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London and Paris prepare for TV co-production exchange project
Television producers in London and Paris will take part in an exchange project later this month to encourage more TV co-productions and collaborations between the two cities. The week-long event involves Film London and the Ile de France Film Commission…
British crime film The Sweeney to be remade in Paris with Jean Reno
Nick Love’s 2012 British crime drama The Sweeney will be remade on location in Paris as The Squad with Jean Reno. The original was based on the classic British TV drama of the same name and starred Ray Winstone and…
Ile de France Location Expo comes to Paris’ Parc de la Villette
This year's Ile de France Location Expo – run by the Ile de France Film Commission – will take place at the Parc de la Villette in Paris on 14th-15th February, and The Location Guide is a proud partner. It…
War for the Planet of the Apes injected USD81 million into British Columbia’s economy
The latest instalment in the Planet of the Apes series incurred a total expenditure of USD81 million during its tenure in British Columbia, according to a report from the Motion Picture Association - Canada. War for the Planet 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…
Cannes Lions 2017: 4Creative and Blink Productions win Film Grand Prix with We’re The Superhumans
Channel 4’s inspiring Paralympics campaign, We’re The Superhumans, came away from the Cannes Lions Festival with the highly coveted Film Grand Prix award. The spot, which features various paralympians competing in a number of sport activities, has had a successful…
Channel 4’s We’re the Superhumans named Commercial of the Year at The British Arrows 2017
Blink Productions’ critically acclaimed We’re the Superhumans has scooped the Commercial of the Year award at The British Arrows 2017. Directed by Dougal Wilson and released in the run up to the Rio 2016 Paralympics, the spot features over 140…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Bong Joon Ho’s US-Korea co-production, Okja, competes for Palme d’Or
Bong Joon Ho’s Okja has made history at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, being one of the first films set for online-only distribution (alongside The Meyerowitz Stories) to compete for the coveted Palme d’Or award. The US-South Korea co-production was…
Filming on Vancouver Island South
When people think of filming in British Columbia, Canada, it is likely that Vancouver comes to mind. What many don’t know is that across the water lies Vancouver Island. A 20 minute plane ride or a one and a half…
Black Panther mini-series, Guerrilla, staged riots on the streets of London
For Sky Atlantic’s new series about the rise of Black Power in 1970's Britain, Guerrilla, Director John Ridley filmed in the boroughs of Camden, Islington, Lambeth and Hackney. The production’s most demanding scene, a riot featuring 450 cast and crew…
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Location scout in Alaska and British Columbia Canada
Hi, Can Someone Recommend Location Scouts/managers In Alaska And Bc Canada? I Have An Upcoming Project Where These Might Be Areas We Will Look Into.…
Posted Feb 22, 2017 - 3 repliesColumbia or Argentinian production service
Hello, We Are Belgian Production Company Looking For A Production Service Or A Freelance Producer To Shoot Solid Drone Shots Of Nature Landscape (rainforest, Mountains,…
Posted Sep 21, 2016 - 11 repliesSeeking Caribbean Photographers/Videographers (for Photo Shoot)
I Am Looking For A Few Reputable Photographers Who Are Experienced In Conducting Photo Shoots. Can Someone Suggest Names Of A Few Photographers (who Can…
Posted Apr 16, 2016 - 2 repliesPRODUCTION IN VANCOUVER
Hello Belgian Production House, Looking For Production Services In Vancouver To Shoot Outside Activities ( Biking, Canoe) In British Columbia And Terrace We Will Need…
Posted Oct 11, 2014 - 4 repliesPARISIAN STREET IN LONDON
Parisian Street In London Required For One Scene In British Feature Film, A Cobbled Street In London, (or Within 25 Miles Of Pinewood Studios) That…
Posted Apr 23, 2014 - 0 repliesRoadside Motel-type Building in London Area Required
We Are Looking For A Roadside Motel In The Same Vein As The American Ones We All Know And Love But With A Distinctly British…
Posted Feb 21, 2014 - 1 repliesLocation to recreate 1950s(ish) British Seaside Town
Hi I'm Looking For A Location To Stand In For A British Seaside Town. Lots Of Clean Lines In Architecture. But Slightly Spooky. A Cross…
Posted Feb 3, 2014 - 17 repliesDriver - Trieste, Italy
Hi All, A British Tv Production Company Need A Driver With/and A 7 Seater Car To Take 4 People, Their Luggage And Some Kit (4…
