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And that’s a wrap on Cannes Lions 2023
On Friday 23 June, the 70th edition of Cannes Lions came to a close with a night of celebrations and the daily announcement of the final winners for the celebration. Across the Palais and spreading to the beach, this year’s…
Serial killers and organ thieves run rampant in Disney+ new Korean thriller Connect
New Korean thriller Connect landed at Disney+ on 7 December. Following Ha Dongsoo as he tries to recover what has been stolen from him, the show takes the audience on a six episode roller coaster of adventure and mystery. …
Netflix releases high action trailer for Seoul Vibe
On 1 August 2022, Netflix shared their new trailer for South Korean action film Seoul Vibe. Shot against the backdrop of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the film will star Yoo Ah-in, Go Kyung-po, Lee, Kyu-hung and many more. …
Netflix lease studios in South Korea
Netflix have established two production facilities in South Korea to feed the demand for Hallyu series and films on the streaming service. The Korean adaptation of La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) will be one of the first productions based…
Oscar Winners 2020: Where did they shoot?
South Korean feature Parasite made history at the ninety-second Academy Awards by becoming the first foreign language film to win in the best picture category. The Location Guide takes a look at where Parasite, and the other winning films shot.…
Kia returns to Budapest for UEFA Partnership
Budapest’s Flatpack provided production services for the Kia / UEFA Partnership from Innocean and Sydney/Seoul-based production company Calltime. The spot is a follow up to Kia Motor's 2018 UEFA Europa League partnership that was a tribute to dedicated football fans,…
Cannes' most prestigious prize goes to South Korea's Bong Joon-Ho
The jury, led by Argentina’s Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, made history by awarding top prizes to South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite, the first time the top prize has gone to a South Korean feature. The Grand Prix went to French-Seneglese…
The surprising benefits of filming in Hawaii
Hawaii’s reputation as a tropical paradise is well deserved. Boasting the bluest skies and oceans and the greenest of mountains, Hawaii’s locations are recognised globally in shows such as Hawaii 5-0 and Magnum P.I. Unsurprisingly, current remakes of these shows…
2019 Oscar Winners: where did they shoot?
Marking the climax of the 2019 awards season, The Location Guide takes a look at the global locations where the winners at the ninety-first Academy Awards shot. Winning in four categories, Bohemian Rhapsody took home the most awards of the…
MediaCombo shot iconic New York backdrops for Korean apparel brand NEPA’s latest broadcast commercial
Korean outdoor apparel brand NEPA decided to use iconic New York City locations to showcase their latest line of clothing. MediaCombo serviced the shoot and found the locations which would add urban glamour to the spot. The twenty-four second spot…
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Seoul Film Commission Location Incentive: Location Scouting Support
The Seoul Film Commission will cover the expenses of any location scouting trips that occur within the city. This includes payment of return flights for up to two people, accommodation, a domestic location coordinator and a rental car.
Seoul Film Commission Location Incentive: Production Cost Support
The Seoul Film Commission will cover the expenses of any location scouting trips that occur within the city. This includes payment of return flights for up to two people, accommodation, a domestic location coordinator and a rental car.
Seoul - Location Scouting-Support
Provides the cost of Seoul location scouting for directors, assistant directors, producers, cinematographers or location managers of international projects planning to shoot in Seoul. The support includes: •Round-trip airline tickets for up to two people •Accommodation costs •Domestic location coordinator
Seoul - Film Production-Support Program
Rebate will be paid as follows: 50% cash on first day of principal photography, 50% cash after submission of final accounting. International co-production films shall be eligible only when the minimum financial contribution from each co-producer is over 20% in…