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New independent film studio on the way for Savannah, Georgia
Savannah-based entrepreneur Rodney Dickey has unveiled plans to establish a new film studio in the Georgian city. Entitled River Oaks Film Studios, the company will take over the warehouse at 198 Gulfstream Road, renovating the premises to accommodate large scale…
Savannah’s local tax incentives attract Lizzie Borden biopic starring Chloë Sevigny
A feature film biopic on the life of Lizzie Borden, who was infamously charged and acquitted with brutally murdering her father and stepmother, is currently being filmed in Savannah, Georgia. The film will star Chloë Sevigny as the titular character,…
On location with pan-USA Producer René Bastian of Belladonna Productions
Belladonna Productions has been in operation for over twenty years and is now under the helm of René Bastian and Linda Moran with no signs of slowing down any time soon. With clients all over the world, the company has…
Baywatch reboot begins filming on location in Miami
The reboot of the iconic 1980s American television show Baywatch has begun filming on location in Miami Beach, Florida. While the original series made stars of both David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson, the upcoming film will feature the established talent…
Additional 10% tax rebate being introduced in Savannah
An additional tax rebate of 10% will be available for any film, TV, and commercials productions that shoot in Greater Savannah from January 1st 2016 onwards. I believe that SEDA’s incentives will help alleviate this additional cost and that in…
War for the Planet of the Apes begins filming in Vancouver
The latest film in the Planet of the Apes reboot series, War for the Planet of the Apes, has begun filming in the Canadian city of Vancouver. Moving away from the human-centric storyline of its source material, the current series…
Goosebumps director has nothing but praise for filming in Georgia
After having filmed in Georgia for his latest horror blockbuster Goosebumps, director Rob Letterman has detailed his love for the state as a prime filming location. We were looking at Louisiana. We were looking at Vancouver for a millisecond... when…
Ben Affleck to film Georgia as Florida for Prohibition-era Live by Night
Ben Affleck is building the Florida city of Tampa in Brunswick, Georgia, for new crime drama Live by Night. The movie is based on a Dennis Lehane novel set in Prohibition-era Ybor City, a district of Tampa, and is Affleck’s…
Georgia’s Moon River Studios claims status as America’s biggest filming facility
The company behind Moon River Studios near Savannah in eastern Georgia claims the new development is the largest studio project in the US. Atlanta remains Georgia’s production centre, but Savannah has had a profile boost in recent weeks with the…
Magic Mike sequel prompts renewed focus on Savannah film crew pool
Channing Tatum's male stripper sequel Magic Mike XXL filmed partly in Savannah, Georgia, and the high-profile shoot has prompted a renewed focus on the city’s crew and actor shortage. Georgia’s production industry is based in Atlanta, but Savannah is also…
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Colombia
Colombia has broadened its appeal as an international filming location by launching a filming incentive worth up to 40% of eligible spend. The programme offers a cash rebate of up to 40%, with a per-production cap of USD600,000, and a…
Nigeria
Nigeria might have a booming local industry, fondly known as Nollywood, but it has yet to tempt the international filmmaker. It is widely recognised that its industry will only develop when local theatrical releases become the norm, rather than the…
South Africa
South Africa is one of the top southern hemisphere production hubs and – along with Morocco – the most popular film- ing location in Africa. Generous filming incentives and experienced crew have helped increase its international profile. Marvel gave the…
United States of America
Going into 2017, the majority of US states offer filming incentives of some kind, but only a few have ever offered strong enough support to attract high-profile productions. The balance of US filming is likely to continue shifting. California has…