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Channel 4 in the UK to invest in international co-productions
Channel 4 in the UK has announced plans to invest in drama co-productions, both internationally and in Britain. Simon Maxwell has been appointed the channel’s first Head of International Drama. “These are exciting times for television drama,” said Maxwell: “Never…
Los Angeles Mayor appeals for Late Show filming to relocate from New York
The Mayor of Los Angeles has appealed for the Late Show to relocate from New York to the West Coast following veteran host David Letterman’s retirement announcement. Mayor Eric Garcetti has appealed directly to CBS boss Les Moonves to consider…
Balearic Islands prepare for MareMostra Palma International Film Festival
The Spanish Balearic Islands are preparing for the third MareMostra Palma International Film Festival on the island of Mallorca. This year the festival - running from 26-31 May - will be focussing on cultural connections to the sea, both around…
BBC to film two-part drama One Child on location in London and Hong Kong
Location filming will take place in London and Hong Kong for the BBC’s new two-part TV drama One Child. Co-produced by the BBC and Sundance TV, the production will tell the story of a Chinese-born woman adopted by Anglo-American parents…
Northern Ireland Screen gets large funding increase to boost location filming
Northern Ireland Screen has received a funding increase from the government of more than 50% to help boost the region’s production industry over the next four years. Funding of nearly GBP43 million will help Northern Ireland build on the international…
New Zealand Screen Production Grant comes into effect to boost location filming
New Zealand’s improved Screen Production Grant comes into effect today. First announced in December, the country now offers a base 20% grant figure for international shoots, while major big-budget productions like James Cameron’s Avatar sequels will get a 25% grant.…
KZK Productions films new drama series in Florida Keys for Netflix
KZK Productions is filming a new drama series in the Florida Keys for Netflix. The currently untitled series will be a drama exploring the impact on a local family when the ‘black sheep’ oldest brother returns home. Burn Notice was…
Vikings TV drama gets third series filming on location in Ireland
Historical drama Vikings has been given a third series and will continue to film on location in County Wicklow, Ireland, with a base at Ashford Studios outside Dublin. The show was History Channel’s first scripted series and tells the story…
Location Scotland creates new LS Motion department
The Edinburgh-based full service production and location management company Location Scotland has announced the launch of new TV production department LS Motion. Client demand for moving image production alongside stills shoots in Scotland has resulted in a natural progression for…
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Some two decades ago productions filming overseas - particularly in developing countries or difficult destinations - would commonly dispatch their production manager or producer well in advance of the prep start to establish government contacts and set up a bank…