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• 2013-05-15 at 06:05
  
  Gaël Minassian
  

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  Hello all,

  I am a Line Producer in S. Korea.

  For my upcoming project, I am looking for 1900 Paris.
  As you guys know France is too expensive. So can you guys recommend any good location for 1900 Paris?

  Where is substitute location for Europan filmmakers for 1900 Paris to save the budget?

  e-mail; producerjun@gmail.com

  Thanks:)

  2013-05-15 at 08:12
  
  AE Pictures – Malaysia
  

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  Hi,

  Film Polska Productions is based in Krakow, Poland. We think that maybe we would be able to help you but we need more details – what kind of locations you are looking for and how many of them? streets? squares? interiors? Do you have any references?

  What’s the project? Is it commercial or feature film?

  Let me know and I will try to suggest you some places.

  Greets,
  Marta Bejma
  Film Polska Productions
  +48 728 106 900
  marta@filmpolska.pl

  2013-05-15 at 08:22
  
  Gaël Minassian
  

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  it’s about 1900 Paris exposition. so the city has to be big and has cobblestone street and road. I don’t think they had paved road in 1900.

  We will use a lot of CG to make 1900 but basically I need location which has atmosphere as these photos.

  2013-05-15 at 10:02
  
  Rok Ban
  

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  Hi Jun,
  may Berlin – Germany could be an option it is not as cheap as filming in Eastern Europe but I’m sure here we have some locations could match, as well as we have a river through the town. In addition excellent crews and gear.

  If you need more please drop me a line tom@shotzfilm.de. Tom

  2013-05-15 at 13:25
  
  Mariann Kis
  

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  Dear Jun,

  I’m Abel Koves, producer at Future Films Budapest.
  This beautiful city has been filmed several times as a substitute for big European cities like Paris. All Paris scenes of Spielberg’s Munich was shot here for example.
  Also shooting costs are very favourable including locations and permits.
  These are just quick samples I attach here but of course we could send you more specific location pics if you give us a brief what you are actually looking for.
  Please contact me and send me more details of your project so we can discuss how we can be at your assistance,

  Looking forward to hearing from you,

  Abel
  abel@futurefilms.hu
  http://www.futurefilms.hu

  2013-05-15 at 14:09
  
  Artie Thomas
  

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  Dear Jun,

  I think that Prague would be a great option, as we have substituted Paris many of times. We have cobbled streets and roads. Prague budgets are still reasonable. Email me and I will send you some reference photos and quotes.

  Talk soon

  Kristyna Kodet
  kristyna@5to12productions.com

  2013-05-15 at 14:50
  
  Alex Jones
  

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  Hello Jun,

  Cuba could be a very interesting place for you . Habana has some great avenues and streets that can double for Paris in the 1900s . We are also very competitive to work on
  the budget you have . I will prepare a ftp link for you and forward by email .
  attached some reference pictures .

  thank you for looking and hope to be of any service to you .

  best regards from Habana – Cuba

  Frank Vervoorst
  office@buenavistafilmscuba.com
  +535 2645290

  2013-05-15 at 16:09
  
  Maria K
  

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  Hi Jun,

  Prague would be an excellent option for your shoot. Prices here are way below what you would find in typical Western European cities, and certainly much less than Paris. Prague is substituted very often for Paris in films and commercials,

  Why don’t you send me a more detailed description of what you are looking for, and I’ll send you some specific location photos and a price quote for film services.

  Cheers,

  Mark Grein
  Dynamo Films
  Prague, Czech Republic

  2013-05-15 at 21:52
  
  Nathalie Siegel
  

  Member

  Hi Jun,

  Have a look to city of San Sebastián in Spain, its architecture has a french influence because of the fire the city suffers in the XIX century. Have a look to this file http://www.euskomedia.org/PDFAnlt/arte/23/23255265.pdf
  And it is very close to France!

  If you need some help, don´t hesitate to contact us.

  Kind Regards,

  Azhar Media

  2013-05-16 at 01:59
  
  Daniel Alvarez
  

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  Hi Pieldo,
  Montevideo-Uruguay may be a great option. Depending on you specific needs, you’d find Paris 1900 look alike locations, casting, wardrobe, props, and atmosphere.
  I’m willing to help you if you send me to my Email more info.
  Best wishes,
  Daniel Alvarez.
  daniel@danielalvarez.co

  2013-05-16 at 13:58
  
  Cheegiago Cheegiago
  

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  Hello there ,
  The real and the best place to shoot paris 1900 is Morocco Casablanca or Marrakech ,
  Morocco has been colonized by French and build by French colonization all the structures and the architectures look the same as Paris .
  No need to look around Morocco is the best option for your production and will help you saving your money .

  2013-05-16 at 13:59
  
  Cheegiago Cheegiago
  

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  Hello there ,
  The real and the best place to shoot paris 1900 is Morocco Casablanca or Marrakech ,
  Morocco has been colonized by French and build by French colonization all the structures and the architectures look the same as Paris .
  No need to look around Morocco is the best option for your production and will help you saving your money .
  for further information please feel free to contact me
  KHALID BOFOR
  00212664414765
  boetfor1@gmail.com

  2013-05-16 at 17:33
  
  Harry L. Donenfeld
  

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  Hi Jun,

  Ready to shoot is based in Lisbon, Portugal, one of the most fascinating of all Europe’s cities!
  I think Portugal may be a great option as your location, we have big cities with cobblestone street.
  Have a look to the pics and let me know if you need some help.

  Margarida Adónis
  production@eadytoshoot.pt

  Ready to Shoot

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