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Doctor Who turns Bristol into Victorian London for BBC location filming
The BBC’s family sci-fi hit Doctor Who is doubling the streets of Bristol for Victorian London. Bristol lies near the west coast of England and just across the Bristol Channel from Cardiff, where Doctor Who is based. Guy Poultney is…
Samsara: Filming a 65mm visual epic on location across 25 countries
Samsara is the new feature from Producer Mark Magidson and Director/Cinematographer Ron Fricke. It was shot in 25 countries over a five-year period and its UK release date is August 31st 2012. The film has a non-narrative structure – ‘samsara’…
Creative England launches new crew database at Elstree Studios
A new national crew database has been launched by Creative England at an event at Elstree Studios near London. Merging information from the Regional Screen Agency, the database is a free resource enabling productions to find crew anywhere in England…
On location with Joy Films Middle East Executive Producer Rita El Hachem
Rita was born and raised in Lebanon, and worked as a literary books translator and interpreter before studying for a Masters degree in production. She joined the advertising business seven years ago, and has been heading the Middle East operations…
New York’s Steiner Studios considers expansion as location filming demand grows
Steiner Studios, in New York City’s Brooklyn Naval Yard, is considering a long-term expansion plan. Owners are considering investing USD400 million over a 12-year period and adding classrooms, offices and New York street sets. New stages were opened at Steiner…
Biscuit Filmworks stages bikini powerboat parade in South Africa for Axe
Biscuit Filmworks has chosen South Africa for a new spot from Axe tying in with the deodorant brand’s latest campaign. Supplies shows a parade of powerboats carrying bikini girls, ninjas, male models and cocktail waiters across the ocean towards a…
Sam Mendes' James Bond film Skyfall aiming for different view of London locations
Sam Mendes and Daniel Craig are aiming to deliver a different view of London in the upcoming Bond movie Skyfall. The film shot extensively in the English capital earlier this year, but the filmmakers are eager to avoid the usual…
James Franco brings William Faulkner directorial project to Mississippi
Actor and filmmaker James Franco will be working on a new feature project at Mississippi Film Studios in Canton. The feature, Faulkner adaptation As I Lay Dying, will be based at the studios that span 31 acres and feature a…
Biggest floating pool filming location available in Antwerp
Antwerp in Belgium is now home to Badboot, a floating facility that offers a swimming pool, restaurant and event space. It’s the biggest floating pool in the world. The venue is managed by local creative agency King George and is…
From DePalma to Spielberg: Filming with Location Manager Dow Griffith
Dow Griffith started his career as a Location Manager more than 30 years ago and has since worked all over the world with many of cinema’s biggest names. He talks to TLG about humble beginnings, his part in revitalising the…