The Association of Film Commissioners International has made a number of new appointments to its Board of Directors for the 2017 period. The new Board will be overseen by Kevin Jennings, who enters into his final year as Chairman.
Fiona Francombe, Site Director of the Bristol-based Bottle Yard Studios, has joined the Board of The Production Guild of Great Britain.
In a historic win, Damien’s Chazelle’s La La Land took home all seven of the awards it was nominated for, including Best Screenplay and Best Original Song. As an ode to the golden age of Hollywood musicals, La La Land was filmed largely in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Pentland Studio, a proposed filming facility in Scotland has suffered a setback after the Midlothian Council, responsible for the desired land in Crieff, has been unable to reach an agreement on planning permission. Estimated to cost GBP230 million, the new 10,000 acre studio would be the first of its kind in Scotland, which currently lacks official sound stages.
2016 has definitely been a captivating year for some, but here at TLG it will be remembered for the incredible amount of growth the company has endured as we continue to work with professionals from all over the world.
The Irish Film Board took to the stage yesterday at the National Gallery of Ireland to announce its new government funded programme. Entitled Creative Ireland, the five-year initiative seeks to project Ireland’s industry on a global scale whilst investing in domestic projects and talent.
After receiving confirmation in September 2015 from the Texas Film Commission, Corpus Christi has now been certified as an official film friendly location.
Savannah-based entrepreneur Rodney Dickey has unveiled plans to establish a new film studio in the Georgian city. Entitled River Oaks Film Studios, the company will take over the warehouse at 198 Gulfstream Road, renovating the premises to accommodate large scale productions.