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Huntington Beach in California opens new film commission to encourage location filming
Huntington Beach in Orange County, California, has opened a film commission. It will offer free assistance in helping film crews find anything from filming locations through to on-set catering and accommodation. It will also be responsible for marketing the seaside…
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Guinness re-asserted itself as a brand this week with an epic rain-soaked battle shot in Hungary. South Africa and New Zealand formed a co-production agreement that could boost both of these global production hubs, and there was news from two…
Sweden considers film tourism value ahead of David Fincher’s Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Film tourism has become a way for countries to benefit from a high-profile production for years after the crews have wrapped. A few months ahead of of David Fincher’s version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, a report is…
Special iPhone app launched to track Fireflies West charity riders in California
A special iPhone app has been launched to track the charity riders taking part in the Fireflies West cycle ride, which starts today, and to encourage donations. Advertising industry professionals are among those taking part in the ride to raise…
Michigan awards location filming support to local Dogman feature
A low-budget feature called Dogman has been awarded incentive support in Michigan. It will spend just over USD380,000 and get a payment of slightly more than USD155,000. Inspired by Michigan folklore, the film tells the story of a wolf-like animal…
Zack Snyder’s Superman to double Vancouver Island in British Columbia for Alaska
It seems Alaska is still having problems attracting the big productions. The new Superman film, Man of Steel, will be doubling British Columbia for Alaska. Specifically, the production will be building an Alaskan fishing village in the District of Ucluelet…
Peter Jackson’s Hobbit films likely to shoot on location in Queenstown
It’s perhaps not a massive surprise, but the scenic Queenstown in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island is likely to host scenes for Peter Jackson’s Hobbit films in the next few weeks. Queenstown is one of the most famous…
Fireflies West cycling tour in California to benefit leukaemia research
Friday sees the start of the 4th annual Fireflies West cycling tour in California to raise money for leukaemia research. Advertising industry professionals will be taking part in the 550-mile, six-day ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Riders will…
Tom Hooper films epic Guinness ad on location near Budapest
Guinness often turns heads with its commercials and its latest spot is no exception. Oscar-winning Director Tom Hooper filmed the brand's Rugby World Cup tie-in Some Are Made Of More in Hungary, delivering an atmospheric showdown between two warring armies.…
Filming in Turkey with Producer Alex Sutherland
Alex started in the film business at the age of 18. His father, Muir Sutherland, was already an established producer so he knew this was the industry for him. Muir helped Alex get his first job as a runner for…