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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…
Luc Besson opens Cité du Cinéma studio complex outside Paris
French filmmaker Luc Besson has officially opened his new Cité du Cinéma studio complex on the outskirts of Paris. The EUR170 million facility is built on the site of a former power station in Seine-Saint-Denis, a working-class district of the…
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…
Ohio film incentive renewed for 2017-2018 period
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) has confirmed that Ohio’s USD40 million tax incentive on filming has been renewed for the 2017-2018 period. The new economic year went into effect on July 1st, ensuring Ohio’s place as a competitive production…
Israel’s production profile could expand under new film incentive plan
MK Michael Oren, Israel’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Policy, has announced a three-part plan to expand the country’s production profile and entice more foreign productions to shoot on location. Labelled ‘Holy-wood’, Oren’s three objectives are as follows: establish a film…
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…
Michael Bay brings the Transformers series to Namibia, the UK and Arizona in The Last Knight
The fifth instalment in Michael Bay’s highly successful Transformers series was shot in locations throughout Namibia, parts of the UK and in Phoenix, Arizona. On an estimated budget of USD217 million, principal photography lasted for almost eight months, spanning May…
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…
Texas film incentive saved from chopping block with a reduced fund
After an initial proposal from the Texas House of Representatives to slash the state’s film incentive completely, the scheme has now been allocated a fund of USD22 million for the 2017-2018 period. While those in favour of the incentive are…
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,…
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Hi All Producers And Line Producers, I Can Help You Organizing Film Crews And Locations In The South Of Germany. If You Need Big Vfx…
Posted Apr 15, 2017 - 1 repliesLocation Manager Needed Immediately- L.A.
Seeking Experienced Union Location Manager For A Scripted Series That Shoots On Location In Los Angeles. Looking To Hire Immediately. Approximately 13 Weeks. Production Offices…
Posted Jan 28, 2016 - 0 repliesSPAIN; Villa location needed for 3 week shoot.
Hi All, On Behalf Of A Client ( Feature Film Company ) Are We Looking For A Villa In Spain. The The Villa We Are…
Posted Aug 30, 2015 - 13 replieslooking for comedy & humor director in UK
We Have A Script To Film In Uk And It''s Comedy Based Story. There Are 8 Spots To Be Shot. I Am Looking For A…
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California Film Commission
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Country: United States of America
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Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Southern Africa, AfricaAasia Productions
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Country: Singapore
Covering: Singapore & Asia - PacificCrystalarium
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Country: United States of America
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Country: United States of AmericaAir Hollywood
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Locations (16)
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,…
Alaska
Alaska has cancelled its filming incentive programme and will redirect the funds elsewhere in the economy. For the past few years the state has offered a base 30% filming tax credit that specifically rewarded productions shooting in remote areas at…
Australia
After years of being ignored in favour of other filming locations, Australia finally has its place in the market after hosting a number of high-end Hollywood films including Thor: Ragnarok, Alien: Covenant and Pacific Rim: Maelstrom. After several years hampered…
Cuba
Conan O’Brien filmed a special episode of his late-night chat show on location in Havana, Cuba, in early 2015. The move marked the first time a late-night US host has filmed in the country since the US trade embargo was…
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…
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…
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…
India
In November 2016, the Indian Govermnent launched the Film Facilitation Office, designed to offer a single-window system for filmmakers and to downplay the bureaucratic process. The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), in an effort to entice more productions to film…
Jamaica
Developing Jamaica’s broader international appeal as a movie location through JAMPRO (Jamaica Film Commission) will be a gradual and long-term goal. This is especially true as the country lacks a truly competitive filming incentive programme, something which is increasingly important…
Japan
Gareth Edwards directed the successful US reboot and will be back for the Godzilla sequel which is scheduled for release in 2018. Hugh Jackman’s The Wolverine was one of the highest-profile recent Hollywood movie to be mostly set in Japan,…