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From DePalma to Spielberg: Filming with Location Manager Dow Griffith
Dow Griffith started his career as a Location Manager more than 30 years ago and has since worked all over the world with many of cinema’s biggest names. He talks to TLG about humble beginnings, his part in revitalising the…
KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission could boost location filming in South Africa
The province of KwaZulu-Natal in eastern South Africa now has its own film commission. Launched during the 33rd Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), the commission will focus on developing the province’s filmmaking infrastructure and attracting both local and international investment.…
Dubai Film and TV Commission sets out plans in inaugural meeting
Dubai has set out plans to develop its filming industries with the inaugural meeting of its new Film and TV Commission. The emirate hosted Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol in 2010 and the commission is now under pressure to compete…
Panama plans new studio complex to boost regional location filming
A new studio complex is being planned for development in Panama City in Central America. Announced by the country’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the project also involves Oscar-winning producer Jonathan Sanger and Location Manager Sam Tedesco. Sanger grew up…
Dubai plans new film commission and location filming incentives
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is setting up a film commission and is planning a formal location filming incentive. The move comes only days after Abu Dhabi launched a 30% rebate. Dubai will be looking to attract more…
Abu Dhabi launches 30% location filming incentive at Cannes Film Festival
Abu Dhabi has launched a 30% rebate as a location filming incentive. Starting from September 2012, it will be available for features, TV shows, documentaries, commercials and music videos. Big-budget productions routinely scout the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While the…
Sam Mendes' James Bond feature Skyfall films on location in Shanghai
New Bond thriller Skyfall has filmed on location in the Chinese city of Shanghai, quashing rumours that Turkey was to be the only international location outside the UK. Michael Lerman is First Assistant Director and spoke on Yahoo UK: “One…
James Bond feature Skyfall has stunt problems filming on location in Istanbul
Filming for the new James Bond film Skyfall has had a stunt problem on location in Istanbul. The production was filming a motorcycle chase sequence in the Turkish city’s famous Grand Bazaar when a stunt man swerved to avoid extras…
Filming on location in Connecticut with Mark Dixon
Mark has been based at the Connecticut Film (CT) Office since 2000. Before joining the film office he spent nearly 15 years in the locations department on various feature films and TV commercials. Tell me about the region that you…
Filming in the south of France with Michel Brussol
Michel has have been working for the South of France Film Commission – Var (Commission du Film du Var) since 1996, which makes him the longest-serving film commissioner in France. The commission’s supported by The Conseil Général du Var, which…
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