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Traktor builds lemon grove and Parisian street filming on location in India for HSBC
Traktor built a lemon grove and a Parisian street on location in southern India for a new commercial for banking giant HSBC. The spot shows a small American girl meeting a new supplier in India for her multinational lemonade stand…
Ile de France Location Expo comes to Paris’ Parc de la Villette
This year's Ile de France Location Expo – run by the Ile de France Film Commission – will take place at the Parc de la Villette in Paris on 14th-15th February, and The Location Guide is a proud partner. It…
Scorsese’s Hugo builds a Parisian train station and films at London’s V&A
Martin Scorsese’s new 3D feature Hugo is set within a Parisian railway terminal in the early 1930s. The station was built at Longcross Studios near London and needed a working train track, while London’s Victoria & Albert Museum stood in…
Jason Statham’s Killer Elite doubles Australia for UK, Oman and Paris
Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, Killer Elite, is set in places like the UK, Oman, Dubai and Paris, but filmed mostly in the Australian state of Victoria. More extensive shooting was considered in places like the UK, but keeping prices…
Old school chic at Paris' Relais Plaza
It’s impossible not to feel a little like Carrie from Sex and the City when sweeping through the Plaza Athenee’s revolving doors. I’m at the legendary Parisian ‘palace’ to venture inside the inner sanctum on the very swanky Avenue Montaigne.…
French industry around Paris saw 5% film-related job growth in 2008
There was a 5% increase in permanent new jobs in the audiovisual industry in and around Paris through the course of 2008, according to official figures from Audiens and the Ile de France Film Commission (IDF). In addition to the…
Speaking with Grant MacGadie, Director of Sales in Entertainment at Hilton
Accommodation is always a key concern for any production, whether filming in a studio or on location, as cheaper rates can have an effect on where you choose to shoot. TLG sat down with Grant MacGadie, Hilton’s Director of Sales…
On location with Michael Brook, Manager of Screen Auckland
With over 10 years since the unparalleled success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, New Zealand’s production industry shows no signs of slowing down. As much of New Zealand’s recent production activity is concentrated to the Auckland area, TLG spoke to Michael Brook,…
Entry-level productions losing out due to Screen Australia funding cuts
As part of a Government-led inquiry into the current growth and sustainability of Australia’s production industry, the heads at Screen Australia have detailed how funding cuts have negatively affected the country’s domestic output. Screen Australia’s Chief Operating Officer, Fiona Cameron…
War for the Planet of the Apes injected USD81 million into British Columbia’s economy
The latest instalment in the Planet of the Apes series incurred a total expenditure of USD81 million during its tenure in British Columbia, according to a report from the Motion Picture Association - Canada. War for the Planet of the…
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Looking for Fixer at Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam
Hi Everyone, I'm Looking For An Experienced Local Fixer Who Can Help Us On Our Shoots In 1. Abu Dhabi, Specifically At Masdar City 2.…
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My Director And Cinematographer Will Be Traveling To Two Countries, Rwanda And Georgia, To Capture Some Video. We Are Looking For A Local Production Manager…
Posted Aug 18, 2016 - 2 repliesRussian Fixer
Hello There I Am On The Look Out For An Experienced Fixer (must Provide Cv) In Russia To Help Organise A Range Of Tasks, Filming…
Posted Jul 21, 2016 - 4 repliesRussia - St Petersburg or Moscow Documentary Shoot
Documentary Experience Required We Have A Small Documentary Team That Is Going To Be In Russia In The Coming Months. I Would Guess Sometime Mid…
Posted Jul 8, 2016 - 1 repliesColombia - Bogata Documentary Shoot
Documentary Experience Required We Have A Small Documentary Team That Is Going To Be In The Bogata Area In The Coming Months. I Would Guess…
Posted Jul 8, 2016 - 2 repliesMusic Video in GEORGIA - BATUMI
We Plan To Make 2 Music Clips Beween 8-16 Agust 6-8 Days Shooting . We Need Those Equipments Abroad Shooting Equips. 2 Camera Ast 1…
Posted Jul 7, 2016 - 1 repliesFixer in Spain (Andalusia)
I'm Seeking A Fixer In Spain (andalusia), Preferably In Sevilla, Granada Or Malaga. I'm A Filmmaker From Australia And Am Shooting A Documentary In Spain…
Posted Jul 6, 2016 - 0 repliesCo-Producers Needed
Co-producers Needed For A Short Film. Details Are As Follows: *budget Is 4000 Euros. *filming Over One Night In November 2016 *simple Story Regarding Love…
Posted Jul 6, 2016 - 1 repliesNorthern Lights in August
Hello! Can Somebody Please Help With The Information Will It Be Possible To Find Northern Lights In August-maybe Beginning Of September For Sure? Iceland, Norway,…
Posted Jul 5, 2016 - 1 repliesFixer for Spain (La Gomera & Basque)
Hi Everyone! I'm Looking For Fixer(s) Who Can Help Us For Our Shoot In La Gomera And Basque. The Shoot Will Happen Sometime In October.…
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Country: Lebanon
Covering: Lebanon, Middle EastMIC Films (Made In China Films)
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Country: China
Covering: China, Hong KongMoonlighting Film Production Services
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Covering: South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Indian Ocean IslandsToy Pictures
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Country: Ukraine
Covering: UkraineCréa TV - The CREATV Company
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Country: Vietnam
Covering: Vietnam, Thailand, CambodiaCherokee Films
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Country: New Zealand
Covering: New Zealand, South Pacific IslandsNavigator Films
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Covering: South Africa, Namibia, Indian Ocean IslandsBrazil Production Services - BPS
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West Virginia Film Industry Investment Act
27% transferable tax credit for all labor and qualified purchases, plus an additional 4% on total spend if 10 or more residents are employed full-time during principal photography. The state also offers an exemption from sales tax on qualified projects.…
The Washington Motion Picture Competitiveness Programme
Washington Film offers funding assistance for qualified in-state expenditures of up to 30% for motion pictures and episodic series with less than six episodes and up to 35% for episodic series with at least six episodes. Also offers funding assistance…
Virginia: The Governor’s Motion Picture Opportunity Fund
NOTE: THIS IS A DISCRETIONARY FUND Company must demonstrate that it has 100% of its anticipated financing in place at the time the GMPOF grant is requested. Many expenses incurred in the purchase of production-related supplies or equipment are exempt…
The Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit
Pennsylvania offers up to a 30% transferable tax credit (25% base credit plus a 5% bonus), with a maximum of $60 million available per fiscal year. Pennsylvania has issued new guidelines, which are now in effect, and include, but are…
Welsh Government Media Investment Budget
The GBP30 million commercial fund is the Welsh Government’s principal route to production funding for TV and film productions and is delivered in collaboration with Pinewood Pictures. The fund can invest in high end television and film projects and consists…
Mexico: Proaudiovisual Fund
Total funding allocated per production will not exceed 17.5% of total eligible expenses. A refund of the VAT of up to 16%, which has already been in effect as a stimulus to the export of goods and services for several…