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.
NBC’s upcoming television show based on the Taken film series is currently filming on location in Port Stanley, Ontario. The series will star Clive Standen as a young Bryan Mills, a CIA operative who was originally made popular by Liam Neeson’s portrayal of the character in the cinematic trilogy.
As part of a collaboration between Production Service company twofour54, Broadcasting Company MBC (via their subsidiary O3 Productions) and Abu Dhabi Ports, the United Arab Emirates capital has expanded its local studio facilities with the implementation of the city’s first backlot.
Envy Advertising, in collaboration with Production Company Sundog Pictures has filmed on location in the Swiss Alps for the latest VOOM campaign, ‘Pitch to Rich’ competition. As the title suggests, the campaign offers entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their business ideas to the renowned founder of Virgin, Richard Branson.
Through an investment supplied by UKTI’s Northern Powerhouse Fund, the British Film Commission have launched an initiative to highlight locations and facilities in Northern England to the American film industry. As part of this initiative, six key executives from American Production Companies made the journey to Northern England last week to explore what the area has to offer.
The upcoming fantasy film by Polish Director Lech Majewski, Valley of the Gods will be shot on location in Poland, Italy and Utah. Principal photography will begin mid-May 2016 and will travel to multiple locations within the Polish region of Silesia, including the city of Katowice, the Dietel Palace in Sosnowiec and Czocha Castle to name a few.
The upcoming science fiction film, The Discovery will film on location in the state of Rhode Island. Robert Redford will star as a scientist who uncovers the existence of an afterlife, alongside Rooney Mara (Carol) and Jason Segel (The Muppets). Segel is a recent addition to the cast, brought on to replace Nicolas Hoult after he pulled out from the project. Charlie McDowell is on board to direct, and co-wrote the script with Justin Lader.
A Game of Thrones app has been released on the Google Play store to highlight the filming locations used for the show, with an iOS release expected soon.