Speaking with Grant MacGadie, Director of Sales in Entertainment at Hilton

Written by Murray Ashton on Jul 24, 2017. Posted in Interviews

Accommodation is always a key concern for any production, whether filming in a studio or on location, as cheaper rates can have an effect on where you choose to shoot.

On location with Michael Brook, Manager of Screen Auckland

Written by Murray Ashton on Jul 21, 2017. Posted in x do not use

With over 10 years since the unparalleled success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, New Zealand’s production industry shows no signs of slowing down.

On location with Karina Moreton, Managing Director of Panoramic Fixers

Written by Murray Ashton on Jun 13, 2017. Posted in Interviews

It’s no secret that Asia is an unparalleled treasure trove of unique locations, but each country comes with its own considerations.

Craftworks: The secrets of Land Rover’s latest spot and how to make advertising funny again

Written by Tom Deehan on May 18, 2017. Posted in General Interest

Designed to “take the self-loathing out of advertising”, Craftworks is a unique event hosted by David Reviews and the Advertising Producers Association.

Belgium’s best kept secret? TLG talks to Glenn Roggeman, CEO of AED Studios

Written by Tom Deehan on May 4, 2017. Posted in Interviews

Does the solution to the UK’s studio problem lie in Antwerp, Belgium? It’s no secret that the influx of high-profile projects to the UK has left a strain on the nation’s production facilities.

Green Olive Films used 80 camera rig for Thomson commercial in Crete

Written by Tom Deehan on Mar 10, 2017. Posted in On Location

Thomson’s latest commercial, which aired over the 2016 Christmas holiday, was shot on location at the Aquila Rithymna Beach in Crete. Green Olive Films serviced the spot, working with creative agency, Y&R London (formerly RKCR/Y&R) and production company, Outsider.

Moonlight beats La La Land for Best Picture at the 2017 Academy Awards

Written by Tom Deehan on Feb 27, 2017. Posted in General Interest

Barry Jenkins’s drama about a young African-American coming to terms with his homosexuality has beaten the predicted frontrunner, Damien Chazelle’s La La Land, to receive Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards.

Nominations revealed for the 4th annual LMGI Awards

Written by Tom Deehan on Feb 23, 2017. Posted in General Interest

The nominations for the 4th annual Location Managers Guild International Awards have been announced. The ceremony will take place, April 8th at the Steven J. Ross Theatre, located at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank.