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Filming in Mexico
Nearly a year ago, swine flu hit Mexico, and as global concerns of a pandemic grew, the country briefly ground to a halt. Schools closed, and public transport stopped. Even movie theatres closed for up to three weeks across the…
Czech politicians acknowledge need for incentives
Czech politicians from opposite sides of the political divide are showing new support for the Czech film industry. Speaking on a July the 5th talkshow broadcast by Czech Television, Mirek Topolanek of the center-right Civic Democrats and Vitezslav Jandak of…
Made in NY tax credit reaches limit
As of Tuesday, June 30, 2009, New York City’s "Made in NY" tax credit for qualified film and television production – the only one of its kind administered by a city in the US – has reached its full allocation…
Here comes Cannes Lions 2009
Advertising professionals and advertisers from across the world are preparing to attend the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, which takes place on 21 to 27 June. The Location Guide is gearing up for its 5th year at the festival…
Dalbag Singh Khaira in interview
To describe Dalbag Singh Khaira as a busy man is something of an understatement. As Head of Production for Proctor and Gamble in Greater China, he is undoubtedly one of the most active members of the region’s commercial film industry.…
Ferré goes underground
When agencies Duda Propaganda and Propeg asked BossaNovaFilms director Luiz Ferré to shoot a spot for the São Paulo train and subway systems, explaining their expansion programme, it was immediately clear it would be a challenging brief. The planned commercial,…
New Argentine production house opens
Hachiko Films, a new Argentine production house, has been launched by former Bendercine partner Claudio Prestia. Bendercine has recently ceased trading after 18 years in the industry. The Location Guide did initially report that Hachiko was replacing Bendercine. However, this…
New chair for UK Film Council
The Culture Secretary, Ben Bradshaw, has announced that Tim Bevan will be the new chair of the UK Film Council. Bevan, who is co-founder and co-chairman of Working Title Films, will take over from outgoing chairman Stewart Till. The appointment…
Pyramedia in post-production
The 60 minute feature-documentary, Changing Sands, produced by Pyramedia and directed by award-winning film director Bader Ben Hirsi, has entered post-production phase. The documentary examines the past, present, and future of Abu Dhabi. Nashwa Al Ruwaini, CEO of Pyramedia, said:…
2008 film revenues for Illinois pass USD141 million
According to reelchicago.com, the State of Illinois' 2008 film revenues have edged a little closer to the 2007 record of USD155 million thanks to Michael Mann's blockbuster Public Enemies. It is estimated that the film spent USD25 in the state…