Satirical comedy has come to film on location in Maryland. Veep focuses on a senator who becomes Vice-President of the United States. It’s directed by satirist Armando Iannucci. The Maryland economy could make USD25 million from the shoot and it may create more than 2,000 local jobs.
It’s been a busy week for pre-production news in the features industry, with both the James Bond and Iron Man franchises altering their location filming plans. GM-owned vehicle manufacturer Opel has come out with an ambitious shoot in Spain, and we profiled Hamish Walker in Glasgow and Chiana Coronis on the Greek island of Mykonos.
Hawaiians on the island of Maui are looking into ways to improve their appeal as a filming location. Over 150 people gathered at a meeting earlier this week held by the Maui Film Office, according to MauiNow.com. New studios and a cash injection to the local industry could help boost business.
Paulo Miranda has moved from FilmBrazil to Film Planet in São Paulo. At FilmBrazil, Paulo improved international perceptions of Brazil as a commercial production centre. He also launched FilmBrazil Experience, which invites advertising professionals to spend a week exploring Brazil.
Michigan’s bad fortunes are continuing with news that the state has lost its bid to host production of Marvel’s next Iron Man sequel, according to the Detroit Free Press. The film, which will star Robert Downey Jr, will instead film in North Carolina where the filming incentives are more generous.
Last week was a good one for the Los Angeles film industry. Citing figures from Film LA, the Los Angeles Times reports that feature film production days reached nearly 180, an increase of almost 50% on the same time last year.
[slideshow id=152]Hamish has been with the Glasgow Film Office for 13 years. Following a restructuring in 2008, he is now responsible for dealing with all location and production enquiries for the office.
The remake of Schwarzenegger sci-fi classic Total Recall has wrapped in Toronto with stars Colin Farrell and Jessica Biel. The major shoot at one point shut down central arterial road Lake Shore Boulevard for nearly a full working week, according to the Toronto Star.