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Africa United shoots in South Africa, Burundi and Rwanda
New feature film Africa United is set across southern Africa and has been filmed in South Africa, Burundi and Rwanda. Directed by Debs Gardner-Paterson, the film tells the story of three young Rwandan street kids who decide to head to…
Spain suffering without filming incentives
At the moment, the rain in Spain falls mainly on the filmmakers. The national Government has resolutely refused to match European neighbours with incentives for foreign co-productions, leaving one of the best European film infrastructures and most versatile of locations…
Location Report: The Cayman Islands
Blazing sunshine, white sandy beaches and pristine aquamarine waters… Pretty as a postcard, the Caymans are an intriguing collection of islands. From the busy Grand Cayman with its Seven Mile Beach hotel strip, to the wonderfully peaceful and calm island…
Interview: Transformers and Inception Location Manager
Ilt Jones is a softly-spoken and unassuming man, originally from North Wales, now carving an enviable career as the go-to Location Manager for action. If your building, football stadium or casino needs blowing up, give him a call and he’ll…
Klaxons chooses Egypt’s White Desert for new music video
British band Klaxons has filmed a new music video in Egypt’s White Desert. The band chose the location for the video to its single Echoes as it offers a unique environment of wind- and rain-eroded chalk formations. Also, it’s accessible…
UK Film Council to be closed down
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport has announced that the UK Film Council is to be closed down to help save money. Established in 2000, the organisation has spent a decade channeling money into over 900 British films using…
Transportation strike averted in LA
A transportation strike threatened in Los Angeles by Teamsters over pay has been averted with a last-minute deal. A strike would have threatened location filming in Los Angeles as Teamsters are involved with transporting equipment and trailers to and from…
Ubisoft shoots in Downtown LA
Computer game developer Ubisoft has filmed a new commercial for game Shaun White Skateboarding in Downtown Los Angeles. Transformation shows skateboarders performing trick shots through the city, with ramps, steps and other obstacles springing up around them. The shoot lasted…
Threatened transportation strike could affect LA location shoots
A strike being threatened by Los Angeles transportation workers could affect location filming scheduled for the Californian city and even further afield. Teamsters are currently calling for a 3% annual pay rise, rather than the 2% offered by producers. The…
LA sees 16% production increase for Q2
Los Angeles has seen a 16% increase in general filming production activity during the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2009, reports the Los Angeles Daily News. According to figures from FilmLA, there were 1,542…