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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.…
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…
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…
Scouting in Western Norway: Where high-tech structures meet epic natural landscapes
After spending just ten minutes in Western Norway I was in awe of the possible filming locations. The Western Norway Film Commission and Truenorth Norway had invited location professionals Lori Balton (Downsizing), Alison Taylor (Straight Outta Compton) and Tom Howard (The…
Ohio film incentive renewed for 2017-2018 period
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) has confirmed that Ohio’s USD40 million tax incentive on filming has been renewed for the 2017-2018 period. The new economic year went into effect on July 1st, ensuring Ohio’s place as a competitive production…
Unearthing the forgotten cinematic potential of Egypt
Since 1980 I have had a strong affinity with Egypt, producing a wide variety of commercials, films, programmes and documentaries. The country is a land of opportunity for international filmmakers, with a vibrant industry that offers a wide range of…
Israel’s production profile could expand under new film incentive plan
MK Michael Oren, Israel’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Policy, has announced a three-part plan to expand the country’s production profile and entice more foreign productions to shoot on location. Labelled ‘Holy-wood’, Oren’s three objectives are as follows: establish a film…
Coen brothers to shoot western omnibus, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, in New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico will soon be the host of the upcoming Coen brothers feature-length omnibus, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Principial photography for the project will begin mid-July and continue until an unspecified date in September. Roughly 188 members…
How productions can navigate Chile’s early winter
Winter can arrive early in Chile, as evidenced by the country’s recent change in climate, which can catch some productions off guard. Chilean locations can become entirely different under snowfall and so it’s worth knowing which parts of the country…
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Hi We Are Expected To Film In Any One Major City In The Usa For 3 Months In July -august -september For A Regional Feature…
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We Are Looking For A Classic Villa Or Apartment - With Lovely Stylish Interiors And High Ceilings For Photo Shoot In April. Ideally The Villa…
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Looking For A Filming Location In London On The 24th March: Interior With Large/panoramic Windows Unobstructed View Of London Skyline - Variety Of Buildings, Dense…
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We Are Looking For A Fixer With Experience Organizing For Film Productions In "at Least Two" Of The Following Places: Argentina, Brazil, And Chile. I…
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V8 Filmproduktion Berlin
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Country: Germany
Covering: GermanyOuarzazate Film Commission
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Country: MoroccoBrazil Films
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Country: Brazil
Covering: BrazilFox Studios Australia
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Country: AustraliaFamily Film
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Country: Romania
Covering: Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, HungaryTruenorth
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Country: Iceland
Covering: Iceland, Norway, Greenland, Faroe IslandsPillowtree Productions
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Country: CroatiaEl Camino Films
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Country: Uruguay
Covering: UruguayNamib Film
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Covering: Namibia, Southern Africa, AfricaProduction Service Network (PSN)
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Locations (50)
Cuba
Conan O’Brien filmed a special episode of his late-night chat show on location in Havana, Cuba, in early 2015. The move marked the first time a late-night US host has filmed in the country since the US trade embargo was…
Dominica
Since Disney used Dominica for the Pirates of the Caribbean films, the island has seen an increase in industry activity as productions rush to make use of its unspoilt and cheap locations. As a result, Dominica has developed a pool…
Filming on location in Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp lies in northern Belgium in the province of Flanders and has one of Europe’s largest seaports. The city is a popular filming destination, especially for European productions, and offers buildings and architecture reflecting hundreds of years of history. As…
Filming on location in Baku in Azerbaijan
Baku is the largest city in Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea and is also the country’s capital. It’s situated on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula and is divided into a downtown region and a small and much older…
Filming on location in Buenos Aires
Argentine capital Buenos Aires is an established production hub and the second-largest city in South America. Its industry and reputation have grown through a combination of good production values and colonial architecture that enable its filming locations to double for…
Filming on location in Cape Town
Overview Cape Town has gained a well-earned global reputation amongst producers, directors, cast and film crew as being an extremely film-friendly shooting destination. Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa (nearly four million people) after Johannesburg…
Filming on location in Lapland
Lapland straddles northern Finland, the north-eastern tip of Sweden and northern Norway, as well as a strip of western Russia. Snow guarantees are among its major international appeals as a filming location, with winter in Finnish Lapland running for around…
Filming on location in Munich
Overview Bavaria is a leading media hub in Germany. Around 1,500 film production companies are located in the metropolitan Munich area and numerous successful film productions have been shot here, such as the international co-production Big Game starring Samuel L…
Filming on location in Ontario, Canada
Ontario is in central Canada and at more than a million square miles is larger than Spain and France combined. Despite the fact that Canada is geographically north of the US, Ontario’s southernmost point is on the same latitude as…
Filming on location in Seville
Seville is situated in southern Spain and offers an attractive blend of historic architecture and modern infrastructure. Some of its most popular buildings include the 1920s-era Plaza de Espana, Plaza del Triunfo and Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, as well…
Incentives (19)
The New York State Film Production Credit Programme
Sales Tax Exemption for below the line costs. An additional 5 percent credit may be available in the Post-Production Program for costs incurred in Upstate NY, outside the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD). There is also a 30-35% stand-alone post…
Connecticut Digital Media & Motion Picture Tax Credit
Sales tax is exempt for certain materials and equipment purchased or leased for use in creating audio or video productions. The 12% hotel occupancy tax is waived for stays over 30 consecutive days PLEASE NOTE: Feature films are suspended for…
Alabama: Entertainment Industry Incentive Act
Payroll tax rebate of 35% paid to Alabama residents. Exemptions to amounts of Production Expenditures required for incentives: - Soundtracks: A Qualified Production Company must incur total Production Expenditures of at least $50,000, but no Rebate shall be available for…
The Australian Screen Production Incentive: Producer Offset
The Producer Offset offers a 40 per cent tax rebate for feature films and a 20 per cent tax rebate for productions other than feature films. Where a company or someone else in relation to the film has already accessed…
Canada: Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
In Canada the goods and services tax or GST is a federal tax of 6% on most goods and services sold in Canada. Some goods and services are exempt from GST. Provincial sales tax or PST rates differ from province…
Canada: The Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)
In Canada the goods and services tax or GST is a federal tax of 6% on most goods and services sold in Canada. Some goods and services are exempt from GST. Provincial sales tax or PST rates differ from province…
The Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
You must contact the Film Service Units (FSUs), who administer or provide access to all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) programmes dealing with film production in Canada and foreign location filming in Canada.
The Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Regarding Regional Sales Tax, you must contact the Film Service Units (FSUs), who administer or provide access to all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) programmes dealing with film production in Canada and foreign location filming in Canada. Behind the scenes personnel,…
The Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Regarding Sales Tax, you must contact the Film Service Units (FSUs), who administer or provide access to all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) programmes dealing with film production in Canada and foreign location filming in Canada. Behind the scenes personnel, ie…