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Poland doubles for Paris in upcoming Kollywood feature, Vijay 61
Atlee Kumar’s upcoming feature film, Vijay 61, used Poland to double for Paris in a shoot that lasted 18 days and required 80 members of local crew. The production filmed in Gdańsk, Sopot, Poznań and Rzeszów. The Warsaw-based production house,…
American remake of The Intouchables swaps Paris for Philadelphia
An American remake of the critically acclaimed French film, The Intouchables, is currently being filmed in Philadelphia. Entitled, Untouchable, the remake stars Bryan Cranston as a quadriplegic millionaire who hires a younger man, played by Kevin Hart, to be his…
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…
Traktor builds lemon grove and Parisian street filming on location in India for HSBC
Traktor built a lemon grove and a Parisian street on location in southern India for a new commercial for banking giant HSBC. The spot shows a small American girl meeting a new supplier in India for her multinational lemonade stand…
Nicole Kidman feature to shoot in Budapest, Monaco and Paris
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman is a producer on the Fox 2000 feature Monte Carlo, which is scheduled to start filming in May in European locations including Budapest, Monaco and Paris, according to Variety. The Aussie star may also play a…
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…
How productions can navigate Chile’s early winter
Winter can arrive early in Chile, as evidenced by the country’s recent change in climate, which can catch some productions off guard. Chilean locations can become entirely different under snowfall and so it’s worth knowing which parts of the country…
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…
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…
Forums (92)
Location Managers In Germany
Hi There, We Are Interested In Connecting With Individual Location Managers From All The Federated States Of Germany. The States Are Baden-württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg,…
Posted Jul 24, 2017 - 1 replieslooking for and art director/prod designer in Middle East
We Are Looking For An Art Director/production Designer/set Dresser Who Can Help Remotely As A Consultant For A Job We Are Shooting In South America…
Posted Apr 8, 2017 - 1 repliesSnow In Mid October - Nth America / Europe
Looking For Snow In Mid October To Recreate A Ski Jump. Does Anyone Have Any Ideas In North America Or Europe That Are Historically More…
Posted Sep 27, 2016 - 10 repliesGrassroots Soccer Organisations- North America
Hello- We Are A Uk Based Production Company And We Are Looking For Interesting/quirky Soccer Organisations To Film Stories About In Either Canada Or America.…
Posted Sep 23, 2016 - 7 repliesLocation! Late Wheat/barley/oats
Hi There! I'm Looking For A Very Specific Location: A Beautiful Yellow Wheat Field Before Harvest. We Are Planning Shooting A Commercial Of Russian Porridge.…
Posted Aug 16, 2016 - 1 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 repliesIndependent Documentary Shot in Russia and Kazakhstan (Oct-Nov2016)
Hi, I Am A Producer / Director Of An Independent Documentary Series Czas Drogi Which Is Now At The Pre-production Stage. We Are Looking For…
Posted Jun 8, 2016 - 2 repliesSnowy location needed (worlwide) in August w/ forests/cabins/mountains
Hello, A Client Of Mine Is Looking To Do A 7 Day Shoot In August For A Winter Catalog That Requires A Snowy, Wintery Location…
Posted Jun 1, 2016 - 13 repliesQuito, Ecuador Fixer
International News Team Traveling To Quito For News Coverage. Looking For A Local Fixer To Help Us With Local Area Guide, Driving, Translating Interviews, Etc..
Posted Apr 18, 2016 - 1 repliesFixer in Normandy
We Are Looking For A Fixer To Assist Us With Our Production In Normandy. We Will Be Conducting Interviews In And Around The Normandy Region…
Posted Mar 21, 2016 - 1 replies
Directory (236)
24:7 Portugal
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Portugal
Covering: Portugal, SpainValencia Film Office
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Spain24:7
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: SpainFira Barcelona
Category: Film Friendly Locations
Country: SpainBrazil Production Services - BPS
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Brazil
Covering: Brazil, USAOruga Cine
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Argentina
Covering: Latin America5to12 Productions
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Country: Czech Republic
Covering: Czech RepublicWeSouth
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Chile
Covering: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, MexicoWeSouth
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Argentina
Covering: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, BoliviaFIXER.
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Country: United States of America
Covering: USA, The Caribbean, Mexico, Canada
Locations (3)
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…
Chile
Chile is a treasure trove of locations eagerly awaiting filmmakers who are looking beyond the obvious shooting destinations. Its immense Pacific coastline is ideal for car commercials, delivering high drama and stunning sights. Chile’s Atacama Desert is one of the…
Uruguay
Uruguay is a small country with solid production infrastructure and a thriving commercials industry. The country’s climate and lower costs make it particularly popular as a stand-in for Italy, South Africa and Chile. Recent commercials have included a spot for…
Incentives (54)
Kansas City Rebate Incentive
KCMO Film Development Program offers two (2) rebate tiers for qualified KCMO verified expenditures. A production can benefit from only one (1) of the incentive tiers and can qualify for one or both bonuses. TIER ONE (1) INCENTIVE REBATE Minimum…
Virginia Motion Picture Tax Credit
An additional 5% tax credit is available if the production is filmed in an economically distressed area of the Commonwealth. The production company is allowed an additional credit of 10-20% of aggregate payroll for Virginia residents employed in connection with…
The German Federal Film Fund
The basis for calculating the amount of the grant is a maximum of 80% of the total production costs. In exceptional cases, at the request of the applicant, it is possible to exceed the limit of EUR4 million and award…
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,…
Wyoming: Film Industry Financial Incentive (FIFI) Program
Providing a storyline that is set in Wyoming (full 15% rebate). Providing additional Wyoming behind the scenes footage highlighting Wyoming locations used in the project (up to 14% rebate). Using Wyoming props and product placement (up to 13% rebate). Providing…
West Virginia Film Industry Investment Act
27% transferable tax credit for all labor and qualified purchases, plus an additional 4% on total spend if 10 or more residents are employed full-time during principal photography. The state also offers an exemption from sales tax on qualified projects.…
Washington DC: Rebates
Varies – 21% on qualified expenses not subject to taxation in DC; 30% for BTL resident crew; 42% for qualified expenses subject to taxation. The program is under revision. However, projects are being reviewed on a case by case basis.…
The Washington Motion Picture Competitiveness Programme
Washington Film offers funding assistance for qualified in-state expenditures of up to 30% for motion pictures and episodic series with less than six episodes and up to 35% for episodic series with at least six episodes. Also offers funding assistance…
Virginia: The Governor’s Motion Picture Opportunity Fund
NOTE: THIS IS A DISCRETIONARY FUND Company must demonstrate that it has 100% of its anticipated financing in place at the time the GMPOF grant is requested. Many expenses incurred in the purchase of production-related supplies or equipment are exempt…
Vermont: no formal incentive in place.
Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. 6.9% sales tax exemption is available for all direct production expenses that appear in the film. The 9% accommodation tax is waived for lodging in excess of 30 days.…