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Maine location filming incentive plan causes controversy in north-east US
A plan to launch a location filming incentive in the state of Maine in the north-eastern US is proving controversial. One local politician wants to offer a production rebate for feature films, but he’s battling suggestions that the economic benefits…
Location Manager Michael John Meehan: Making water work on film
Michael John Meehan got his break as Location Manager on Peter Weir's Witness in 1985. Over the years his areas of expertise have become more specialised. He talks to TLG about the challenges of working with water in film production.…
New report: UK studios may need to expand to see off global competition
A new report has indicated that the UK’s major studios may need to expand if they’re to stay globally competitive. The study for Pinewood Studios and Creative England suggests Britain will need to continue developing state-of-the-art facilities as international production…
British Columbia film professionals rally at studio for location filming incentives
Around 2,500 British Columbia production professionals rallied this week in Vancouver calling for better location filming incentives in the province. They gathered at North Shore Studios as part of the Save BC Film social media campaign. British Columbia Premier Christy…
Iron Man 3 films action scenes around iconic Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles
Marvel’s superhero sequel Iron Man 3 has filmed action scenes around the TCL (formerly Grauman’s) Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Shooting took place over one night earlier this week. Writing on its Facebook page ahead of the shoot, the Hollywood…
New York filming incentive plan could boost dominance over California
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to extend state filming incentives through to 2019. The programme costs USD420 million a year but makes the state more competitive than California and has firmed New York’s position as one of America’s production…
Location Manager Janice Polley: Filming with Michael Mann and Tony Scott
Janice Polley got her industry break working as a producer’s assistant on classic boxing sequel Rocky IV in the early 80s. She talks to TLG about shooting Los Angeles with Michael Mann and action filming with the late Tony Scott.…
Park Pictures takes Range Rover on location to Milan and Lake Como
Park Pictures headed to Milan, Lake Como and the French Alps in a spot for the next-generation Range Rover. Beginning in Milan, a suave gentleman takes the vehicle out of the city for a spin through winding mountain roads and…
Music video films on location in Manchester Airport Concorde hanger
A music video has been filmed at the Concorde hanger at Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park in north-west England. West Yorkshire-based group My Forever spent a day filming around the park’s Concorde exhibit. Jen Corrigan is a spokeswoman for the…
North Carolina officials call for location filming incentive to be made permanent
Officials in North Carolina – home of the first Hunger Games film – have called for the state’s location filming incentive to be made permanent. The existing 25% rebate is set to expire at the start of 2015, but Charlotte…