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Why I chose Cuba
I first came to Cuba in 1995. I thought a new filming location would be great for the industry, especially with costs beginning to spiral in Europe. Then a French production company asked me to film a music promo in…
Québec doubles for pretty much anywhere
I was asked to find out what's happening with filming incentives in Québec because TLG told me that's where a lot of the action is. So I phoned Hans Fraikin, boss of the Québec Film & TV Council. In a…
The Location Guide's new website launches
We’ve launched our new website and we couldn’t be happier! As with our 2011 print guide the template has been revamped and made more interactive to help us cater for your needs better than ever before. Our directory enables you…
Hobbit films will be shot in New Zealand
The upcoming Hobbit films have been confirmed for New Zealand. John Key, the country’s Prime Minister, announced that an agreement reached with Warner Brothers involves broadening the nation’s incentive programme. In addition, new legislation will be introduced in New Zealand…
Finland offers striking scenery and a Russian double
Finland may not yet be on every Location Manager’s list of ideal filming locations, but that could all change in the coming years. While the lack of filming incentives has played a part in the country struggling to find a…
Mercedes films new ad on location in New Zealand and Switzerland
Car manufacturer Mercedes has filmed a new commercial on location in New Zealand and Switzerland with Roger Federer. Reach the Top shows the tennis superstar driving the Mercedes ML across roads, remote plains and mountain ranges. The theme was Master…
Location Manager talks Woody Allen and Scorsese
Are there two directors stylistically more different than Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese? Antonin Depardieu knows exactly how their shooting styles differ, as he has worked with them both in 2010, the year that seems to be kickstarting Paris’ return…
The Location Guide: Update
This month has seen the publication of our brand new 2011 guide. Totally revamped and printed now in an eye-catching A4 size, it offers a wealth of information on filming in 160 different countries and states. Clara says: “We are…
Film Location Austria to deliver filmmakers up to 25% of eligible expenses
The newly-launched Film Location Austria scheme will reward filmmakers with up to 25% of their eligible production expenses. Productions will need to spend at least 25% of their total budget within Austria in order to qualify. In addition a cultural…
New Justin Timberlake film shoots on location in LA’s Union Station
Justin Timberlake’s new film Friends with Benefits has filmed scenes at the iconic Union Station in Los Angeles. The location is hugely popular in the city and is frequently used to double for a variety of different places. Paul Audley,…