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TLG talks to UK Location Manager Rob Champion
Rob studied Architecture in Bristol, which didn't quite work out, but initiated his fascination with the city’s urban fabric. Spurned by the BBC as a trainee cameraman for wearing glasses, he discovered the North of England and the benefits of…
Jupiler Force embarks on jungle trek to film ad on location in Costa Rica
Belgian brewed soft drink brand Jupiler Force has journeyed to Costa Rica for its new ad spot. The self-aware commercial shows a film crew travelling through a jungle river, dense undergrowth and mangroves so that they can, well, film a…
The Desert - a filming survival guide
As with all extreme locations, preparation and planning before an expedition is crucial. Choosing the format you wish to film on may be governed by an existing edit suite facility at the production company but this may not be the…
Mississippi increases filming incentive and opens new studio
Mississippi has increased its filming incentive by 5%, broadened its eligibility and opened a new studio. It all suggests the state is eager for a piece of the industry action now being enjoyed by neighbouring Louisiana. The state’s rebate now…
Olivier-René Veillon discusses Île de France Location Expo
The Location Guide is a partner at the Île de France Location Expo in Paris on April 28th and 29th 2011, which showcases the locations available to filmmakers in the region. Olivier-René Veillon is Executive Director of the Île de…
Number crunch: Making Norway work as a filming location
Snow streaks past the plane window as I approach Bergen in western Norway. It’s late March and the weather in London is growing milder but the snow’s a reminder that it’s still a bit chilly in Norway. The Location Guide…
TLG talks to Iain Smith OBE about camera grips, investment plans and 'the Dambusters spirit'
Iain Smith, the new Chair of the British Film Commission (BFC) takes on a heavy challenge: to reinvigorate attitudes, build on strengths and avoid all resting on British film industry laurels. Smith (pictured) is one of Britain’s best-known producers, having…
Terra Nova director discusses ‘adventure’ of location filming in Australia
Alex Graves has talked about the ‘adventure’ of directing the pilot of Terra Nova in Australia in the tail-end of 2010. Executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, the show tells the story of a family in the future who travel back in…
TLG talks to French Polynesia Location Manager Marie Eve Tefaatau
Marie Eve Tefaatau was born in France and relocated to French Polynesia, where she’s been now for 22 years. She started out in the tourism industry before moving on to TV shows and sports and becoming a Location Manager in…
Harnas beer doubles New Zealand for Poland filming new ad spot
Polish beer brand Harnas has filmed its new ad spot in New Zealand, doubling the country for Poland. The spot was filmed on the Reese River near Queenstown in the South Island and features CGI characters re-building a bridge to…