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Remake of western classic The Magnificent Seven filming in New Mexico
A remake of classic western The Magnificent Seven is filming on location in New Mexico. The original movie was released in 1960 – itself a remake of Japanese masterpiece Seven Samurai – and the film quickly became an enduring cornerstone…
Thailand plans new filming incentive
Authorities in Thailand have announced plans to launch a filming incentive programme for the first time. The country attracts hundreds of international productions every year but has had only limited success with high-profile western shoots. Lawmakers are reportedly considering launching…
Future of Alaska filming incentives uncertain as government focuses on energy
The future of Alaska’s production industry is looking uncertain. Lawmakers in the energy-rich state are reportedly responding to falling oil prices by winding down the filming incentive. Alaska’s film tax credits have attracted movies including whale rescue drama Big Miracle.…
Submarine drama Hunter Killer to film on location in Alaska
Submarine drama Hunter Killer is set to film on location near Anchorage in Alaska. Most of the shoot is reportedly scheduled for the small town of Whittier, 60 miles from the state capital. Whale rescue drama Big Miracle is among…
Spark44 and Black Label Productions film David Beckham Jaguar campaign for China
Agency Spark44 and production company Black Label Productions has filmed a new Jaguar campaign for China with David Beckham. Filming took place in central London and at Goodwood Motor Circuit in southern England, and on Mallorca. Conceptualised and managed by…
Young Director Award announces 2014 winners at Cannes screening event
The CFP-E (Commercial Film Producers of Europe)/Shots Young Director’s Award (YDA) held its 16th annual screening in Cannes last week. More than a thousand producers, directors and fans attended the event that recognises talented new directors from around the world.…
Oxford Scientific Films shoots on location in China for 3D panda documentary
Oxford Scientific Films shot in the Sichuan province of central China for new 3D documentary film Pandas: The Journey Home, a production looking at giant panda conservation. The team spent two years arranging access to the animals. The producers invested…
Action fantasy I, Frankenstein films on location in Melbourne
New action fantasy movie I, Frankenstein filmed on location in Melbourne, Australia. Based on a graphic novel, the film follows Frankenstein’s monster in a dystopian city 200 years after he was created in the events of Mary Shelley’s original book.…
Producer praises Thailand crews and advocates national filming incentive
A producer on new drama feature The Coup has praised Thailand’s crew base but has also advocated the launch of a national filming incentive in the country. The Coup will tell the story of a US family caught in a…
Frozen Ground filmmaker highlights need for Alaska production industry growth
The filmmaker behind recent serial killer drama The Frozen Ground has commented on the need for Alaska to develop its production infrastructure. Filming incentives enabled Scott Walker to shoot the Alaska-set story on location in and around Anchorage. “If the…