On location with Michael Brook, Manager of Screen Auckland
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.
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Filming on Vancouver Island South
When people think of filming in British Columbia, Canada, it is likely that Vancouver comes to mind. What many don’t know is that across the water lies Vancouver Island. A 20 minute plane ride or a one and a half hour ferry ride from Vancouver will land you in Victoria: the seaside capital of BC.
Uganda: a fast growing, prime location for film productions
As a landlocked nation between Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania, Uganda is often overlooked as a production hub but the country can offer a great deal to international Producers.
Doctor Who returned to Bristol for series 10 shoot
BBC’s Doctor Who returned to Bristol for the first time since 2015 to shoot scenes for its upcoming tenth series. The show filmed at Kings Weston House and in the Redcliffe Caves, with Redcliffe Wharf used as a production base.
TLG talks to Film Victoria CEO, Jenni Tosi
When the announcement was made in April 2016 that HBO’s hit show, The Leftovers, would shoot its final season in Melbourne, the state of Victoria received a huge profile boost. The state has since received an even greater amount of attention from hosting the Academy Award-nominated Lion.
Broadchurch’s final season shot at The Bottle Yard Studios and throughout Bristol
The final season of ITV’s Broadchurch utilised sound stages at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol. On location shoots took place at Avonmouth’s Queen Street and Avonmouth Docks, while office buildings were used on Temple Street, Victoria Street and Whitchurch Lane.
Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis reunite in Yorkshire for new film
Production has commenced on Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, with scenes being shot in Lythe, North Yorkshire. The current untitled film marks Anderson’s first project since 2014’s Inherent Vice and the first time that the Director has worked with Daniel Day-Lewis since There Will Be Blood.