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Filming on location in the Loire Valley with Film Commissioner Fanny Barrot
Fanny joined the Loire Valley Film Commission in central France as a student and assistant, and her interest in architecture and landscape photography carried her to the role of commissioner. She’s now been with the organisation for five years. What…
MPAA report: Location filming incentives a big hit for Massachusetts
A report from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) shows the success of filming incentives in Massachusetts. For every dollar issued in tax credits, the state made ten back in 2011 and films like The Fighter have increased production…
Pinewood warns of James Bond filming loss without studio expansion
Pinewood Studios has warned that without permission to expand its facilities, the James Bond franchise could decide to film future instalments in studios outside the UK. Local authorities will decide this week whether Pinewood can go ahead with a GBP200…
JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm to shoot new Star Wars movie on location in UK
Director JJ Abrams and production company Lucasfilm will shoot the new Star Wars movie on location in the UK. The news marks a homecoming for the sci-fi franchise that was based at Elstree Studios outside London when George Lucas started…
South Carolina improves location filming incentives package
South Carolina has improved its location filming incentives and made them permanent, rather than having to renew each year. An existing rebate on local wages has been increased to 25%, with an additional 5% available for South Carolina locals hired.…
BBC films TV drama Frankie at Bristol’s Bottle Yard production facility
The BBC’s new TV nursing drama Frankie filmed on location in Bristol in south-west England, using filming facilities at The Bottle Yard. A former winery and bottling plant, The Bottle Yard has been converted into a facility that offers 300,000…
Nicolas Cage supports call for Nevada location filming incentive
Actor Nicolas Cage has testified to lawmakers to support a formal location filming incentive that’s being considered for Nevada in the south-west US. The state does not currently offer any filming incentives, but a bill has been proposed that would…
Iron Man 3: Marvel and Robert Downey Jr film on location in North Carolina
Marvel’s superhero sequel Iron Man 3 filmed mainly on location in North Carolina, basing itself at EUE/Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington. The story pits Robert Downey Jr’s billionaire hero Tony Stark against The Mandarin. The production team scouted several major…
Malta Minister pledges filming support as BBC shoots The Whale
Malta’s Home Affairs Minister has pledged his continued support for the country’s filming industries on a set visit to BBC production The Whale. The TV movie tells the story of US whaling ship The Essex, which was sunk by a…
Georgia filming incentives crucial for Pinewood Atlanta
Georgia’s generous filming incentives were a crucial element of Pinewood Studios’ decision to invest in the state. The studio has bought a 40% stake in Pinewood Atlanta through a joint venture agreement with River’s Rock LLC. “Our contribution will be…