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Brad Pitt’s Netflix film, War Machine, doubled London for Paris
Netflix’s upcoming satire, War Machine, was shot on location in Croydon’s Addington Palace and The Enterprise pub in Camden, the latter of which was doubled for an Irish pub in Paris. The Camden portion of the shoot required 200 members…
The Bold and the Beautiful to film on location in Paris to mark 25th anniversary
Long-running US daytime soap The Bold and the Beautiful will film episodes on location in Paris this week. The shoot will mark 25 years of the show being broadcast in the country on the France 2 network and comes only…
Winchester in UK doubles for period Paris in Les Misérables
The historic city of Winchester in Hampshire, southern England, has doubled for 19th Century Paris in Tom Hooper’s adaptation of Les Misérables. Today is the last day of a two-week shoot that’s focussed on areas around the city’s cathedral. Ian…
Scouting in Western Norway: Where high-tech structures meet epic natural landscapes
After spending just ten minutes in Western Norway I was in awe of the possible filming locations. The Western Norway Film Commission and Truenorth Norway had invited location professionals Lori Balton (Downsizing), Alison Taylor (Straight Outta Compton) and Tom Howard (The…
Unearthing the forgotten cinematic potential of Egypt
Since 1980 I have had a strong affinity with Egypt, producing a wide variety of commercials, films, programmes and documentaries. The country is a land of opportunity for international filmmakers, with a vibrant industry that offers a wide range of…
The Mummy kicks off Universal’s Dark Universe franchise with Namibia and London locations
The first instalment in Universal Pictures’ Dark Universe series, The Mummy, was shot on location in Namibia, London and Surrey. The film’s opening scenes were shot in and around the coastal city of Swakopmund, which was doubled for Egypt and…
Poldark headed back to Cornwall and Bristol for series three location shoots
The eagerly awaited third series of BBC’s Poldark returns this Sunday, showcasing a variety of stunning locations that can be found in Cornwall and Bristol, while soundstages were used at The Bottle Yard Studios. Produced by Mammoth Screen and starring…
Tiger Zinda Hai moves production to Abu Dhabi for “huge” shoot
Bollywood blockbuster, Tiger Zinda Hai, has moved production to Abu Dhabi after recently concluding an extensive shoot in Tirol, Austria. The project is expected to film over a 65 day period, the longest shoot time of a feature film in…
Uganda: a fast growing, prime location for film productions
As a landlocked nation between Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania, Uganda is often overlooked as a production hub but the country can offer a great deal to international Producers. It’s famous for its unique beauty,…
India’s new film visa could have major implications for the local production industry
India’s federal government have introduced a new type of visa permit, designed exclusively with film professionals in mind. The new film (F) visa will allow for stays of up to one year and facilitate multiple entries into the country. News…
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Researcher/fixer needed: Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Doha/Muscat/Manama
I Need Researchers To Check And Establish First Contact To Diplomatic Circles Of The Rulers Offices In That Cities: Muscat, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Manama.…
Posted Oct 6, 2016 - 1 repliesLooking for Fixer at Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam
Hi Everyone, I'm Looking For An Experienced Local Fixer Who Can Help Us On Our Shoots In 1. Abu Dhabi, Specifically At Masdar City 2.…
Posted Aug 29, 2016 - 3 repliesPSC Operator Abu Dhabi
Looking For 5d Psc Operator With Own Basic Lights For Shoot On 20th Jan In Abu Dhabi If Available With Above Kit Please Email Ed@mobfilm.com…
Posted Jan 14, 2015 - 1 repliesDRIVER IN ABU DHABI NEEDED
Driver In Abu Dhabi Needed Between 11-13 Of September.
Posted Sep 8, 2014 - 2 repliesShoot in Thailand
Hello, I Will Be In Bangkok This May 2-5 For Scouting Both Bangkok And Going Over To Burma For Same. I Was A Producer On…
Posted Mar 24, 2014 - 8 repliesLarge Restaurant Kitchen in UK for stills shoot
Looking For A Fabulous Light Open Plan Contemporary Restaurant With Large Kitchens (open Plan To Restaurant). The Kitchens Are The Most Important Part Of This…
Posted May 2, 2012 - 0 repliesCar wash Location Greater London
Currently We Are Looking For A Location To Film A Short Fashion Film, Ideally We Are Looking For A Big Outdoors Car Wash Space, Car…
Posted Jul 4, 2011 - 0 repliesFrom Abu Dhabi
We Have Fantastic Locations That Would Fit Your Description Check The Photos Uploaded And For More Please Contact Me On: Communication@film.gov.ae Or Marcelle@film.gov.ae
Posted Dec 19, 2010 - 1 repliesOrange tree locations in December and January
Hi We Are Looking To Find A Country To Film In That Has An Abundance Of Fruiting Orange Trees In Late December Or Early January.…
Posted Nov 18, 2010 - 26 repliesFilming in Spain
I Have Never Made A Film Outside Uk And Ireland, But Have A Fabulous Script Set In An Unspoilt Village Which Should Feel As If…
Posted Aug 24, 2010 - 32 replies
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Rolling Thunder
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United Arab Emirates
Covering: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, South AfricaCentral Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United Arab Emirates
Covering: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, OmanFabula Pictures
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Country: ItalyFabula Pictures
Category: Production Companies
Country: ItalyMob MENA
Category: Production Companies
Country: United Arab EmiratesAfrica Eagle Crews
Category: Production Companies
Country: NigeriaBabusjka
Category: Production Companies
Country: Norwayaramanstudio
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United Arab Emirates
Covering: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Doha, Qatar, Lebanon, EgyptKoda Films FZ
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United Arab Emirates
Covering: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, RAK, Fujairah, SharjahEpyx Productions Co
Category: Production Companies
Country: Thailand
Location Experience: Thailand, Los Angeles
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Abu Dhabi
Global perceptions of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, tend to focus on the ultra-modern cityscape, but it also offers an impressive coastline and wild desert. There’s a world-class infrastructure of trained crew and production facilities,…
Filming on location in Dubai
Dubai is positioning itself as a production hub in the Middle East. The city lies east of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf and established the Dubai Film and TV Commission in mid-2012 to further…
Seychelles
The Seychelles in the western Indian Ocean want to secure more Bollywood film shoots with the launch of a new direct flight route to Mumbai. Flights by Air Seychelles will leave Mumbai for the archipelago four times a week. Strong…
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates has made a name for itself in Hollywood. After using Abu Dhabi as an alien planet in the highly successful Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Dubai was featured the following year in Star Trek: Beyond. Star…