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Seville filming increases 13% with Spanish productions dominating
The number of audiovisual projects filming in Seville in the first five months of this year increased by 13% on the same period in 2010, according to figures from the Sevilla Film Office (SFO). But the majority (74) of the…
Mexico defies negative press as commercials location filming thrives
It’s been a tough time for Mexico recently. Bouncing back from the global recession took all the national industry’s guts and resilience, but then Mexico had to deal with accusations of poor production safety because of a few crime-ridden areas.…
TLG talks to AFCI caretaker manager Martin Cuff about his appointment and plans
After the unexpected departure of CEO Larry Brownell, the Association of Film Commissioners has a new caretaker manager. Martin Cuff is an economics expert based in Cape Town, South Africa. So the most American of institutions has hired someone outside…
Joe Wright puts locations first filming Hanna in Germany, Finland and Morocco
Shifting gear from the literary adaptations that made his name, Joe Wright’s latest feature is Hanna, the story of a teenage girl raised in the wilds of Finland as a fighter and assassin. The film makes striking use of its…
Chicago invests in new Cinespace Film Studios to rival Hollywood
The Governor of Chicago has formally announced a USD5 million investment from the city in a new Cinespace Studios facility. Governor Pat Quinn’s announcement marked a celebration of the studio, which has already been used for a couple of big-budget…
Steven Spielberg picks Virginia locations for new Abraham Lincoln film
Steven Spielberg’s long-gestating feature Lincoln will film scenes in Petersburg and Richmond, Virginia, later in 2011. Originally slated to star Liam Neeson, the lead role has instead gone to Daniel Day-Lewis. In a statement Spielberg said: “Virginia's rich historic legacy,…
Twilight and Green Lantern benefitting Louisiana economy
Big-budget projects Twilight and Green Lantern are among those benefitting the economy in Louisiana. For every dollar Louisiana issues as a tax credit for film productions, the state economy makes USD5.71, according to a new report. State-wide economic output from…
Carlsberg recreates the moon filming on location in New Zealand
Considering a location trip to the moon impractical, beer brand Carlsberg has found an alternative to the lunar surface near Queenstown in New Zealand for its Spaceman ad. The company also decided to scale several mountain peaks for accompanying spot…
Is Cannes really a film friendly location?
As I amble along the blissfully crowd-free Croisette in Cannes, I can’t help but wonder if this town, best known for its film festival, is actually geared up for everyday filming. There’s no doubt that this glittering stretch of the…
The Desert - a filming survival guide
As with all extreme locations, preparation and planning before an expedition is crucial. Choosing the format you wish to film on may be governed by an existing edit suite facility at the production company but this may not be the…