Introducing FOCUS – The Location Production Event
FOCUS is London’s first international trade event aimed at all producers, location managers, production and photography professionals from the film, television and commercials industries.
Latest from the location guide
Mel Gibson filming Second World War drama Hacksaw Ridge in Australia
Mel Gibson has started filming Second World War drama Hacksaw Ridge in New South Wales in Australia, with star Andrew Garfield. Gibson’s latest film as director is based on the true story of Desmond Doss, the only conscientious objector to be awarded the US Medal of Honor.
State Support: America’s love/hate relationship with filming incentives
[slideshow id=409]The filming incentive landscape continues to shift in the US. While the majority of states still have filming incentive programmes in place, only a few offer support generous enough to attract high-profile TV series or big-budget feature films.
The Barrington Group offers filming services in US and Caribbean
The Barrington Group offers casting, production and brand project management between Miami, New York and the Caribbean. The company was founded by former top model agent Tyron Barrington, who has extensive experience representing top celebrity names.
Refugee Relief Night raises more than £30,000
The UK’s advertising industry has raised more than GBP 30,000 in a special event to help Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders and their work with refugees. A night of fundraising saw the industry join forces with the Advertising Producers Association (APA).
Location Scotland Relaunches as LS Productions
Location Scotland, the Edinburgh-based Service Production Company, has re-launched as LS Productions. LS Productions has established itself as the UK’s largest and most experienced Service Production Company.
Refugee Relief Night on 23 September
The advertising industry has joined forces with the APA (Advertising Producers Association) to organise a fundraising night in support of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders and their work with refugees. The event will be held in central London on 23 September.
1.4 launches inaugural show celebrating directing talent in short-form films
Self-funded media project 1.4 is launching its inaugural 1.4 Show this autumn in London to promote directing talent in short-form filmmaking. The 1.4 Show will have no categories or judging panels, but will simply showcase great shorts at Shoreditch Studios on 17 September.