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Apple commissions first scripted series with Dr. Dre biopic
Technology company Apple have begun filming its first scripted series, Vital Signs. The show will be a semi-autobiographical drama about the life of hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Dr. Dre (real name Andre Young), who rose to stardom as part of…
Portugal to offer a brand new system of film incentives
The Portuguese authorities have announced plans to introduce the country’s first formal film incentives programme. The 2016 state budget has permitted the implementation of an incentives system that will cater to productions that incur a minimum eligible expenditure of EUR1…
TLG talks to Location Manager Ken Haber about the impact of incentives and working on Thelma and Louise
Ken Haber, aside from being a good friend of TLG is also one of the most well known Location Managers in the industry. Ken’s resume includes work on a number of classic Hollywood films such as Thelma and Louise and…
Ghost in the Shell adaptation begins filming on location in New Zealand
The upcoming live action adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series, Ghost in the Shell has started filming on location in Wellington, New Zealand. The project will star Scarlett Johansson as the lead protagonist Motoko Kusanagi, with Michael Pitt having…
Yorkshire film industry to receive large investment from National Lottery funds in BFI initiative
Via funding that has accumulated from the National Lottery, the British Film Institute (BFI) has decided to award the Yorkshire Screen Industries Hub with a payout of GBP127,000. This investment is being conducted by the BFI’s Creative Clusters Fund, an…
The Ink Factory goes global for filming BBC’s The Night Manager
In conjunction with production company The Ink Factory and AMC, the BBC’s upcoming drama The Night Manager was filmed in multiple locations around the globe, including Zermatt, London, Majorca and Morocco. The show is a contemporary adaptation of John Le…
An inside look at filming in Uzbekistan with Alyona Pimanova
When looking for possible filming locations, it is difficult to imagine that the nation of Uzbekistan would be at the top of anyone’s list and yet it has proved itself to be a viable option in some cases. Alyona Pimanova…
Ocean Films shoots Rio de Janeiro for Pokémon’s Super Bowl spot
As was to be expected, the 2016 Super Bowl brought with it a slew of commercials that featured a variety of advertising concepts including talking skittles and singing sheep. Included in the mix was a spot for the 20th anniversary…
The future looks bright for Newcastle’s film industry
Located in the north-east of England, Newcastle may seem like an unassuming destination for location filming but in recent years the city has become an attractive area particularly for television shows. Recent productions include the upcoming ITV adaptation of Beowulf…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to start filming in Atlanta
The upcoming sequel to Marvel Studios’ sci-fi superhero film Guardians of the Galaxy is to begin filming on location in Atlanta, Georgia on February 11th. The announcement comes from Director James Gunn’s Facebook page after he uploaded a picture showing…
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Fixer in Italy
Have A Commercial That We Would Like To Shoot In Italy. Director Wants Small Crew To Shoot It Like A Documentary. Want To Look For…
Posted Jun 29, 2012 - 3 repliesFixer / Producer in PARIS
Dear All, We Are Looking To Shoot A Number Of Commercial Short Films For A Client Of Ours In And Around Paris In Late July…
Posted Jun 11, 2012 - 10 replies5D Owner/operators needed for Vox Pops
Vox Pop's Required - To Be Filmed In Major Or Capital Cities Around The World - Countries Include China (shanghai) Brazil, Germany, Russia, Belgium And…
Posted Jun 2, 2012 - 1 repliesFixer / Freelance Production Manager in TOKYO Needed
I Am The Writer And Director Of An Ambitious Short Film Which My Collaborative Team And I Are Planning On Shooting In Tokyo Ideally In…
Posted May 24, 2012 - 2 repliesLocation needed London
Hi Our Young Feature Company Needs A Location Scout To Find Or The Location ( A Big Bathroom From House) To Shoot The Most Important…
Posted May 20, 2012 - 1 repliesNeeded: Large Waterfall in the UK
Looking For A Large Waterfall In A Natural Surrounding Within The Uk. The Waterfall Has To Be Reasonably Wide And Preferably Kick Up A Spray…
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Job: Title: London Rep For Us Production Service Company. Bright Pictures Inc Is A Production Service Company For The Entire United States And Caribbean. Based…
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Posted May 8, 2012 - 2 repliesFixers needed in France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium& Spain
Hi, We Are Producing 6 X Short Documentaries About Underground Street Culture In Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Berlin, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Genk, Rotterdam And Eindhoven We…
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Country: United KingdomKathmandu Films
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Country: NepalSmarthouse Films
Category: Production Companies
Country: NetherlandsTequila Film
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Country: MexicoFixer in Morocco
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Country: Morocco
Covering: MoroccoEarthmedia Film AS
Category: Production Companies
Country: NorwayFilmtrees
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Country: South KoreaVolcano Films
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Country: SpainDhaka Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Bangladesh
Covering: Dhaka, Chittagong, Barisal, Khulna, Rajshahi, SylhetOzz Films
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Country: Morocco
Covering: Morocco, France, Belgium, Germany