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The Wolfman's Supervising Location Manager talks to The Location Guide
There is no denying that Joe Johnston’s The Wolfman had a rocky road to the silver screen, with a change in director just before principal photography, a spiralling budget and reshoots galore stretching over a year and a quarter. However,…
ADFEST postponed due to fear of Thai political unrest
The Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (ADFEST), the biggest of its type in Asia and due to be held in Pattaya, Thailand, has been postponed as a result of fears of political turbulence in the country. Originally scheduled for 18th to…
Will 2010 see the Czechs return to centre stage?
Central Europe has long been recognised as a quality filming destination. Germany has had incredible success with its annual handout of EUR60 million through the German Federal Film Fund, grabbing big productions like Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, Valkyrie, and The Reader…
Aerial filming equipment helps crews reach for the sky
Aerial filming can produce spectacular results, whether it’s capturing iconic metropolitan vistas like New York or Sydney, or tracking death-defying leaps across construction cranes on a Bahamas building site in Casino Royale. There is a range of equipment available to…
Ontario production soars between 2008 and 2009
Production throughout Ontario’s audio-visual industry rose by a substantial 41% through 2009 compared to the previous year’s figures, with foreign projects alone showing an increase of 114% on 2008, according to the Ontario Media Development Corporation. Peter Finestone, film commissioner…
Balestrino presents abandoned Italian village for crews
The medieval village of Balestrino in north-west Italy is an intriguing location for filmmakers as it has been abandoned for more than half a century but offers a rural and rustic look that has drawn Hollywood in recent years. Earthquake…
Canadian Molson beer ad films on frozen Spray Lake
A commercial for Canadian beer brand Molson has filmed scenes on a frozen lake near Calgary as part of the campaign’s aim to highlight the ruggedness of the country and its people. Made From Canada was filmed by Circle Productions…
Bulgaria plans rebate of up to 30%
Bulgaria plans to compete with its eastern European neighbours by offering a tax rebate of up to 30% for film productions. The scheme could be approved by the European Union as early as this March, providing an additional incentive for…
Barclaycard Rollercoaster ad uses Spydercam rig in New York
BBH has designed a follow-up to Barclaycard’s hugely successful Waterslide commercial, advertising contactless technology from the card company. The new spot was filmed in New York and follows a man taking an immense rollercoaster ride between the city’s skyscrapers on…
Joint Venture announced between Pinewood Studios and Studio Hamburg
A Joint Venture has been announced between Pinewood Studios and Studio Hamburg that will enable projects to benefit from the experience and facilities offered by both organisations. The partnership will extend to both Berlin Adlershof and Hamburg and represents another…