[slideshow id=101]Belgian brewed soft drink brand Jupiler Force has journeyed to Costa Rica for its new ad spot. The self-aware commercial shows a film crew travelling through a jungle river, dense undergrowth and mangroves so that they can, well, film a commercial.
[slideshow id=99]As I amble along the blissfully crowd-free Croisette in Cannes, I can’t help but wonder if this town, best known for its film festival, is actually geared up for everyday filming.
Mississippi has increased its filming incentive by 5%, broadened its eligibility and opened a new studio. It all suggests the state is eager for a piece of the industry action now being enjoyed by neighbouring Louisiana.
[slideshow id=91]Polish film director Jerzy Skolimowski has shot his latest feature, Essential Killing, in Poland, Israel and Norway. The film tells the story of Vincent Gallo’s Taliban member Mohammed who is captured by the Americans, only to escape his captors in Europe.
Serbia has decided to compete more effectively with its European neighbours by launching a new filming incentive worth up to 15%. The new cash rebate is valid for feature films, TV and documentaries that spend at least EUR2 million in Serbia.
[slideshow id=89]It is always a pleasure to have a window seat when flying by day as you approach landing at a new destination. I had just opened my eyes after a long sleep and looked out of the window; I thought the pilot had changed course and we were landing in Hawaii.
Cable channel HBO will film scenes for new political drama Game Change on location in Maryland. The TV movie will focus on the 2008 US general election from the Republicans’ point of view from the moment when Sarah Palin was announced as John McCain’s running mate.
[slideshow id=76]When you visit Sri Lanka, it is plain to see why both David Lean and Steven Spielberg chose it as a location. Lean’s 1957 film The Bridge on the River Kwai and Spielberg’s 1984 classic Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom made full use of this exotic island at the southern tip of India.