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Strongbow archers brave searing heat filming on location in South Africa
Cider brand Strongbow has braved roasting temperatures filming the commercial for its new Gold brand on location in South Africa. Hero shows ancient archers sending arrows into an orchard and crushing the apples within. These scenes crosscut with drinkers in…
Wimbledon Film & Television Studios in London builds quota of companies
Wimbledon Film & Television Studios in south-west London has attracted three more companies to its lot. Formerly known as Merton Studios, the facility has been re-branded with the intention of establishing it as another major commercial entity in the capital.…
Joe Wright puts locations first filming Hanna in Germany, Finland and Morocco
Shifting gear from the literary adaptations that made his name, Joe Wright’s latest feature is Hanna, the story of a teenage girl raised in the wilds of Finland as a fighter and assassin. The film makes striking use of its…
Chicago invests in new Cinespace Film Studios to rival Hollywood
The Governor of Chicago has formally announced a USD5 million investment from the city in a new Cinespace Studios facility. Governor Pat Quinn’s announcement marked a celebration of the studio, which has already been used for a couple of big-budget…
Utah aims to lift domestic and international profile with new filming incentive
Governor Gary R Herbert has officially signed Utah’s new filming incentive scheme into law, meaning the state now officially offers a 25% tax incentive. Authorities are now keen to boost Utah’s profile both domestically and overseas. Marshall Moore, Director of…
Ridley Scott starts alien feature Prometheus at Pinewood Studios and Iron Lady wraps
Ridley Scott’s new science fiction feature Prometheus is now filming at Pinewood Studios with a cast that includes Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace. Meanwhile, Margaret Thatcher biopic The Iron Lady has just wrapped. Discussing Pinewood and Shepperton, Scott…
Carlsberg recreates the moon filming on location in New Zealand
Considering a location trip to the moon impractical, beer brand Carlsberg has found an alternative to the lunar surface near Queenstown in New Zealand for its Spaceman ad. The company also decided to scale several mountain peaks for accompanying spot…
Mississippi increases filming incentive and opens new studio
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. The state’s rebate now…
TLG talks to Iain Smith OBE about camera grips, investment plans and 'the Dambusters spirit'
Iain Smith, the new Chair of the British Film Commission (BFC) takes on a heavy challenge: to reinvigorate attitudes, build on strengths and avoid all resting on British film industry laurels. Smith (pictured) is one of Britain’s best-known producers, having…
Producer of Children of Men and The A Team becomes Chair of British Film Commission
Iain Smith, a Producer with 40 years of experience whose credits include Children of Men, The A Team and Wanted, has been appointed Chair of the British Film Commission. The agency is now responsible for attracting international feature productions to…