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Michigan Film Office promotes Ann Arbor versatility with film location map
The Michigan Film Office is promoting Ann Arbor with a new film map. Locations used by movies throughout the popular university town outside Detroit are labelled and the hope is that it will boost filming in the area. Carrie Jones…
Location Manager Nancy Haecker reports from Thailand for The Location Guide
Nancy Haecker, The Location Managers Guild of America's Vice President and International Committee Chair, and other top Location Managers have been invited to Thailand by the film office in an attempt to boost its industry. Nancy will keep us up-to-date…
Alamo Films shoots on location in Sri Lanka for Adolfo Dominguez fragrance
Madrid-based Alamo Films has travelled to Sri Lanka to film a spot for a new fragrance from Spanish designer Adolfo Dominguez. A Journey to Ceylon features Spanish film star Eduardo Noriega as a suave gentleman who flees the corporate world…
Fly Films plays with elephant tailoring for Denizen jeans in India
Fly Films in Shanghai has played specialist tailor for an elephant in India and also filmed on location in China and Mexico for a new Denizen jeans campaign. Different presenters were chosen to visit each country for a series of…
New York City update: Location filming allowed in less affected areas
As New York’s recovery from Storm Sandy continues, location filming is now being allowed “on a case-by-case basis” in parts of the city that were less affected. Permitting was completely halted for several days last week as Sandy caused widespread…
OB Management uses specialist OctoCopter filming on location in Manila slum
London-based OB Management took to the slums of Manila with a remote-controlled helicopter for a new music video from London quartet Rudimental. Not Giving In is based on the true story of Mouse, who avoided a life of crime by…
Saskatchewan calls for renewed filming incentive as report criticises cancellation
Filming professionals in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan have called for a renewed filming incentive following a report highlighting its benefits. The province’s Chamber of Commerce found that the incentive more than justified its cost through local services spending. According…
Stink films new Mercedes social media tie-in on location in Portugal
Stink chose Portugal to film a new Mercedes campaign designed to prompt viewer participation through social media. Taking its title from its Twitter hash, #YouDrive features a singer heading to a secret gig banned by local police, as he’s chased…
Global Production Network holds fourth annual summit
Global Production Network (GPN) held its fourth annual summit in Istanbul recently. Set up in 2003, the organisation specialises in recognising accountability throughout the production service industry. It encompasses 34 companies representing 64 countries. Harry Tracosas first set up GPN…
Skyfall’s Callum McDougall takes James Bond on location to Turkey
London plays a major role in Skyfall but the project also filmed internationally. In the best traditions of the franchise, exotic locales in Turkey coloured the on-screen drama. Bond veteran Callum McDougall was Executive Producer on Skyfall and spoke to…