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Saturday Night Live veteran films New Jersey-set story in New York
Actress Kristen Wiig, a veteran of comedy show Saturday Night Live, has filmed her new feature largely on location in New York, doubling for New Jersey. New Jersey lacks funds for its filming incentive and local authorities know this is…
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes films on location in Louisiana
Sci-fi sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes will film partly on location in Louisiana. The movie will double the southern state for San Francisco as it takes advantage of a filming incentive worth a base rate of 30%.…
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…
Location Manager John Latenser: Filming on location in Washington DC
Washington, DC, remains a popular story setting. Most recently it has inspired drama series House of Cards and hit comedy Veep, although neither show actually shoots in the city. Location Manager John Latenser discusses the practicalities of filming the US…
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…
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…
Oregon may double location filming fund
Oregon in the north-west US is considering doubling the size of its annual location filming fund. The Governor’s proposal would increase the fund to USD12 million and could help bring more productions to the state. “One of the first questions…
Unclear New York gun laws could still affect location filming
Unclear laws in New York about the use of automatic weapons could still affect location filming in the state. From January 2014 ownership of guns that can hold more than ten bullets will be prohibited in New York, but it…
Warner Bros to invest in UK’s next generation of film crew with Creative Skillset
Warner Bros will invest in the UK’s next generation of skilled film crew by recruiting trainees. The company, which owns Leavesden Studios outside London, will recruit two trainees through Creative Skillset on each film it shoots in the UK. Trainees…
Iowa launches new location filming body
Iowa in the mid-western US has launched a new location filming support body. Named Produce Iowa, the organisation will promote film, television and multimedia production in the state. Produce Iowa will be overseen by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs,…