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Jason Statham’s Killer Elite doubles Australia for UK, Oman and Paris
Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, Killer Elite, is set in places like the UK, Oman, Dubai and Paris, but filmed mostly in the Australian state of Victoria. More extensive shooting was considered in places like the UK, but keeping prices…
On location with Michael Brook, Manager of Screen Auckland
With over 10 years since the unparalleled success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, New Zealand’s production industry shows no signs of slowing down. As much of New Zealand’s recent production activity is concentrated to the Auckland area, TLG spoke to Michael Brook,…
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…
Søren Peter Langkjær Bojsen strikes gold at the Young Director Award 2017
Danish Director Søren Peter Langkjær Bojsen was the biggest winner at last night’s Young Director Award, scoring both the Special Jury Prize and a Gold Screen Award for his short film, Delphi. Produced by Bacon CPH, the film depicts the…
How to navigate the best locations in Costa Rica and Panama
I am often asked about the experience of shooting Costa Rica or Panama, so allow me to give you an insight into these two beautiful and amazing countries before you make the trip. While the two countries are relatively close…
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…
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,…
UK and Brazil ratify co-production treaty after five year delay
A co-production treaty between the UK and Brazil has now been established, affording projects in both countries with access to localised film incentives and initiatives. The treaty was ratified by the UK’s Department of Culture and Brazil’s film agency, BRAVI.…
La La Land and Hidden Figures come out on top at the 4th annual LMGI Awards
The winners of the fourth annual LMGI Awards were announced this weekend at the Steven J. Ross Theatre at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. La La Land and Hidden Figures came out on top in the feature film categories, with…
Discussing Germany’s backing of Rwanda's Production Industry with Aimee Umutoni
To date, Rwanda has been sorely overlooked by the international film industry and as such, it is a plentiful resource of locations that has yet to be depicted on-screen. TLG spoke with Aimee Umutoni of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit…
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Directory (311)
Rolling Thunder South Africa
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: South Africa
Covering: South AfricaRolling Thunder
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Country: United Arab Emirates
Covering: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, South AfricaTA PRODUCTION
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Country: Thailand
Covering: South East AsiaMagic Touch Films
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Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Southern Africa, BotswanaLemon Reel Film Services
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Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Angola, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, South SudanAFS Productions
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Country: South Africa
Covering: Africa, Indian Ocean IslandsLucky Fish Productions
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Country: South Africa
Covering: Southern AfricaPower And Glory Films
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Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, South Africa, AfricaBlue Sky Films
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Country: Tanzania
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesBlue Sky Films
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Country: Uganda
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The Seychelles
Locations (20)
Filming on location in Uruguay
Overview With an area of around 68,000 square miles, Uruguay is the second-smallest nation in South America after Suriname. The country is a democratic constitutional republic – an immediate appeal for producers considering filming on location in Uruguay – with…
Costa Rica
Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama in Central America, Costa Rica is home to about 4.5 million people and offers filmmakers a wide range of tropical filming conditions. Costa Rica has abundant wildlife and despite its small size offers 6% of…
Filming in Costa Rica
Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama in Central America, Costa Rica is home to about 4.5 million people and offers filmmakers tropical filming conditions. As a result the country’s climate is split between the dry and wet seasons, with the dry…
Filming in West Provence, France
West Provence (or Ouest Provence) is part of south-eastern France situated between Marseilles – the regional production hub – and Arles. Producers can find sunny landscapes ranging from ancient historic villages through to modern port infrastructure on the Mediterranean coastline.…
Filming on location in Cape Town
Overview Cape Town has gained a well-earned global reputation amongst producers, directors, cast and film crew as being an extremely film-friendly shooting destination. Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa (nearly four million people) after Johannesburg…
Filming on location in Lisbon
The ancient Portuguese capital lies on the mouth of the River Tagus and enjoys a warm climate that delivers more than 220 days of sun every year. Boasting an extensive architectural history dating back to the Roman era and earlier,…
Filming on location in Mauritius
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean situated 1,200 miles south-east of the African mainland. Independent from Britain since the late 1960s, the country offers idyllic white-sand beaches and modern cityscapes within close proximity, all of which appeal…
Filming on location in Seoul
South Korean capital Seoul got an international profile boost with Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, which was the first major Hollywood production to shoot in the city. Filmmaker Joss Whedon and his team filmed a major action sequence on the…
Filming on location in South Africa
South Africa has become one of the top production hubs in the southern hemisphere. A generous 20% base filming incentive, a skilled crew pool and flexible locations have all helped attract filmmakers and producers from around the world. The Western…
Filming on location in the Maldives
The Maldives straddle the middle of the Indian Ocean and comprise more than a thousand islands across 90,000 sq km. Two hundred of these islands are inhabited and of these almost half are used as holiday resorts. Renowned across the…
Incentives (2)
South Africa: The South African Film and Television Production and Co-production Incentive
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South Africa: The Foreign Film and Television Production and Post-Production Incentive
Shooting on location in SA and conducting post production in SA - an additional 2.5% of QSAPPE will be added to the QSAPE (cumulative 22.5%)