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Tempomedia and Red Petal get creative on location in Johannesburg for Opel
22 Mar 2012 by Toni Marais
When most people think of shooting in South Africa, they think of Cape Town and the Western Cape. The beautiful locations close to the small and intimate city are extremely attractive for shooting and the ease with which everything is done makes production simple and effective. More ...
Sri Lanka recovers from civil war to re-claim location filming appeal
28 Feb 2012 by Gopi Darmaratnam
Sri Lanka lies in the blue waters of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. It offers over a thousand miles of beautiful golden beaches fringed with coconut palms. It’s said to offer the best tea in the world and is also well known for its blue sapphires. More ...
Rascal Films and One Step Beyond double Cape Town for Iceland in Whipped Vodka ad
22 Feb 2012 by Anton Rollino
When White Rock Distilleries of Maine conceived their new spot for Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, they envisaged a fantasy spa in an Icelandic setting. However, various logistical and permit issues dictated that Iceland was a no-go for the shoot. More ...
PCP faces model challenges on Volvo shoot with Stink in Malta
7 Feb 2012 by Malcolm Scerri-Ferrante
“We want to bring an existing 70-foot racing yacht from Spain to Malta and shoot it in the water tank.” This was the first phone call from the UK. But this proved too costly, which prompted the producers to opt for a more creative solution; More ...
Pepsi Japan films on location in northern Finland for new Christmas spot
21 Dec 2011 by North Finland Film Commission
Christmas came to northern Finland early this year when Pepsi Japan shot its Christmas commercial at the Oulu market square with production company TFC Japan. Locations in Norway, Denmark and the Baltic countries were considered, as well as other Finnish locations. More ...
The Canyons – a filming survival guide
7 Dec 2011 by Dave Black
Some of the most picturesque backdrops for filming are found in remote canyons. The prospect of shooting in one of these locations can be daunting but a few basic steps can ensure a seamless and safe operation. More ...
On location in Rio de Janeiro – In the Shadow of the Christ
6 Dec 2011 by Justin Bird
If the world were a city it would be called Rio de Janeiro. Beauty sits nestled in tragic poverty. Immense wealth, ugliness, huge urban sprawl and spectacular rural expanses are close neighbours. More ...
Beware dubious production offers from unknown sources
29 Nov 2011 by Charlie O'Farrell
I recently received an offer to produce 36 episodes of 20 minutes each about the history and contemporary life of the UK. The content was to cover everything from geological features to the most trendy bars and night clubs of today. I was asked for a budget, which I duly put together. More ...
Going green: Delivering eco-friendly values on-location
23 Nov 2011 by Elle Matthews
I knew the risk I was taking when I decided to change the name and nature of my thriving production company, Tidal Wave Productions, in 2009 and set up Green Shoot Films, an eco-friendly film company. More ...
Filming on location in Africa – be prepared to be unprepared
16 Nov 2011 by Mags Lightbody
The prospect of filming in Africa generally sends Production Managers into paroxysms of dread and Co-ordinators into deep despair, but I love it and consider it the best place to film in the world. More ...
