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Warner Bros works on new deal to make films on location in China
Warner Bros is involved in negotiations to make films on location in China for local audiences. The US studio is talking to China Media Capital, a state fund backed by the government, and the move would help Warner Bros get…
UK gets European approval to boost filming incentive support
The UK has been given approval by the European Union (EU) to boost its filming incentive programme. Productions will now get a 25% tax credit on all their eligible UK spending, in a move that could help attract more shoots…
Ciclope International Festival of Craft 2015 announces guest list
The Ciclope International Festival of Craft 2015 has announced its guest list for this year’s event, which takes place in Berlin on 5 and 6 November. Ciclope recognises the craft of storytelling in international audiovisual production and The Location Guide…
China plans global distribution for its English-language sci-fi film Lost in the Pacific
New Chinese feature film Lost in the Pacific is being billed as the country’s first English-language 3D sci-fi action adventure film and has picked up strong pre-sales in South-East Asia. China is hoping that the movie’s English-language content will aid…
TV series Galavant filming second season at Bristol’s Bottle Yard Studios
Disney’s ABC Studios has started filming a second series of the fairy tale comedy Galavant at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol. Galavant will spend 16 weeks shooting on purpose-built sets in the Tank House 3 space. “It’s wonderful to…
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…
Jamie Bell praises NZ filming as Iranian Embassy siege movie shoots Auckland
Actor Jamie Bell has praised New Zealand’s production industry after new movie 6 Days, based on the true story of the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980. Funded partly by the New Zealand Film Commission, the movie shot scenes…
Bonnie Prince Charlie movie The Great Getaway prepares for Scotland filming
The Great Getaway will be based on the 18th century life of Prince Charles Edward Stuart – commonly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie – and will film in Scotland. The historical drama Outlander is one of the largest productions to…
1.4 launches inaugural show celebrating directing talent in short-form films
Self-funded media project 1.4 is launching its inaugural 1.4 Show this autumn in London to promote directing talent in short-form filmmaking. The 1.4 Show will have no categories or judging panels, but will simply showcase great shorts at Shoreditch Studios…
Robbers Dog films Auckland for Steinlager Rugby World Cup campaign
Robbers Dog built special period sets in an Auckland studio for a campaign for New Zealand beer brand Steinlager. Originals honours New Zealand’s 1905 Rugby World Cup team by recreating scenes showing the players warming up for an historic match…