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On location with Bénédicte Vernier of the New Caledonia Film Commission
Hidden in the South Pacific, New Caledonia (NC) may not have a worldwide reputation but it does have one of the most dedicated film commissions around and plenty of picturesque locations to boot. We spoke to Bénédicte Vernier of the…
Filming Myanmar (Burma): A great overland journey back in time
I recently wrapped up a 10-day shoot in Myanmar for NDTV (New Delhi Television in India), it is one of the greatest overland adventures I have ever had. Proudly sponsored by Mercedes Benz; two cars traversed the world in 352…
Adam Sandler’s new Netflix comedy Sandy Wexler filming in Griffith Park
The latest instalment in a series of Netflix-exclusive films produced by Adam Sandler is now filming on location in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Sandy Wexler is the third entry in a four film contract that Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison…
Netflix drama Ozark begins filming in Georgia
Netflix’s upcoming drama series Ozarks will begin filming today at the former Little River Grill restaurant by Lake Allatoona, Georgia. The once closed restaurant has now been purchased by Netflix to be used in the show which stars Jason Bateman…
Louisiana film incentive depleted after funding cuts
Louisiana’s tax credit incentive has been depleted for this financial year, after the programme had its funding cut from USD222 million to USD180 million. The scheme was slashed last year by ex-Governor Bobby Jindal in an effort to curb Government…
Proposal for Indiana film incentive in the works
A proposal to bring a new form of film incentives into the state of Indiana will be presented in the next legislative season. The state has been without such a programme since 2012 but if accepted, the legislation could offer…
Popular Californian ranch in film and television destroyed by wildfire
The Sable Ranch in Santa Clarita, California has burned down after a wildfire swept through the area, consuming over 30,000 acres of land in the process. Sable Ranch has been featured in a number of feature films and television shows including…
Downsizing starring Matt Damon to film in Norway
Alexander Payne’s upcoming film Downsizing has now begun shooting on location in Western Norway and Lofoten. The production picks up in the Nordic State after previous shoots were completed in Omaha, Toronto and Los Angeles. The film stars Matt Damon…
The Butterfly Tree travels to Tamborine Mountain for filming
Production has begun on the upcoming film The Butterly Tree (formerly titled Bloom), with on location shoots occurring at Tamborine Mountain in South East Queensland. Directed by Priscilla Cameron, the film will star Melissa George (The Slap), Ewen Leslie (Top…
Kansas City Rebate attracts All Creatures Here Below feature film
Kansas City’s tax rebate has lured production on the upcoming film feature, All Creatures Here Below. Written by David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man) who is himself a Kansas City native, All Creatures will receive a rebate of USD60,000 after an estimated expenditure…