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16/10/2009
Filmmakers Takes 'Road To Morocco'
Collaborations between the UK and Moroccan film industry are set to increase after both countries signed up to a package of incentives which will encourage co-production projects and boost both nations' film industries.
Any UK filmmaker who wants to work with a Moroccan producer under the treaty will now have access to a range of benefits including tax breaks, sources of funding and practical support.
Morocco is a major location for many successful British films, with desert locations and other backdrops that are unavailable in Europe.
This new co-production treaty means there are now more practical reasons for filmmakers from both countries to collaborate on productions.
Commenting, the UK Film Minister Sion Simon said: "Morocco has been a popular location for film-makers for many years, with credits including Kingdom of Heaven, Black Hawk Down, Troy and of course Lawrence of Arabia.
"But until now there have been few benefits for UK and Moroccan producers working together on projects. Without the co-production structure, films that are shot in Morocco would not have the incentive to use the UK's post-production skill and facilities, for example.
"Today's agreement will change all that, and enable film-makers to produce commercial and artistic films which are both attractive to audiences in the UK and capable of export around the world."
UK Film Council Chief Executive John Woodward said:"Anything that makes it easier for British film-makers to work with their counterparts in other countries is welcome and this agreement is a good way of helping to continue to build and sustain the film industries in both countries."
(BMcC/GK)
Any UK filmmaker who wants to work with a Moroccan producer under the treaty will now have access to a range of benefits including tax breaks, sources of funding and practical support.
Morocco is a major location for many successful British films, with desert locations and other backdrops that are unavailable in Europe.
This new co-production treaty means there are now more practical reasons for filmmakers from both countries to collaborate on productions.
Commenting, the UK Film Minister Sion Simon said: "Morocco has been a popular location for film-makers for many years, with credits including Kingdom of Heaven, Black Hawk Down, Troy and of course Lawrence of Arabia.
"But until now there have been few benefits for UK and Moroccan producers working together on projects. Without the co-production structure, films that are shot in Morocco would not have the incentive to use the UK's post-production skill and facilities, for example.
"Today's agreement will change all that, and enable film-makers to produce commercial and artistic films which are both attractive to audiences in the UK and capable of export around the world."
UK Film Council Chief Executive John Woodward said:"Anything that makes it easier for British film-makers to work with their counterparts in other countries is welcome and this agreement is a good way of helping to continue to build and sustain the film industries in both countries."
(BMcC/GK)
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