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TLG speaks with Latvian Executive Producer Alise Rogule
Alise Rogule is one of the most prolific Executive Producers in Latvia, having worked on a variety of productions from commercials to music videos she is also a keen supporter of The Location Guide. With the vast open landscapes and…
BBC starts filming War And Peace on location in northern Europe and Russia
The BBC has started filming its new TV adaptation of Tolstoy’s War And Peace in Lithuania, Latvia and Russia. Paul Dano and Lily James are leading the cast in the tale that follows several aristocratic Russian families against the backdrop…
BBC to film historical miniseries War and Peace in Russia and northern Europe
The BBC will film a new miniseries of War and Peace on location in Russia, Lithuania and Latvia. Tom Harper will direct the six-part drama telling Leo Tolstoy’s story of Russian aristocrats against the backdrop of the French invasion of…
Lithuania moves closer to launching national location filming incentive
Lithuania has moved a step closer towards a national location filming incentive. An amendment has been approved by the government and will soon be subject to a parliamentary vote. “Latvia is the only country among our neighbours that has a…
Film in Estonia with Allfilm
Allfilm is an Estonian production company with the capability to take a leading role not only in feature and documentary films, but also in commercials and the provision of location services and production equipment. The company has provided professional production…
Estonia as a filming location: Growth of an audiovisual industry in north-eastern Europe
Estonia’s historic capital Tallinn lies across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki in north-eastern Europe. TLG investigates the city to see what the country’s production industry has to offer as an international filming location. I travel as a guest of…
On location abroad with Madrid-based line producer Jaime ‘Jimbo’ Terol
Jaime worked various PA jobs in the industry while studying in the early 1990s and then in 1995 he became a runner for Lee Films International, the company that he has been working for exclusively for the past 15 years.…
Editor’s Weekly
This week we’ve covered eye-catching new commercials from Garmin, VW China and a Brazilian language school, with filming locations found in Austria, Beijing and California respectively. New figures from Britain revealed that the UK had a good 2011, while Columbia…
Filming on location in Latvia with Producer Sergei Serpuhov
In the turbulent 1990s Sergei left Latvia and headed to London to experience western living and seek out his fortune. He ended up serving cocktails to celebrities and media professionals at Teatro, a club popular with the industry, which in…
Location feedback - filming in Latvia
With Mark Whittow-Williams – commercials producer - Academy Films, London. What productions have you shot in Latvia? Cow & Gate baby food for Ogilvy, Mistletoe Kisses, chocolate bar for TBWA, Homebase DIY chain for Leo Burnett, Coca Cola drink for…
Forums (22)
Independent 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 repliesLatvia
Hi, Could Anyone Help Me With A Recommendation For A Driver In Latvia Next Week? Please Email Me On Charlotte.kingston@ricochet.co.uk Many Thanks Charlotte
Posted Jan 5, 2015 - 1 repliesA Call for EU Documentary Makers for an International Co-production
We Are A Television Production Company Named ‘prosum’ Based In South Korea, Looking For Two Partners From Two Different European Countries To Come On Board…
Posted Jan 17, 2014 - 1 repliesSpace suit or helmet in Europe
Dear Colleagues, I Am Looking For A Space Suit Or Helmet For The Music Video. We Are Planning To Shoot January 19 In Riga, Latvia,…
Posted Jan 8, 2014 - 4 repliesTheme park location
Hello, We Are Looking For Theme Park Somewhere Near Lithuania. ( It Could Be Poland, Germany, Latvia, Estonia). Chained Swing Must Be. For Two Shooting…
Posted Oct 28, 2013 - 11 repliesSPACE SUIT
Looking For Space Suit For A One Day Shoot In Riga, Latvia Next Week. Urgent ! Info@balticfilms.com Thank You! Sergei
Posted Oct 9, 2013 - 1 repliesDaisy field in Greece / Latvia / Europe
We're Looking For Some Help With Location Scouting For A Daisy Field At The End Of July. We Will Be Producing The Stills Shoot On…
Posted Jun 27, 2013 - 7 repliesCrows, ravens, blackbirds needed for shoot
I Am Looking For A Mix Of Crows, Ravens & Blackbirds For The Shoot On June 26 In Riga, Latvia. I Need 15-20 Birds In…
Posted Jun 17, 2013 - 1 repliesHawk Anamorphic Lenses V-Series
Looking For Package Of Hawk Anamorphic Lenses V-series (hawk 25mm/t2.2 V-series + 2 Diopters, Hawk 35mm/t2.2 V-series, Hawk 50mm/t2.2 V-series, Hawk 75mm/t2.2 V-series) And Filters…
Posted Apr 6, 2011 - 2 replieshigh speed dolly needed
Hi. We Are Looking For A High Speed Dolly For 1 Day Shoot In Riga, Latvia In January. Pls Send Yuor Suggestions To Info@balticfilms.com Thank…
Posted Dec 9, 2010 - 0 replies
Directory (59)
TheMagic
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Lithuania
Covering: Lithuania and LatviaAllingham Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United Kingdom
Covering: UK, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Latvia, Faroe Islands, Greece, England, Scotland, Wales, IrelandFilm Angels Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Latvia
Covering: Latvia, Lithuania, EstoniaGrandma
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Latvia
Covering: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Holland, BelarusRawland Productions Oy
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Finland
Covering: Finland, Åland, Lapland, Estonia, Latvia, LithuaniaNafta Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Estonia
Covering: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, North of FinlandGrandma
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Lithuania
Covering: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, UK, Ukraine, Holland, BelarusMünchhausen Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Latvia
Covering: Latvia, Estonia, Spain, FinlandBaltic Film Services
Category: Production Companies
Country: Lithuania
Covering: Lithuania and LatviaNinja Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Russia
Covering: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Armenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Locations (4)
Estonia
Estonia offers a competitive cash rebate of up to 30% on a minimum spend such of EUR1 million for feature films and television productions. Estonia now offers the Viru Film Fund, which is a cash rebate programme available for any…
Filming on location in Estonia
Estonia lies in north-east Europe, bordering Russia and Latvia. The country offers more than 700km of coastline and over a thousand islands, making beaches among the most popular filming locations. Capital city Tallinn is one of Estonia’s main international appeals…
Latvia
The appeal of Latvia's solid crew base, low production costs and Riga Motion Studio have been enhanced by two competitive filming incentives. Latvia’s national incentive scheme will refund 20 to 25% of the foreign production costs incurred during filming in…
Lithuania
The high-budget miniseries, War & Peace shot in a number of locations throughout Lithuania including Kaunus County and Bauska. The BBC’s historical drama The Eichmann Show filmed on location in Vilnius, Lithuania. Feelgood Fiction doubled the city for Jerusalem to…
Incentives (2)
Co-Financing Scheme For Foreign Productions In Latvia
Animations also qualify for the programme. The benefit is 25% if the action in the film takes place in Latvia (and no less than 80% of total budget); 20% if Latvia is not identified in the film (and no less…
Riga Film Fund
Eligible expenses: film-related transport, location and technical equipment rentals, catering, accommodation, public facilities, construction facilities, artistic and administrative services, etc. Need to apply through a local co-producer. 25% if film with the storyline is set in Riga or with the…