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Boosted California filming incentive draws caution at Produced By conference
Speakers at the Produced By Conference in Los Angeles were encouraged but cautious over the weekend about California’s boosted filming incentives. The Weinstein Company (TWC) was among the firms noting the importance of a large and secure incentive support structure.…
Norway announces plan for filming incentive modelled on Iceland offering
The Norwegian government has announced plans to launch a national filming incentive inspired by Iceland’s support programme. Details are set to be confirmed in the next few months for a launch sometime in 2016, but a reimbursement of 20% to…
Tom Cruise films drug-smuggling drama Mena on location in Georgia
Tom Cruise is filming Mena on location in Georgia. The movie is based on the true story of former airline pilot Barry Seal who clashed with cartels when he began smuggling drugs between the Americas in the 70s. The film…
Major new Bollywood film commits to extended Abu Dhabi shoot
New Bollywood movie Dishoom will spend five weeks filming across Abu Dhabi later this year. Service company twofour54 and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission will support the shoot in conjunction with the Film & Television Producers Guild of India. “Nadiadwala…
Dwayne Johnson earthquake drama San Andreas films Queensland as California
Dwayne Johnson’s earthquake movie San Andreas filmed Queensland in Australia as California. The drama follows Johnson as a helicopter pilot trying to rescue his estranged daughter after an earthquake and tsunami devastate the West Coast. Filming was in fact based…
Limerick plans film studio development in Mid-West Ireland
Authorities in Limerick in western Ireland have bought a former factory building with the intention of turning it into a major film studio. Ireland is becoming a more popular filming location but high-profile TV dramas like Vikings and Ripper Street…
American Genius TV miniseries films on location in West Virginia
Television docudrama American Genius filmed on location in West Virginia and tells the stories of a selection of America’s most renowned inventors. The series was produced by Stephen David, whose previous West Virginia projects have included docudrama The World Wars.…
Bristol reports steady production figures as UK TV films western England
British TV shoots have kept location filming levels steady in Bristol, in the west of England. High-profile shows shot in the city in recent months have included a special period episode of the BBC’s international hit Sherlock. Bristol Film Office…
Post-production company The Farm Group opens at Bottle Yard Studios
Post-production company The Farm Group has become the latest firm to open an office at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol in western England. The Farm Group already has branches in London, Manchester and Los Angeles, and offers more than…
Buffalo in New York assesses impact of filming for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
Buffalo in western New York State is assessing the economic benefits of hosting action sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 for the past two weeks. The film is estimated to have spent USD 7 million in the city and will…