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Survivor TV producers clash with Palau governor over filming plan
Producers of the long-running reality game show Survivor face local opposition over plans to film on beaches in the western Pacific. The production reportedly wants to close Palau’s Rock Islands beaches for four months, but the local governor is concerned…
Guy Ritchie to film The Man from U.N.C.L.E. on location in UK and Italy
Director Guy Ritchie is set to film his new spy feature The Man from U.N.C.L.E. on location in the UK and Italy. The movie is an adaptation of the 60s TV series that featured U.N.C.L.E. agents Napoleon Solo and Illya…
Concern in Auckland production industry as NZ filming incentives stay static
New Zealand’s move to keep filming rebates static at 15% is causing concern for Auckland’s production industry. The government has reduced spending thresholds on its filming grants rather than increasing the rebates, prompting fears that shows of the calibre of…
Filming ultra-light on location in Chile and Peru and Bolivia
Film productions are increasingly travelling with ultra-light equipment in the South American countries of Chile, Peru and Bolivia. Chile has established itself as a popular filming destination, complete with specialist equipment including Technocranes, Russian arms, helicopter mounts and even a…
UK and Morocco agree location filming treaty
The UK and Morocco have signed a co-production filming treaty that the UK government says is designed to “strengthen ties within the film industry, encourage the sharing of knowledge and ideas, and drive economic growth through film production.” Morocco has…
North Carolina set to cancel state filming incentive in January 2015
North Carolina faces a long-term production challenge as it is set to cancel its generous 25% filming incentive on 1st January 2015. The state has recently hosted high-profile productions like Under the Dome, but lawmakers want to redirect funds to…
Disney wins latest approval for major California film studio expansion
Disney’s plan for major film studio expansion in southern California has won the crucial approval of Los Angeles County Supervisors. The Golden Oak Movie Ranch in Santa Clarita will have more than 500,000 square feet of new facilities, including sound…
Filming in Chile with Raimundo Alemparte of Film Commission Chile
Raimundo has a background in freelance journalism and has extensive experience of travelling the length and breadth of Chile. He became part of Film Commission Chile in 2010 at the invitation of the country’s National Council of Culture and Arts.…
Larry David film Clear History doubles Boston for Martha’s Vineyard locations
Comedian Larry David has filmed his new cable feature Clear History mostly on location in and around Boston, doubling the region for the affluent island of Martha’s Vineyard in southern Massachusetts. “People who know the Island well will know we…
Drama series Hell on Wheels returns to Calgary as Alberta plans studio
Western drama series Hell on Wheels has returned to film in Calgary, doubling the region for mid-19th Century US locations. The show’s season premiere comes shortly after Alberta’s call for studio development proposals for Calgary. Hell on Wheels is set…