Sue Hayes: a tribute
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Behind the Scenes of Zero Tolerancia with Hafzoo in Cuba
When award-winning Austrian production company Hafzoo were approached to document a unique live recording from Cuban sing-songwriter Ray Fernandez they jumped at the chance to capture the raw energy of one of Cuba's most celebrated performers. As well as a live recording, the crew shot a short documentary on the life of the troubadour. Director Andreas Hafele discusses the making of Zero Tolerancia and working in Cuba with service producer Luis Lago Diaz of Shoot Cuba.
Advertorial: Why Should You Film in Portugal?
The Portugal Film Commission's aim is to promote the internationalisation of Portugal as a filming destination.
Dominican Republic announces film studio developed by Vin Diesel
The state-of-the-art facility will be located on Bergantín beach, Puerto Plata. Vin Diesel's One Race Films will develop the modern studios.
Advertorial: Filming in Bogota
Bogotá has unique landscapes, exceptional settings and spaces, unusual architectural styles that capture you, the city shines a great variety of urban environments between the old, the classic and the modern. Bogotá has 5.134 public parks for residents in the city and foreign visitors.
Netflix leases two soundstages at Toho Studio, Japan
From April 2021, Netflix will have access to two stages at Tokyo's Toho Studio for 'several years'. The lease accompanies plans to expand and diversify live action Japanese content, with at least 25 titles launching in 2021.
UK Screen Industries Unite to Reinvigorate Action Against Bullying, Harassment and Racism
New industry action to tackle bullying, harassment and racism in the workplace provides resources to employees, freelancers and employers. For employers the BFI and BAFTA provide a new Action List for the film and television industry. The Film and TV Charity have also launched a suite of bullying support services for immediate support to employees and freelancers. Further steps such as the BFI hiring the first Production Inclusion Manager to advise productions are also underway.
Isle of Wight launches its Film Office
Filmwight, the island’s official film office was created in response to the Isle of Wight’s growing cultural sector and the need for a central point of contact for the industry. Venture South, the Isle of Wight Cultural Investment Company is behind the film office as part of a strategic plan to stimulate job opportunities and the local economy.