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Disney plans major ABC Studios development in northern Los Angeles
A new high-tech development from the Walt Disney Company for ABC Studios has moved closer to becoming a reality in northern Los Angeles. The company plans to invest heavily on new facilities next to its existing Golden Oak movie ranch.…
Colombia makes plans to boost location filming appeal
When I tell friends about my next trip to Colombia, it is not unusual for those who have never visited to say “Be careful!” or even throw in the classic joke “Make sure you don’t get kidnapped!” But for those…
Media hub designed to boost international location filming in Cork in Ireland
Two separate film organisations have joined forces in a bid to boost the local industry in County Cork, southern Ireland. The Gunpowder Mills Centre just outside the city of Cork is home to the new media hub that could attract…
Filming on location in Alberta with Location Manager Dennis Penney
Dennis was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, and worked in film part-time from 1998 until the loss of his full-time job paved the way for a transition into film. He quickly became an Assistant Location Manager and then shortly…
Ireland and South Africa sign location filming co-production deal in Cannes
Ireland and South Africa have signed a location filming co-production deal at the Cannes Film Festival. The agreement will mean each country will benefit from the other’s filming incentives and both will be aspiring for more productions of the scale…
On location with globe-trotting Japanese producer Miki Kuretani
Miki began her filming career in the US as a freelance production co-ordinator. She moved back to Japan in 2001 and set up production company ifd in Tokyo, with support from filmmaker Reiko Yamamoto in the US. Ifd provides filming…
New Mexico counts benefits of Marvel’s Avengers location filming
New Mexico paid nearly USD23 million in tax credits to Marvel’s Avengers feature when it filmed on location in the state, but got a return of around USD90 million in production spending. The film has been a stunning success, making…
Pinewood Studios to consult on future plans
Pinewood Studios in the UK has announced a consultation on its future development. Discussions about the next 20 years of the studios’ future will be held both with stakeholders and industry professionals, as the company decides how to offer the…
South Africa expands location filming incentives to boost international appeal
South Africa has improved its location filming incentives and expanded them to include post-production. The move could help it attract more features like superhero drama Chronicle. The country’s rebate has been lifted from 15% to 20% and shoots can now…
Filming on location in Mexico with producer Jose Ludlow of Kinema Films
Jose started his career studying a BA in Film & Television at USC in 1986 and then an MFA at the American Film Institute in 1988 specialising in directing. He directed documentaries for several years before creating Kinema Films in…