Ben Hanratty, an 18 year old film student has become the director of Apple’s latest commercial for the iPhone 6s after the company agreed to use footage of Liverpool that he submitted for their consideration.
The Moroccan Government has approved a 20% cash rebate for international productions, set to be implemented March 31st 2016 as part of a bill known as the 2016 Finance Law. The required minimum expenditure for the rebate will be MAD20 million (USD1 million) and will cover a production for at least 18 days.
Statistics have been published showing that the Netflix exclusive shows, Daredevil and the soon to be released Jessica Jones have helped to create 3,000 jobs for New Yorkers. These shows are the result of a partnership between Marvel and Netflix, securing the production and release of four series and a mini-series based on Marvel properties.
The recently released short film The Sound of Silence, directed by Dan Mace in collaboration with the surfing company Roxy, was shot on location in numerous South African areas.
Doctor Strange, the latest film to be produced by Marvel Studios since Ant-Man was released July 8th 2015 has begun filming on location in Nepal, after which production will move to London to film in Pinewood Studios.
In an effort to boost its already expanding film industry, Chinese officials are currently working on a draft of a new law to introduce new strategies of film regulation.
Australia's fortunes are improving as the latest film in the long running Aliens franchise and Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok have both confirmed they will be filming in the country.
After having filmed in Georgia for his latest horror blockbuster Goosebumps, director Rob Letterman has detailed his love for the state as a prime filming location.