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Southeast Asian filmmakers ambivalent on government incentives

Inside Singapore's Infinite Studios. The city has lured foreign film companies with grants and low taxation. (Photo by Tom White)

SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asia is making inroads into the international film industry through a combination of aggressive government incentives and growing Hollywood interest in adding local color and characters to attract Asian viewers.

     Malaysia and Singapore, in particular, are increasingly being picked as both filming locations and as production bases. But their own filmmakers are questioning the governments' commitment to investing in local films and talents.

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