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Nicocorp films Parisian landmarks for LU commercial
A new commercial for LU biscuits features a number of Parisian landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Serviced by Nicocorp, the spot was largely filmed at two locations: a bakery in the fourteenth district of Paris…
PPI China and actress Sophie Marceau film the streets of Paris for Citroen
Production company PPI China and French actress Sophie Marceau have filmed on the streets of Paris in a new spot for Citroen. The piece compares the car’s driving experience to the luxury of a private jet flight as Marceau meets…
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,…
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…
Streaming service Stan to shoot first original feature film, The Second, in Queensland
Screen Queensland has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Australian streaming service, Stan, to produce an original feature film entitled The Second. Principal photography is now underway and the project will receive a theatrical release before being available to…
On location with Karina Moreton, Managing Director of Panoramic Fixers
It’s no secret that Asia is an unparalleled treasure trove of unique locations, but each country comes with its own considerations. The question that plagues production professionals is how to best navigate the territory? TLG spoke to Karina Moreton of…
New Zealand Government pledges four-year financial support for productions
The New Zealand Government has announced that a total of NZD305 million will be set aside over the next four years for the betterment of the national production industry. The investment will allow New Zealand to remain competitive against the…
Filming on Vancouver Island South
When people think of filming in British Columbia, Canada, it is likely that Vancouver comes to mind. What many don’t know is that across the water lies Vancouver Island. A 20 minute plane ride or a one and a half…
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.…
Australia-China co-production, At Last, to film in Queensland
Queensland will be the host of a new Australia-China co-production entitled At Last, with principal photography set to begin on the Gold Coast in June. Orient Image Entertainment, Gravity Films, Shineland Media, China Lion and Screen Queensland will provide funding for the feature. The project will…
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I Am Seeking Referrals For An Import Agency / Customs Broker In Beijing Who Can Help Me Import Some Kit My Team Is Currently Using…
Posted Oct 18, 2016 - 1 repliesLooking for production service in KASHGAR (CHINA)
Italian Production Company Is Looking For Production Service In Kashgar (china) For Feature Film. Please Contact Ines.vasiljevic@gmail.com
Posted Sep 9, 2016 - 3 repliesFixers/Translators in Mekong River Nations
Hi I Am A Freelance Writer Doing A Trip Along The Mekong River. I Need Fixers/translators In The Following Countries: China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia…
Posted Aug 9, 2016 - 4 repliesFocus puller needed from New York
Hi There. Hello From China! I Am Asking Around For My Friend Dodd Who Is A Dp That Is Going To Do 2 Days Filming…
Posted Jul 11, 2016 - 0 repliesFixer in jiujiang - China
I Am An Italian Independent Researcher/photographer Who's Starting Photographic Projects. Searching For An Independent Fixer/researcher In Jiujiang For Photographic Work On Daily Life In The…
Posted Apr 29, 2016 - 1 repliesDocumentary on Shaolin Monks - China
Looking For A Production Service Company That Can Help Us Produce Documentary On Shaolin Monks In China
Posted Apr 15, 2016 - 1 repliesChina alternative
Hi All - Whats A Good Alternative To China As Film Location For An Urban Drama ? The Subject Matter Will Prevent Us From Filming…
Posted Apr 7, 2016 - 19 repliesLooking for Location Scout / Managers in China
Hi I Am Looking For Good Location Scouts And Location Managers In China For A Stills Shoot. Key Areas Would Be Shanghai , Beijing ,…
Posted Sep 24, 2015 - 4 repliesLOCAL FIXER NEEDED IN CHINA
Hi, We Are Looking For A Fixer/producer For A Tv Documentary Show Throughout China. Dates From Early September To ~ 25th September. Fixer Should Be…
Posted Aug 19, 2015 - 2 repliesFixer/Translator/Driver Nanning China
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Directory (239)
Bladedge Asia Media
Category: Production Companies
Country: China
Covering: Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, China, AsiaBladedge Asia Media
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China
Covering: Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, China, AsiaThink Of Production
Category: Production Companies
Country: China
Covering: Mainland China, Hong Kong, UK, SingaporeNew Zealand Film Connection
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: New Zealand
Covering: New ZealandThe Kitchen Film
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China SAR Hong Kong
Covering: Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, JapanFly Films
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Country: China
Covering: ChinaA New Life Films
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Country: China
Covering: China, TaiwanMandarin Film Productions
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Covering: ChinaContra Productions Asia
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Covering: Hong Kong, ChinaCONTRA Productions China
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Locations (8)
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 Kazakhstan
The Republic of Kazakhstan lies in Central Asia with China and Russia among its neighbours. Its arid landscapes are dominated by desert terrain and wooded plains - or steppes - in the north. Further south the fertility of the land…
Filming on location in Mongolia
Mongolia lies in eastern and central Asia, with Russia to the north and China to the south. The country is popular for documentary filmmaking and news programming. Frequent visitors include major international networks like the BBC, Reuters, Bloomberg and National…
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…
Hong Kong
Hong Kong has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea to boost creative collaborations. The new MOU is designed to facilitate the flow of ideas, research and training, including within their production industries. The region continues to attract larger…
New Zealand
New Zealand is to make its visual effects incentive more accessible to producers a year after the country’s overall filming incentive package was boosted. As an administrative change, Film New Zealand will be absorbed into the New Zealand Film Commission.…
Singapore
Singapore is a compact city state with increasing international production appeal. High-profile action sequel Hitman: Agent 47 was the first Hollywood studio feature to shoot in the city and was supported by the Singapore Media Development Authority. Infinite Studios is…
Thailand
As of January 2017, Thailand now offers its very own formal incentive programme. At its core, the base incentive is comprised of a 15% cash rebate, allowing separate uplifts of both 3% and 2% to productions that hire local talent/labour and…
Incentives (5)
China-US Film Co-production Project Development Fund
The fund is operated by China Film Co., Pegasus Media Group and Co-High Investment Management, operating from a total of USD100 million.
Japan: Film Aid Funds available
Many film commissions in Japan offer fee exemptions of public facilities. Some film commissions offer funds and/or fee exemptions, such as: Matsumoto: Film aid fund (max. 5 million yen) Nagoya: Film aid fund (max. 10 million yen) Osaka: Location scouting…
China SAR Hong Kong: no formal incentive in place
However, Hong Kong maintains a low, simple and predictable tax regime. Only income and profits derived from Hong Kong are subject to tax. Expatriate employees visiting the territories for less than 61 days in a tax year are not liable…
Wanda Studios: Tax Rebate
Brazil: Audiovisual Act
Co-production funds are available to Brazilian production companies for feature films, documentaries and TV. Brazil has co-production treaties with Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia,…