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Amazon Studios orders new TV pilots for filming in Paris and Los Angeles
Amazon Studios has ordered two new TV pilots. The Cosmopolitans will focus on a group of young people living in Paris and will film on location in the French capital. Hand of God is a vigilante drama that will shoot…
Coen brothers to shoot western omnibus, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, in New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico will soon be the host of the upcoming Coen brothers feature-length omnibus, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Principial photography for the project will begin mid-July and continue until an unspecified date in September. Roughly 188 members…
On location in Atlanta with Location Manager Douglas Dresser
Known for his work on such projects as Ghost in the Shell and The Revenant, Location Manager Douglas Dresser is soon to make waves again with his latest project, Baby Driver. Directed by Edgar Wright, the film about a young…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Washington hosts Twin Peaks after 25 year gap
The eagerly awaited revival of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks premiered on Sunday at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, marking the Director’s first entry in the franchise since the 1992 feature film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. The original series used…
Los Angeles hit by drop in on location filming
The number of feature films shot on location in Los Angeles fell by nearly a third in 2017’s first quarter, according to a new report from FilmL.A., Inc. A 36.3% drop was calculated in comparison to the same period in…
Scalped TV pilot to film on location in New Mexico
A television adaptation of Jason Aaron’s comic book series, Scalped, will shoot its pilot episode in Santa Fe, Pojoaque and Laguna Pueblo later this month. The pilot will be directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with Doug Jung…
Liam Neeson’s Hard Powder settles for British Columbia after Alberta rejection
Liam Neeson’s upcoming film, Hard Powder, has begun principal photography in British Columbia after being rejected from shooting in Alberta’s Columbia Icefield (below). Parks Canada cited environmental concerns and the depiction of an indigenous gang leader as the reasons behind…
Georgia’s post-production incentive could expand under House Bill 199
Georgia’s film incentive could expand as House Bill 199, which seeks to lower the minimum spend for post-production work, was passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill has now been submitted for Governor Nathan Deal’s…
Honorary Awards recipients revealed for the LMGI Awards 2017
The honourees for this year’s Location Managers Guild International Awards have been announced – among whom are acclaimed filmmaker Danny Boyle and Location Scout Lori Balton. The news follows the initial reveal of this year’s list of nominees. Danny Boyle,…
Netflix’s Black Mirror to shoot episode in Iceland
The next series of Netflix’s anthology show, Black Mirror, will feature scenes shot on location in Iceland. Production company Truenorth will be handling the shoot, having now obtained filming permits from the Environment Agency of Iceland. Filming will take place…
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Locations in California/any other sunny state
Hello All! We Are Looking For Road Locations In The Us For A Car Commercial Shoot Around November/december. Needs To Be Sunny/clear Skies And Landscape…
Posted Sep 30, 2016 - 4 repliesSeeking California Fixers And Location Managers For Projects
I Would Like To Connect With Fixers And Location Managers Who Are Based In California. I Am Working On A Feature Film Project, Adventure-mystery In…
Posted Jul 6, 2016 - 1 repliesInternational Fixers and Location Managers (Multiple Countries)
I Want To Find Out Which Fixers And Location Managers Have Experience Managing Location Scouting And Location Arrangements Internationally Or Nationally In Multiple States. I…
Posted Jul 1, 2016 - 15 repliesLooking for a Warehouse set in Santa Rosa California!
