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On location in Uruguay with Executive Producer Javier Chaibún
Javier has a background in architecture and is passionate about art, landscapes and urbanism. He is currently an Executive Producer for Salado Media in charge of the production services department. What can you tell me about the region that you…
Disney plans major ABC Studios development in northern Los Angeles
A new high-tech development from the Walt Disney Company for ABC Studios has moved closer to becoming a reality in northern Los Angeles. The company plans to invest heavily on new facilities next to its existing Golden Oak movie ranch.…
Colombia makes plans to boost location filming appeal
When I tell friends about my next trip to Colombia, it is not unusual for those who have never visited to say “Be careful!” or even throw in the classic joke “Make sure you don’t get kidnapped!” But for those…
Filming on location in Alberta with Location Manager Dennis Penney
Dennis was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, and worked in film part-time from 1998 until the loss of his full-time job paved the way for a transition into film. He quickly became an Assistant Location Manager and then shortly…
Abu Dhabi launches 30% location filming incentive at Cannes Film Festival
Abu Dhabi has launched a 30% rebate as a location filming incentive. Starting from September 2012, it will be available for features, TV shows, documentaries, commercials and music videos. Big-budget productions routinely scout the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While the…
Filming on location in Mexico with producer Jose Ludlow of Kinema Films
Jose started his career studying a BA in Film & Television at USC in 1986 and then an MFA at the American Film Institute in 1988 specialising in directing. He directed documentaries for several years before creating Kinema Films in…
On location with producer Adrian Harrison
Over 30 years Adrian went from graduate trainee Account Executive to trainee advertising Agency Producer, Agency Producer, Production Company Producer and then Managing Director at RSA Films. He’s now Executive Producer and Partner at Streetlight Films. Where have you filmed?…
Filming on location around the world with producer Jeremy Barnes
Jeremy studied for an MA in film at the Royal College of Art in London and then started out in the industry as a runner. He gained the experience and knowledge he needed, and has now been producing commercials for…
Northern Ireland assesses benefits of Game of Thrones location filming
The Northern Ireland Executive estimates that the region could have made around GBP35 million from two seasons of Game of Thrones location filming. Audits from the first season show filming delivered GBP17 million in local spending and the figure could…
Filming on location in Costa Rica with producer Sara Rossi
Sara moved to Costa Rica from Italy as a child when her parents decided it was a beautiful country for a break and a new experience. Sara learned both Spanish and English, and while film school and work as an…