The third season of HBO’s comedy-drama Ballers will still film partially in the state of the Florida despite its lack of a tax incentive programme. Ballers has been filmed solely in Miami, Florida to date, but for the first time will be looking elsewhere to ensure a greater return on expenditures incurred by the production.
London based Production Company/Advertising Agency Just So have shot their latest commercial for Audermans Piguet on the Coral Gables golf course in Miami. The commercial brings together a number of high-profile Golfers including Darren Clark and Ian Poulter to create the ultimate dream team, as they showcase their skills on an empty golf course after hours.
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.
With the future of Florida’s film incentive programme uncertain, the Miami-Dade County could install its own programme to bring business back into the state. Florida’s incentive programme offers up to 30% in transferable tax credits but currently lacks sufficient funding, rendering the scheme useless until the state government intervenes.
The pilot for ABC’s upcoming drama series, The Death of Eva Sofia Valdez has begun filming on location in Mullins, South Carolina. Production on the series began last week as lock-offs were initiated on Main Street and Park Street. The show is penned by Cuban-American playwright Charise Castro Smith (Devious Maids) and will star Gena Torres (Suits) in the titular role.
The reboot of the iconic 1980s American television show Baywatch has begun filming on location in Miami Beach, Florida. While the original series made stars of both David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson, the upcoming film will feature the established talent of Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, with Seth Gordon directing.
Production Company Filmmaster recently took to the mountains located between Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah to film their new commercial for Nissan. The commercial features a range of Nissan Nismo vehicles including the Nismo GTR as they traverse the vast UAE landscape.
The Farm Film Productions recently serviced a Nissan commercial on location in South Africa for Wanda Films Paris. TLG spoke to Farm Film’s Line Producer Craig Siney about the production process.