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Oregon may double location filming fund
Oregon in the north-west US is considering doubling the size of its annual location filming fund. The Governor’s proposal would increase the fund to USD12 million and could help bring more productions to the state. “One of the first questions…
Taiwan credits Ang Lee’s Life of Pi filming for Australian tourism boost
Taiwan has credited Ang Lee’s Oscar-winning Life of Pi for its role in boosting tourism figures from Australia in the first quarter of 2013. The film spent five months filming on location in Taiwan and has reportedly had an impact…
Unclear New York gun laws could still affect location filming
Unclear laws in New York about the use of automatic weapons could still affect location filming in the state. From January 2014 ownership of guns that can hold more than ten bullets will be prohibited in New York, but it…
Warner Bros to invest in UK’s next generation of film crew with Creative Skillset
Warner Bros will invest in the UK’s next generation of skilled film crew by recruiting trainees. The company, which owns Leavesden Studios outside London, will recruit two trainees through Creative Skillset on each film it shoots in the UK. Trainees…
Iowa launches new location filming body
Iowa in the mid-western US has launched a new location filming support body. Named Produce Iowa, the organisation will promote film, television and multimedia production in the state. Produce Iowa will be overseen by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs,…
Iron Man 3 makes major economic impact filming on location in North Carolina
Marvel’s Iron Man 3 delivered nearly USD180 million in local production spending filming on location in North Carolina, a new report shows. The study for the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) reveals that the production was given a USD20…
European Commission launches final public consultation on filming support rules
The European Commission has launched its final public consultation on revised rules for film and audiovisual production support among Member States. A review of criteria for state aid has been underway for two years and the final Communication is due…
Production experience: Filming on location and earning the trust of strangers
On those days when I'm feeling a little discouraged, or I seem to be endlessly searching for a location which just doesn't manifest itself, I have to remind myself how lucky I am to do this job. As Location Managers,…
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 begins car-chase filming in upstate New York
Location filming for superhero sequel The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has headed to Rochester in upstate New York for a major car chase shoot. The second-unit filming will last nine days and will involve 450 crew members - 250 hired locally…
Curious films India’s longest commercial in Budapest prison for Tata Sky
Mumbai production house Curious has filmed India’s longest-ever commercial in a Budapest prison for digital TV provider Tata Sky. The three-and-a-half-minute spot shows inmates in an Indian prison launching an escape attempt to see an India-Pakistan cricket match. Curious considered…