Screen Queensland reports strong production spend from both international and domestic projects
During the 2015-16 financial year, production activity in Queensland brought an inward investment of AUD203 million to the state.
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Musicals reign supreme as La La Land makes a clean sweep at the Golden Globes
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.
Hawai’i - More than Just a Tropical Paradise
Hawai’i has long established itself as an idyllic location for productions of all kinds. Known as “Hollywood’s tropical backlot”, over 100 feature films have been shot in the islands over the last century. In addition to full length features, Hawai’i has been host to an assortment of TV shows, commercials, photo shoots, documentaries and more.
Scouting in Paradise: The beautiful, hidden and untapped locations of French Polynesia
[slideshow id=416]At the generosity of Tahiti Tourisme and the Location Managers Guild International, The Location Guide was invited alongside location professionals Catherine Kagan, Chris Baugh, Eric Hooge, Scott Trimble, Golden Swenson and Dow Griffith to a familiarisation tour of the French Polynesian Islands.
Jungle starring Daniel Radcliffe wraps filming in Colombia
Director Greg McLean’s upcoming film Jungle, has finished filming on location in Colombia. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jungle is based on the true story of one Yossi Ghinsberg who ventured out on a trip through the Amazon jungle and lived to tell the tale. The production has qualified to receive Colombia’s 40% cash rebate incentive for feature films, made-for-television features and documentaries.
Cannes: Sean Penn’s The Last Face shot in South Africa
The latest film directed by Sean Penn, The Last Face will compete at the Cannes Film Festival 2016 for the Palme d’Or award. Starring Charlize Theron, Javier Bardem and Jean Reno, this will be Penn’s first directorial effort since 2007s Into the Wild which was nominated for two Academy Awards.
On location with pan-USA Producer René Bastian of Belladonna Productions
Belladonna Productions has been in operation for over twenty years and is now under the helm of René Bastian and Linda Moran with no signs of slowing down any time soon. With clients all over the world, the company has extensive experience with a multitude of locations but has a particular fondness of unique locations within the US.
Pablo Escobar Netflix miniseries Narcos films Colombia
New ten-part Netflix miniseries Narcos tells the story of infamous Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and got a filming incentive of USD 2 million to film in Bogota. Colombia recently launched a formal filming incentive of up to 40% for international producers.