The Canyons – a filming survival guide
Some of the most picturesque backdrops for filming are found in remote canyons. The prospect of shooting in one of these locations can be daunting but a few basic steps can ensure a seamless and safe operation.
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On location in Rio de Janeiro - In the Shadow of the Christ
[slideshow id=205]If the world were a city it would be called Rio de Janeiro. Beauty sits nestled in tragic poverty. Immense wealth, ugliness, huge urban sprawl and spectacular rural expanses are close neighbours.
Creative England opens two new funds to support development of regional filmmaking
Creative England has opened two new schemes of Lottery funding, delegated from the BFI, to support the development of filmmaking talent in the English regions.
Filming in Tenerife with the film commission’s Concha Diaz
[slideshow id=207]Concha has been enthusiastically co-ordinating the Tenerife Film Commission since summer 2005 when she returned to her native Canary Island after spending ten years abroad studying and working in the media.
Short film The Blow-Ins films on location in West Cork
Short film The Blow-Ins has wrapped its shoot in West Cork, Ireland. The film shot along the coastline and in the villages of Courtmacsherry and Kilbrittain. It was supported by Cork County Council in association with the Cork Screen Commission (CSC).
Editor’s Weekly
Lots of news from the US this week as authorities measure the local impact of filming incentives and the tussle continues between Los Angeles and New York. The UK has been promoting its interests in Los Angeles and we spoke to Jamie Lengyel, Supervising Location Manager on Scorsese’s Hugo, about building a Parisian train station for the movie.
Poland’s ambassador to India calls for more Bollywood movies to film Poland
The Polish Ambassador to India has called on Bollywood to film more projects in Poland to strengthen production ties. A co-production agreement is being worked on, as Poland is eager to sell its crews’ international experience while benefitting from the film tourism Bollywood can deliver.
Manchester signs Production Liaison Charter after hosting Captain America
Greater Manchester in northern England has committed support to filming projects by signing up to the UK’s Production Liaison Charter. It means Greater Manchester is now officially a film-friendly city and will offer high-quality production support, as well as good infrastructure.