Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, the three nations that stretch along the Baltic Sea coast, jammed in between Poland to the south and Finland across the water to the north, are barely the size of Missouri and, with a combined citizenry of 6.2 million, rank up there with Denmark in terms of population. But since reclaiming independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, the Baltic states have punched above their weight on the international scene, not least when it comes to film production.
With a combination of tax and production incentives, high-tech infrastructure and stunning natural and urban backdrops, the region has established itself as a go-to location for international film and TV shoots, with recent examples including Tenet, Chernobyl and Stranger Things.
The Baltics have no plans to abandon the service industry — just last year, the Estonian government more than doubled Film Estonia’s cash-rebate budget to 5.8 million in a bid to bring back international productions post-covid.
With a combination of tax and production incentives, high-tech infrastructure and stunning natural and urban backdrops, the region has established itself as a go-to location for international film and TV shoots, with recent examples including Tenet, Chernobyl and Stranger Things.
The Baltics have no plans to abandon the service industry — just last year, the Estonian government more than doubled Film Estonia’s cash-rebate budget to 5.8 million in a bid to bring back international productions post-covid.
- 2/19/2023
- by Stjepan Hundic
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Primal Scream keyboardist Martin Duffy has died at the age of 55.
In a statement, Duffy’s family confirmed he suffered a brain injury after a fall and died as a result of his injuries.
“He was loved by his mother, brothers, wider family and close friends. Everyone who knew Martin loved him; he was the real deal, our shining star.”
Posting on Twitter, his bandmate Simone Butler, Primal Scream’s bassist, said: “No words x i miss u already Duff. This is the saddest day and i’m tears writing this.
In a statement, Duffy’s family confirmed he suffered a brain injury after a fall and died as a result of his injuries.
“He was loved by his mother, brothers, wider family and close friends. Everyone who knew Martin loved him; he was the real deal, our shining star.”
Posting on Twitter, his bandmate Simone Butler, Primal Scream’s bassist, said: “No words x i miss u already Duff. This is the saddest day and i’m tears writing this.
- 12/20/2022
- by Rolling Stone UK
- Rollingstone.com
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