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New studio complex designed for 'build the world' productions opens in New Zealand

New studio complex designed for 'build the world' productions opens in New Zealand

Written by Shona Smith on May 28, 2020. Posted in General Interest

New Zealand is already a busy production hub has become a popular destination for large scale film and television projects with Lord of the Rings and Avatar sequels currently shooting in the country. X3 Studios are the most flexible turnkey studios in New Zealand and have been specifically designed for large scale ‘build the world’ productions.

YDA Entry Period Extended

YDA Entry Period Extended

Written by Shona Smith on May 27, 2020. Posted in Awards and Festivals

In light of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and a last-minute surge in entries, the Young Directors Award have decided to extend the entry period of YDA 2020. The deadline for YDA submissions is now Friday 5th June 2020.

TLG talks to David Conley, Executive VFX Producer at Weta Digital

TLG talks to David Conley, Executive VFX Producer at Weta Digital

Written by Shona Smith on May 20, 2020. Posted in Interviews

As physical production ground to a halt across the globe due to coronavirus, VFX and post production was one sector that could continue to work. David Conley (pictured), Executive VFX Producer at Weta Digital speaks to TLG on how VFX studio behind Avengers: Infinity War, Avatar and The Lord of the Rings has coped with recent challenges, and what might change as a result of coronavirus.

UK television programmes get ready to resume production

UK television programmes get ready to resume production

Written by Shona Smith on May 19, 2020. Posted in Production News

Eastenders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Top Gear are expected to start filming again in coming weeks following guidance published by UK broadcasters that lays out effective assessment and management of COVID-19 risk in TV production. The guidelines for television programmes come ahead of guidance from the British Film Institute (BFI) on how to manage high-end TV drama and film production, which is expected at the end of May.

Iceland opens for business

Iceland opens for business

Written by Shona Smith on May 15, 2020. Posted in General Interest

The Government of Iceland has announced that it expects to start easing restrictions on international arrivals. Modified quarantine procedures for filming in Iceland during COVID-19 have been published by the Directorate of Health and Chief Epidemiologist for Iceland.

The tech streamlining production during the pandemic

The tech streamlining production during the pandemic

Written by Shona Smith on May 14, 2020. Posted in General Interest

Tech apps, digital solutions and AI powered platforms have long been sold to the film and TV industry as the future of production. Streamlining solutions encompass everything starting from what should be greenlit, but gaining traction can be slow. Will these digital solutions become an essential component of productions as a result of Covid19?

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