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Yonkers among New York State cities seeking film industry growth
Yonkers in New York State’s Westchester County wants to expand its film industry and sees itself as an alternative to New York City just 20 minutes away. The film office in Yonkers has undergone a makeover and authorities are chasing…
British comedy films on restored Trident aircraft at Manchester Airport
New British comedy film The Wedding Video shot scenes on location at Manchester Airport in north-west England using a retired Trident aircraft. Based at the airport’s Runway Visitor Park, the plane was retired in 1985 after nearly 15 years of…
Film London reveals details of high-profile features filming English capital
Film London has revealed details of some of the high-profile feature projects coming to the English capital in the coming months. The London region made nearly GBP1 billion in direct production spending through 2011 and this year’s high-profile shoots have…
Filming on location in South Africa with Martin Jacobson of Juice Film
Martin began his film career with a move to Johannesburg in the late 80s that coincided with a feature film boom in the region. He spent ten years in location and transport management, before becoming a Producer at Moonlighting Commercials…
Pinewood Studios opens new Richard Attenborough sound stage
A new sound stage has been officially opened at Pinewood Studios near London. The Richard Attenborough Stage offers 30,000 square feet of floor space for both TV and film production. It’s now Pinewood’s second biggest stage and has increased the…
Creative England arranges film crew networking events across England
Creative England is arranging a series of networking events in production hubs across England. The sessions are intended to give filming professionals the opportunity to add to their list of contacts and to increase nationwide awareness of England’s filming infrastructure.…
MJZ recreates the US for McDonald’s on location in central England
MJZ is recreating US locations including New York, Chicago and Texas for a new McDonald’s spot. The high street in Tarporley, a small town near Chester in central England, has been one filming location this week. David Sejrup has been…
Planning permission turned down for 'Project Pinewood' UK plan
A major expansion plan at Pinewood Studios in the UK has been halted. ‘Project Pinewood’ would have included a 100-acre set, but planning permission has been refused. The development would have included permanent sets for cities like New York, Venice…
Ken Loach criticises British PM’s call for UK to focus on bigger films
David Cameron, the British Prime Minister, has called on the UK filming industry to focus its attention on attracting bigger films that target broader audiences. The announcement has proven controversial with filmmaker Ken Loach who is concerned Cameron hasn’t grasped…
Creative England unveils new Location and Production Services team
Creative England has unveiled its new Location and Production Services (LPS) team. The team has seven members with two more to be recruited in the coming months and has several offices across England. They offer a full filming liaison service…