New film fund launched

Written by David Lewis on Dec 29, 2009. Posted in Incentive News

UK finance and production company Future Films and Canadian based Mediabiz International have launched a joint film fund. They will invest in co-productions from the UK, Europe and Canada.

Malaysian move for Pinewood Shepperton

Written by David Lewis on Dec 27, 2009. Posted in On Location

Pinewood Shepperton has announced a deal with Khazanah Nasional Berhad - the investment holding arm of the Government of Malaysia - to create Pinewood Malaysia Studios.

Clash of the Titans shoots in Tenerife

Written by David Lewis on Dec 26, 2009. Posted in Production News

The remake of 1981 classic Clash of the Titans, due to be released in 2010, has used the Island of Tenerife to film nearly 20% of its scenes.

Carlsberg shoots latest commercial in Hungary

Written by David Lewis on Dec 25, 2009. Posted in Production News

The latest spot for Carlsberg, created by agency Owens DDB and production company Knucklehead, has made use of locations in and around Budapest, in Hungary.

Avatar filming in New Zealand

Written by James Peak on Dec 24, 2009. Posted in Production News

James Cameron’s hotly anticipated USD250 million sci-fi blockbuster Avatar has opened worldwide, with a record-breaking USD232.2 million dollar opening weekend, globally - putting it on course for a USD1.2 billion dollar gross.

Dubrovnik as a destination for filming

Written by Rowena Carr-Allison on Dec 23, 2009. Posted in On Location

Dubbed the ‘Jewel of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik is a beautiful, fortified town that sits majestically above the glittering waters of the Adriatic. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city has had a total facelift, so brilliantly done, that it appears totally timeless.

Morocco as a filming location

Written by James Peak on Dec 21, 2009. Posted in On Location

Morocco has long been the go-to destination for all your high-end historical epic needs, and the list of assets is pretty mouth-watering. Deserts. Mountains. Bustling ancient and modern cityscapes. Highly skilled and experienced crews. Incredibly cheap production costs. A permanent 20% VAT reduction for shoots.

UK Film Council three year plan

Written by David Lewis on Dec 4, 2009. Posted in On Location

The UK Film Council has launched a three month public consultation into its most significant revision plans since it was created in 2000. The revisions, known as UK Film: Digital innovation and creative excellence, set out the council's policy and funding priorities for the next three years.