it’s a surprise the movies were ever made in the first place.

Film News: New bill aims to increase coin for filmmakers — Florida’s film industry proponents want to redress the balance with other states as they compete for production dollars.

Film News: Growing festival tries to stay true to its mantra — Since its inception in 1995, the Slamdance Film Festival has adhered to a basic mantra: “By filmmakers, for filmmakers.” This year, delegates from around the world plan to workshop strategies to keep that goal intact.