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Coca-Cola films lively Euro 2012 ad on location in Warsaw and Kiev
Animation and live-action blend in Coca-Cola’s new ad for the Euro 2012 football finals in Poland and Ukraine. Cartoon characters cheer around Warsaw and Kiev. Two endings were filmed so that Polish audiences see the final crowd scene in Warsaw…
Ikea films Braveheart charge pastiche on location near Sydney
Scottish warriors have been replaced with suburbanites looking for a break from the norm in a Braveheart pastiche from Swedish furniture manufacturer Ikea. Have a Go shows homeowners charging across a field clutching Ikea furniture as they rebel against the…
Film London advises caution to productions as rioting dominates headlines
Film London has advised productions filming in the capital to exercise caution given the recent widespread rioting. Many shops across the city have been closing early to avoid the unrest. Ealing Studios in west London was attacked on Tuesday night…
From Transformers to Louis Vuitton: Filming on location in Cambodia
It’s frequently said that not much doubles for South East Asia, apart from the Asian South East. One very cheap and cheerful emerging option for all your Vietnamese, Philippine, Thai, Lao, Indonesian and Malaysian needs is Cambodia, as Transformers and…
On the Continental Divide: Filming Istanbul
Istanbul evokes Agatha Christie mysteries, sinister strangers trawling the souks and over-friendly carpet sellers. A little cynical perhaps, but I was surprised to find Istanbul has morphed into the Capital of Cool. I was surprised to find an innovative hub…
The Dark Knight Rises films on location at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham
The bat has come to Nottingham; specifically Wollaton Hall, a 16th Century Elizabethan mansion in the city. Christopher Nolan’s third Batman project is rumoured to have been filming in locations all over the UK, but Wollaton Hall is the first…
Doritos films on location in Mexico for Dip Desperado commercial
Tortilla chip brand Doritos has embraced the image of the Western gunslinger and filmed its new commercial on location in Mexico. Dip Desperado charts the fictional life of Esteban Ortega, a Mexican peasant who finds fame and glory flicking Doritos…
Kansas re-launches filming incentive following suspension of two years
Kansas has re-launched its filming incentive after it was suspended for two years to reduce public spending. Eligible projects can claim a 30% non-refundable, non-transferable tax credit on their Kansas production spend, and the scheme applies to features, commercials and…
Wit likely to triumph over scale at Cannes Lions
The effects of the global recession were less obvious last year. In 2011, however, the lack of striking location filming in commercials that are likely to be part of this year’s Cannes Lions festival suggests budgets are being watched more…
Busy Jordan offers picturesque filming locations and reduced-rate resources
Rave reviews abound for the newest Arab country to make a dent in global high-end feature film production. But how has Jordan been so successful so quickly? Simple: develop an infrastructure and then give international producers access to an array…