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Liverpool scoops GBP11.5 million from record year of filming
A new report to be submitted to Liverpool’s Culture and Tourism select committee in August will show an incredible 50% increase in the number of films shooting on location in the Northern City throughout 2015. The statistics show a presence…
ITV’s Loch Ness drama to film in its namesake location
Loch Ness, a new drama commissioned by ITV will film at its namesake location and in the Scottish Highlands. Split into six episodes, the series will follow the lives of Detective Annie Redford and her family when a body is discovered by the Carn Mor mountain just as a…
Downsizing starring Matt Damon to film in Norway
Alexander Payne’s upcoming film Downsizing has now begun shooting on location in Western Norway and Lofoten. The production picks up in the Nordic State after previous shoots were completed in Omaha, Toronto and Los Angeles. The film stars Matt Damon…
Antonio Banderas’ Salty finishes filming in Chile
The latest film by Director Simon West (Wild Card, The Expendables 2) will finish production after scenes to be shot in Santiago and Valparaiso have been completed. Entitled Salty, Antonio Banderas will portray the retired rock star Turk Henry whose…
The Butterfly Tree travels to Tamborine Mountain for filming
Production has begun on the upcoming film The Butterly Tree (formerly titled Bloom), with on location shoots occurring at Tamborine Mountain in South East Queensland. Directed by Priscilla Cameron, the film will star Melissa George (The Slap), Ewen Leslie (Top…
The Location Guide talks to Lieutenant Colonel Glen Roberts, Director of the United States Air Force Entertainment Liaison Office
Based in the heart of Hollywood, the United States Air Force Entertainment Liaison Office works with multiple filmmakers on a daily basis. We spoke to Lieutenant Colonel Glen Roberts about the process of lending US Air Force equipment to productions.…
Television shows help boost on location filming in LA during Q2 2016
FilmL.A. have released a report detailing the filming statistics in Los Angeles throughout the second quarter of 2016. The reports show a small but steady increase of television dramas, 3.9% over the same time last year. The most staggering statistic…
On location with award winning production stills photographer and author Ian Brodie
Ian Brodie is one of the leading figures of on location photography. His company, Ian Brodie Consulting has worked with a number of productions from The Lord of the Rings trilogy to The Last King, providing his unique expertise to…
Ronaldinho drives through the streets of Rio in XXL commercial
For their latest commercial, sports-retailer XXL have enlisted the help of SouthWest Productions to shoot on location in multiple areas throughout Rio de Janeiro. The spot features a young boy who attempts to return a wallet to acclaimed footballer Ronaldinho,…
Dan Mace wins big at the Young Director Award 2016
At this year’s Young Director Award, South African Director Dan Mace managed to walk away with two major accolades under his belt: Silver Screen Awards in the Best Short Film and Changing the World categories. Of all the entries made…