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Texas film incentive saved from chopping block with a reduced fund
After an initial proposal from the Texas House of Representatives to slash the state’s film incentive completely, the scheme has now been allocated a fund of USD22 million for the 2017-2018 period. While those in favour of the incentive are…
Wonder Woman takes the DC Universe to London and rural Italy
With an estimated budget of USD120 million, the first feature film dedicated to DC's iconic Amazonian princess was shot in London and Italy. Set during the First World War, the film not only required locations that would suit the time…
Made in Lisbon joins The Location Beach Lounge at Cannes Lions 2017
We are proud to announce that Made in Lisbon will be partnering with The Location Guide for this year’s Location Beach Lounge during the Cannes Lions Festival. As one of Portugal’s leading production service companies, Made in Lisbon’s expertise will…
A Producer’s Survival Guide to India - Part 5: Local Crew and Equipment
India is an astounding, ever-changing, chaotic melting pot of ideas, religions, landscapes and history that contribute to its mind-boggling diversity. Perhaps this is why so many creative minds have been attracted to the sub-continent over the years? It’s impossible to…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Ruben Östlund’s The Square surprises with Palme d’Or win
Despite pundits predicting success for Robin Campillo’s 120 Beats per Minute, Ruben Östlund’s satirical-drama, The Square, has emerged as the winner of this year’s Palme d’Or award at the Cannes Film Festival. With a budget of USD5.5 million and a…
Channel 4’s We’re the Superhumans named Commercial of the Year at The British Arrows 2017
Blink Productions’ critically acclaimed We’re the Superhumans has scooped the Commercial of the Year award at The British Arrows 2017. Directed by Dougal Wilson and released in the run up to the Rio 2016 Paralympics, the spot features over 140…
Family Film joins The Location Beach Lounge at Cannes Lions 2017
Family Film has joined forces with The Location Guide to bring you this year’s Beach Lounge at the Cannes Lions Festival. Operating in Romania and Hungary as both a production and production service company, Family Film has years of experience…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: How to Talk to Girls at Parties shot 70s sci-fi entirely in the UK
John Cameron Mitchell’s period sci-fi feature, How to Talk to Girls at Parties will screen this Sunday as part of the ‘Out of Competition’ selection at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Shot entirely within the UK, the film’s locations include…
Vicky Jewson’s Closer becomes first recipient of the new Thailand film incentive
Vicky Jewson’s upcoming film about a group of elite female bodyguards, entitled Closer, will become the first recipient of Thailand’s cash rebate incentive. Productions that spend a minimum of THB50 million can receive a 15% cash rebate, alongside several potential…
The Production Guild unveils new website with expanded features for its members
The Production Guild of Great Britain has unveiled a new website, boasting updated features that will allow its members to connect with each other at an easier rate than before. Among the new features is a more expansive Availability Service,…
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Fixer for small photo team in Navarra, San Sebastian, Bilbao needed
Hi Everyone, We Are Looking For A Fixer/location Scout To Assist As With A Photo Shoot In San Sebastian, Bilbao And Navarra. We Are Going…
Posted Feb 12, 2015 - 2 repliesFixer and Line Producer needed in New York
Here's More Info On Our Project: * 5 Shoot Days In Ny * Locations Include: Statue Of Liberty W Characters, Rooftop Of An Apartment Bld…
Posted Jan 27, 2015 - 8 replieslocations approx 75 to 100 yrs old Hockey stadium for a film shoot
Dear Friends N Lps Looking For A Period Film Shoot , Various Hockey Stadium In The Old Conditions Not Too Much Modified. Filming In April…
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Ferry Ship / Cruise Liner Looking For A Passenger Ferry Ship / Small Cruise Liner Berthed (docked) In Accessible Location For Two Days Interior Filming…
Posted Dec 10, 2014 - 0 replieslocations needed around London
Looking For A Faded Grandeur, Space With Few Windows Which Are The Important Aspects. As An Added Bonus, It Would Be Great To Have A…
Posted Oct 29, 2014 - 1 repliesFixer needed in Panama
Los Notarios (www.losnotarios.tv) Needs A Local Fixer To Help Us For A 1 Day Shoot In Panama's Landmarks (includes Production, Rentals And Permits). Small Crew…
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Posted Sep 29, 2014 - 1 repliesFixer needed in Canadá (Toronto)
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Brazil Production Services - BPS
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Country: Brazil
Covering: BrazilBrazil Production Services - BPS
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Country: Brazil
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Country: Mexico
Covering: Mexico + Latin AmericaPath of tales productions
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Country: Spain
Covering: Mainland Spain & Portugal, The Canary Islands, The Balearic IslandsGreenGo Films
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Locations (50)
Malta
Malta has been a notable Mediterranean production hub in the Mediterranean for several years, with a skilled crew base, a competitive filming incentive and enticing sun-blasted visuals. Over the past year the island nation has reaffirmed its appeal as a…
Mexico
Sam Mendes’s latest Bond movie, Spectre, filmed its opening sequence on location in Mexico City, recreating the country’s Day of the Dead celebrations. The worldwide success of Spectre has helped to put Mexico on the production map and has also boosted the…
Mississippi
Positioned in the southern United States, Mississippi has a mild, four-season climate and offers filmmakers hugely diverse landscapes, much of which remains under-used on-screen. Producers and Location Managers have their pick of agricultural scenery along the Mississippi Delta, the hills…
New Mexico
New Mexico is the main US option for productions seeking cost- effective desert locations. The state offers a generous 25% filming incentive that rises to 30% for TV. The increased TV incentive was prompted by the huge success of acclaimed…
New York
New York maintains its status as one of the top production hubs in the US, offering a network of studio facilities, a skilled crew base and a generous filming incentive programme. The state offers USD420 million a year – still…
Newfoundland and Labrador
As a combination of two territories, Newfoundland and Labrador offer a diverse range of locations that are easily accessible through the local Film Development Corporation. The province's close proximity to the ocean prevents any lack of seaside scenery, but among…
Northwest Territories, Canada
Boasting spectacular scenery near the top of the world, the Northwest Territories are situated in north-west Canada, with Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east. Although dominated by arctic tundra, the region also offers pristine lakes, forests, mountains…
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia in eastern Canada has changed its filming incentive. In July 2015, the province switched its existing tax credit to a 25% funding programme applicable to all Nova Scotia production expenses. The new programme is modelled on the Alberta…
Ontario
Toronto remains the top production hub in Canada, and also one of the central filming locations in the whole of North America. The city offers world-class facilities, including Pinewood Toronto Studios, an experienced crew base and generous filming incentives. The…
Panama
Nestled between Costa Rica and Colombia in Central America, tropical Panama is only a few hours’ flight from New York and Los Angeles. For filmmakers looking to shoot on location it offers environments ranging from deserts and beaches to centuries-old…