Hello! I'm Looking For A Warehouse Set In Santa Rosa California For A Short Budget Film. Currently Were Using Our Budget In Order To Create…
Posted Nov 8, 2015 - 0 repliesLine Producer Needed for Locations/Talent In London
Hello! We Are A Small Production Company Coming From California To London In The 1st-2nd Week Of October. Approximately 6 Days Total Location/line Producing Still…
Posted Sep 19, 2014 - 0 repliesFIXER IN CALIFORNIA AREA REQUIRED
Hi, I'm Looking For A Californian-based Fixer Who Can Show The Crew Around, Help Liaise With Locations And Generally Keep Us In The Right Direction.…
Posted May 13, 2014 - 11 repliesLooking for an Attorney Specialized in International Film Productions
I Am Looking For A Good Legal Firm And/or Attorney Who Specializes And Is Experienced In The Legal Requirements Involved In Filming Internationally (especially In…
Posted Dec 14, 2013 - 0 repliesGrassy Coastal Cliffs in California
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Posted Nov 20, 2012 - 4 repliesFixer in California & Texas
Hi, Am Looking For A Fixer Who Has Experience Shooting In Texas And California. Please Send Your Details To Hongkiat@taketwo.com.my / Hongkiatgoh@gmail.com * Tentative Shoot…
Posted Sep 18, 2012 - 7 repliesTopiary Garden / English Garden
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Marin County Film Resource Office
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Country: United States of AmericaCalifornia Film Commission
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Country: United States of America
Location Experience: CaliforniaBenetone Films
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Country: United States of America
Covering: Thailand, Southeast Asia, USAThe Cabo Agency
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Country: Mexico
Covering: Mexico, The CaribbeanThe Cabo Agency
Category: Location Finders/ Scouts
Country: Mexico
Covering: Mexico, The CaribbeanThe Cabo Agency
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Country: Mexico
Covering: Mexico, The CaribbeanLos Angeles Fixer
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Country: United States of America
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Country: United States of America
Covering: USA, Caribbean, Mexico, CanadaSan Francisco Film Commission
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Locations (14)
California
California has increased its tax credit incentives with an annual fund of USD330 million. Dedicated funds are available for non-independent and independent films, TV pilots, MOWs, Miniseries, new, recurring and relocating TV series. Multiple TV Series have returned to The…
Canada
Canada remains a top international filming location, with Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal as the main production hubs rivalling the likes of New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Generous provincial filming incentives are a key element of Canada’s overall success, as…
China
International production companies appear to be more interested in Chinese locations as a way of accessing its lucrative domestic market, rather than being driven by an interest in exotic filming locations. China is not thought of as being a particularly…
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 Ontario, Canada
Ontario is in central Canada and at more than a million square miles is larger than Spain and France combined. Despite the fact that Canada is geographically north of the US, Ontario’s southernmost point is on the same latitude as…
Filming on location in San Francisco
The Californian city of San Francisco may be best known for iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and the infamous island prison of Alcatraz, but these are really only scratching the surface of what’s on offer. HBO’s TV movie…
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…
Florida
With lawmakers failing to agree on a method of extending the previous incentive programme, Florida's production industry is now lacking in financial backing. HBO's Ballers, a staple of local production has now moved to California for a better deal. Miami…
New Mexico
New Mexico is the main US option for productions seeking cost- effective desert locations. The state offers a generous 25% filming incentive that rises to 30% for TV. The increased TV incentive was prompted by the huge success of acclaimed…
New York
New York maintains its status as one of the top production hubs in the US, offering a network of studio facilities, a skilled crew base and a generous filming incentive programme. The state offers USD420 million a year – still…
Incentives (3)
Scene in San Francisco Rebate Program
The “Scene in San Francisco” Film and Television Rebate Program offers a refund of up to $600,000 on any fees paid to the City of San Francisco for a scripted or unscripted television episode or feature length film or documentary.…
Los Angeles Incentives
The City of Los Angeles will provide, free use of any available, city-owned locations for filming. Entertainment Production Tax Cap: Tax liability is $145 for the first $5 million in production cost plus $1.30 for each additional $1,000 or fractional…
California Film and TV Tax Credits
Projects eligible for a 20% tax credit (feature films, TV pilots, movies of the week, miniseries) may receive an additional 5% credit for the following expenditures: Out-of-zone filming, Music Scoring and music track recording by musicians, Visual Effects - To…