Olivewood dream turns ugly

Cyprus’ audiovisual industry, dubbed Olivewood, has tarnished its reputation, as producers of a Hollywood production take the government to court for not fulfilling its €8.5 mln rebate obligations. Hollywood producers of Jiu

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Double showing for Cyprus at Cannes

Cyprus’ film industry was pitched to major stakeholders with a double showing at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival of two Cypriot productions with a Hollywood flavour. Limassol-based film production company Altadium Group,

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Cameras roll for Cyprus film Industry

Cyprus’ fledgeling film industry, dubbed Olivewood, is slowly getting back on track after the coronavirus outbreak and difficulties faced with the government’s incentive scheme have been overcome. Following the successful completion of

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Olivewood film bonanza at risk

Cyprus’ reputation as a film location is at stake after Hollywood producers said they may rethink plans for shooting another six films on the island due to difficulties faced with the government’s

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Olivewood’s future looks dimmer

The future of a Cyprus film incentive scheme to attract producers from Hollywood and other bigtime productions looks blurry as its 2020 budget was shackled by MPs. After a heated discussion among

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