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Batman writer films Da Vinci’s Demons TV show on location in Wales
Wales has been picked as a double for Italy in new TV show Da Vinci’s Demons. A co-production between BBC Worldwide Productions and cable network Starz Entertainment, the show is produced by David S Goyer, who played a key role…
Spielberg support helps save London's Twickenham Film Studios from closure
Twickenham Film Studios (TFS) in south-west London is to continue making films. Its closure was announced in January 2012 following slow business, but a campaign to keep it open won high-profile support from the likes of Steven Spielberg, who used…
Southern California entities partner to promote uniform location filming guidelines
Four separate organisations have partnered to promote uniform location filming guidelines throughout Southern California. The aim is to encourage the region’s 191 cities to adopt guidelines that are all broadly similar to make sure the film permitting process is as…
Colonel Blimp braves windy Philadelphia with a helicam for Passion Pit
London-based music video production company Colonel Blimp has braved the windy skies over Philadelphia in the eastern US. Take A Walk comes from Massachusetts band Passion Pit and uses a helicam to take a bird’s eye view of a ball…
Argentinacine stages battle of the sexes near Buenos Aires for Quilmes beer
Argentinacine has staged a gender showdown for Quilmes beer in sand dunes near Buenos Aires. An army of women faces off against their boyfriends as their respective leaders vent their relationship frustrations in rallying cries. Quilmes beer restores balance on…
On location with UK producer Spencer Friend
Spencer is the founder and Executive Producer of Joyrider that was set up almost eight years ago; the company is known for visual storytelling. Spencer has been working mainly in commercials and music videos, and has just signed his first…
Bourne Legacy discussed as Philippines stages film conference
An International Film Conference concludes tomorrow (27th June 2012) in the Philippines. Delegates from the region have been meeting in Manila to discuss the region's film and tourism industries, with films like The Bourne Legacy having filmed in the the…
Even Stranger on the Shore – The tale of a supermarket on a beach
Making TV commercials is rarely totally straightforward. Here’s the story of one production from 2011 which might serve as a warning that even the most complicated productions can always get worse. The project DDB London was faced with was always…
BBH wins Grand Prix prize at Cannes Lions 2012 and YDA announces shortlist
London-based agency BBH has won a Grand Prix prize at the Cannes Lions advertising festival for its Axe Excite spot Even Angels Will Fall, while the Young Directors Award has announced its shortlist. BBH won the Creative Effectiveness Grand Prix…
UK Government launches consultation on TV location filming incentives
A formal consultation has been launched by the UK Government on the TV filming incentives promised back in March this year. Production companies are being invited to offer their views on the tax relief that will be designed to keep…