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Tom Hooper’s Les Miserables films period Paris in English city of Bath
Bath in western England has doubled for Paris in Tom Hooper’s new feature adaptation of musical classic Les Miserables. Filming has taken place across southern England and also on the new Richard Attenborough stage at Pinewood Studios. Pat Karam is…
Jason Statham’s Killer Elite doubles Australia for UK, Oman and Paris
Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, Killer Elite, is set in places like the UK, Oman, Dubai and Paris, but filmed mostly in the Australian state of Victoria. More extensive shooting was considered in places like the UK, but keeping prices…
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…
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…
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…
Søren Peter Langkjær Bojsen strikes gold at the Young Director Award 2017
Danish Director Søren Peter Langkjær Bojsen was the biggest winner at last night’s Young Director Award, scoring both the Special Jury Prize and a Gold Screen Award for his short film, Delphi. Produced by Bacon CPH, the film depicts the…
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…
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…
The Mummy kicks off Universal’s Dark Universe franchise with Namibia and London locations
The first instalment in Universal Pictures’ Dark Universe series, The Mummy, was shot on location in Namibia, London and Surrey. The film’s opening scenes were shot in and around the coastal city of Swakopmund, which was doubled for Egypt and…
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Looking for 1900's Western Ship Stage : Korean TV Drama shooting
Hi. All. I'm Seon A Line Producer From Korea. We Are Looking For The Stage / Studio Which Has The 1890-1910 Western Style Ship. In…
Posted Jun 13, 2017 - 4 repliesURGENT: FIXER in South Africa needed
We Need A Fixer In South Africa For A Very Small Shooting Next Month (april). 2 Shooting Days, Up To 4-5 Days In The Country…
Posted Mar 17, 2017 - 5 repliesFixing and Film Services Made Easy in Zimbabwe
Just Finished Working With A Wonderful Team Of Filmmakers From Netherlands In Zimbabwe. My Company Digitalworks Production Provided Fixing Services, Locations Guiding, State Of The…
Posted Mar 8, 2017 - 1 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 appropriate proffesional to make budget for documentary
I Am Looking For A Professional Who Has Experience In Film/documentary Budgeting To Make A Detailed Budget Of An Extensive Documentary. The Documentary Covers 15…
Posted Jul 20, 2016 - 3 repliesNeed help establishing shooting Costs in Multiple African Countries.
I Need Help From A Production Company That Possibly Covers Or Has Links In South Africa, Angola, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Chad, Niger,namibia, Senegal,algeria,mali,sudan,uganda,tanzania,ethiopia, Benin &…
Posted Jul 7, 2016 - 13 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 repliesLooking for a fixer in Bamako- Mali
I Am Looking For A Fixer To Help Me With The Pilot Of A Documentary I Am Hoping Will Be Shot In Mali. The Film…
Posted May 24, 2016 - 0 repliesFixers in Utah: Question About Utah Locations
Hi, I Have A Question For Fixers And Location Managers In Utah, Or Those With Experience Scouting Locations In Utah. Has Anyone Filmed Any Desert…
Posted Apr 28, 2016 - 3 repliesSeeking Fixer In New Mexico/West USA
I Am Looking For A Fixer In New Mexico, Or One Who Specializes In The Western/southwestern States Of The Usa. This Is For A Travel-related…
Posted Mar 24, 2016 - 1 replies
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Rolling Thunder South Africa
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: South Africa
Covering: South AfricaRolling Thunder
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United Arab Emirates
Covering: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, South AfricaTA PRODUCTION
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Thailand
Covering: South East AsiaMagic Touch Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Southern Africa, BotswanaLemon Reel Film Services
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Angola, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, South SudanAFS Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: South Africa
Covering: Africa, Indian Ocean IslandsLucky Fish Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: South Africa
Covering: Southern AfricaPower And Glory Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, South Africa, AfricaBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Tanzania
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Uganda
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The Seychelles
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West Danish Film Fund
The West Danish Film Fund invests up to 15% of production costs in a broad range of film and new media projects. Support is given to films about, and by, people in western Denmark. Film crews from outside the region…
Western Norway: Film Fund FUZZ Ltd
Fuzz can provide equity funding of up to €500 000 for feature films, games, documentaries with theatrical distribution, and TV productions that are produced partly or entirely in Western Norway. Fuzz is looking at projects with a two-fold interest: 1)…
The Western Australian Regional Film Fund
The Western Australian Regional Film Fund operates with a total of AUD15 million (USD12 million).
South Africa: The South African Film and Television Production and Co-production Incentive
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South Africa: The Foreign Film and Television Production and Post-Production Incentive
Shooting on location in SA and conducting post production in SA - an additional 2.5% of QSAPPE will be added to the QSAPE (cumulative 22.5%)