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Hannibal Rising director announces New Zealand shoot for new feature Emperor
Peter Webber, the British-born director of features including Hannibal Rising and Girl with a Pearl Earring, has announced his next feature will be shot on location in New Zealand. The project, tentatively called Emperor, will be set in the days…
Staying grounded: Aircraft interiors for convenient location filming
Cramped and expensive, real aircraft don’t lend themselves as convenient filming locations. Richard Chan runs Aero Mock-Ups, a bi-coastal US company that provides realistic and fully-functional aircraft interiors for use in features, TV shows and commercials. Aero Mock-Ups offers aeroplane…
History Channel works with Salman Khan and films around Nice in France for India launch
The History Channel has filmed three new ads marking its India launch. Bollywood star Salman Khan appears talking to a samurai warrior in a Japanese bamboo enclave, chatting to a tired rock climber on a mountain peak and relaxing with…
Western Pacific island of Guam announces plans for film office
Guam in the Western Pacific Ocean has announced plans to open a film office. At the moment there are no formal processes in place for production teams looking to film on the island, but the film office move is the…
Thailand as a location for filming
Nobody who saw the eye-popping skylines of Bangkok, coupled with the astonishing beach paradises of The Hangover Part 2 is likely to leave Thailand off their location shortlist. The exposure of Weerasethakul's Palme d'Or-winning Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His…
47 Ronin brings 18th Century Japan and Keanu Reeves to Shepperton Studios
Keanu Reeves’ new film 47 Ronin has started filming at Shepperton Studios. The production team has spent several months building sets that recreate 18th Century Japan, including a tournament arena, a castle and a period village. Andrew Smith, Group Corporate…
Petronas ad doubles Japan, Malaysia and Hungary for global locations
Malaysian oil company Petronas has filmed a new ad in Japan, Malaysia and Hungary to promote its involvement with the recent Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix. The spot shows ordinary motorists around the world using F1 cars in their everyday…
The Location Guide News
It’s been a busy month here at The Location Guide. Our Film Friendly Locations database continues to grow, we’re hosting a fundraising event for Japan and next week we’ll be scouting western Norway on a fam trip. Venice’s Ca’ Sagredo…
Costa Rica as a location for filming
It's important to remain objective as a journalist, but after researching this article I want to write ‘COME TO COSTA RICA!’ in block capitals and leave it at that. What’s not to like? There is no army, 96% literacy and…
Filming in the Australian outback
The outback usually evokes images of a silent, hot, empty void. But is it really like that? Well yes… and no. I suppose I should have some idea - I’ve lived smack bang in the middle of it for 23…
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Bill Hayes Production Services
Category: Location Finders/ Scouts
Country: United Kingdom
Covering: Japan, EuropeImagefield Inc
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Japan
Covering: JapanHemmings House Pictures
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Country: Canada
Covering: Canada, USA, Japan, MexicoJapan Film Commission
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Country: JapanWinery Productions
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Country: Japan
Covering: JapanSnowbugs
Category: Production Companies - Features
Country: JapanFilm Detective Office
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Country: JapanNikkatsu Corporation
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Country: JapanCm festival
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Country: JapanGeek Pictures Inc
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Country: Japan
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