Posted Aug 23, 2013 - 0 repliesLocation Assistance - Switzerland
Looking For A Location Assistance Who Is Also An Experience Skier On Thursday 25th July From 1030-1500 For A British Production Company Filming In Zermatt.…
Posted Jul 22, 2013 - 3 repliesDriver/Runner Needed in Edinburgh, Scotland
Looking For Driver/runner In Edinburgh, Scotland Korean Production Company Knt Production Is Looking For: Driver/runner With 7 Seater Van From 17th July Till 21st July.…
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Directory (85)
Means of Production Inc
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Canada
Covering: CanadaCircle Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Canada
Covering: CanadaTruenorth
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Iceland
Covering: Iceland, Norway, Greenland, Faroe IslandsSailor Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Canada
Covering: CanadaEden Project
Category: Film Friendly Locations
Country: United KingdomCreative BC
Category: Film Commissions
Country: CanadaRobin Mounsey
Category: Location Managers
Country: CanadaWhistler Peak Productions
Category: Location Managers
Country: Canada
Covering: CanadaEagle Creek Studios
Category: Studios
Country: CanadaVancouver Film & Media Centre
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Canada
Locations (6)
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…
British Columbia
The Basic Film Incentive Tax Credit offered within British Columbia has been cut from 33% to 28% over growing concerns regarding inflated Government spending. While proving to be a popular system amongst filmmakers, the maintenance of B.C.’s incentive programme cost the Government…
Canada
Canada remains a top international filming location, with Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal as the main production hubs rivalling the likes of New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Generous provincial filming incentives are a key element of Canada’s overall success, as…
Filming on location in Victoria and southern Vancouver Island
Victoria is the provincial capital of British Columbia in western Canada. The city lies on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, which is separated from the city of Vancouver by the Strait of Georgia. The region’s architecture has a distinctly…
Washington
Qualifying productions filming in Washington can access a 30% cash rebate, although the annual cap is USD3.5 million. Regardless, the filming industries will be happy to be able to compete on some level, as they feel they need to offer…
Incentives (8)
UK High-End TV Tax Relief
For scripted television projects with a minimum core expenditure of £1 million per broadcast hour, the TV Production Company (TPC) can claim a rebate of up to 25% of qualifying UK expenditure. TV Tax Relief is available for British qualifying…
Canada: Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
In Canada the goods and services tax or GST is a federal tax of 6% on most goods and services sold in Canada. Some goods and services are exempt from GST. Provincial sales tax or PST rates differ from province…
Canada: The Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)
In Canada the goods and services tax or GST is a federal tax of 6% on most goods and services sold in Canada. Some goods and services are exempt from GST. Provincial sales tax or PST rates differ from province…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - Digital Animation or Visual Effects (DAVE)
Sales Tax is not recoverable. Behind the scenes personnel, ie crew, are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under the legislation, 23% tax must be withheld on the gross income earned from acting in a…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) -Training Incentive
Sales Tax is not recoverable. Behind the scenes personnel, ie crew, are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under the legislation, 23% tax must be withheld on the gross income earned from acting in a…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - Distant Location Regional
Sales Tax is not recoverable. Behind the scenes personnel, ie crew, are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under the legislation, 23% tax must be withheld on the gross income earned from acting in a…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - Regional Incentive
Sales Tax is not recoverable. Behind the scenes personnel, ie crew, are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under the legislation, 23% tax must be withheld on the gross income earned from acting in a…
British Columbia: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) - Basic Incentive
The qualified BC labour expenditure of the corporation to a maximum of 60% of the total cost of production.