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UK filming locations take centre stage for Thor: The Dark World
Marvel’s action sequel Thor: The Dark World filmed on location in and around London and was based at Pinewood Shepperton Studios. Stage work involved building the grandiose sets of Thor’s home Asgard, while the production focused on the logistics of…
BBC zombie drama In The Flesh films on location in north-west England
The BBC’s zombie drama In The Flesh has started filming a second series in north-west England. Continuing from a three-part opening run, the show is set in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse as the undead are treated for ‘Partially…
Volvo Trucks and Smuggler put hamster at the wheel filming on location in Spain
Volvo Trucks filmed on location in Spain to build on its reputation for attention-grabbing ‘stunt’ commercials. In one spot the company put a hamster at the wheel to demonstrate steering sensibility and in another the vehicle’s high clearance is confirmed…
Image Partnership films Zara photo shoot on location in Budapest
London-based production company Image Partnership took to the streets of Budapest for a new photo shoot campaign for fashion brand Zara. The resulting commercial shows off the gothic streets and concrete tenements of the Hungarian capital. “[The brief asked for]…
Gorgeous creates desert gaming rush filming in Spain for EA Sports FIFA 14
London-based Gorgeous filmed in Spain for a dynamic new spot for EA Sports FIFA 14 videogame. We Are FIFA 14 features star footballers and ordinary fans enjoying the frenetic new game as their living room furniture rushes across a desert…
Wefilm concludes Heineken Dropped campaign filming in Poland and Philippines
Dutch production company Wefilm travelled to Poland and the Philippines to film the latest entries in Wieden+Kennedy’s Dropped digital campaign for Heineken. The Poland episodes involved skydiving with clowns and the team stranded itself on a desert island in the…
Filming on location in Wyoming with Michael J Emmer of Bridger Productions
Michael has been in the film industry since the mid-80s. He started out mainly as a Director of Photography and became a Director, Producer and then a Location Scout and Manager. His knowledge of Wyoming has been used extensively by…
Filming ultra-light on location in Chile and Peru and Bolivia
Film productions are increasingly travelling with ultra-light equipment in the South American countries of Chile, Peru and Bolivia. Chile has established itself as a popular filming destination, complete with specialist equipment including Technocranes, Russian arms, helicopter mounts and even a…
Filming in Chile with Raimundo Alemparte of Film Commission Chile
Raimundo has a background in freelance journalism and has extensive experience of travelling the length and breadth of Chile. He became part of Film Commission Chile in 2010 at the invitation of the country’s National Council of Culture and Arts.…
Sherpas Cinema films aerial vistas for FlyOver Canada tourism ride
Sherpas Cinema and director Dave Mossop filmed aerial footage across Canada for new tourism ride FlyOver Canada. Launched at Canada Place in Vancouver, the ride is presented as a virtual flight, with the country’s most dramatic locations projected on a…