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An interview with Solveig S. Ræstad, the new President of the Nordic Film Commissions
The Location Guide caught up with film commissioner Solveig S. Ræstad. As the incoming President of the Nordic Film Commissions, Solveig is ready to champion co-operation and knowledge sharing across the region.
Shooting in Canada: in conversation with Jim Edward from CoPilot Productions
From untouched lakes and wild rivers to ice-capped mountains and rocky caverns, Canada presents a variety of fascinating options for the international production community. The Location Guide caught up with Jim Edward, founder of CoPilot Productions, to understand what makes the region an attractive proposition for incoming filmmakers.
Liverpool and The Ipcress File: an interview with Faye Newton
The Location Guide spoke with Faye Newton, the Location Scout for ITV's new series The Ipcress File. We talked about Faye's work at Liverpool Locations, discussing why the city has become a prime shooting destination for film and television production.
São Paulo and the screen: a conversation with Spcine president Viviane Ferreira
The Location Guide caught up with director, producer, lawyer and scholar Viviane Ferreira, discussing the filmmaking scene in the Brazilian city São Paulo.
VFX artist Douglas Trumbull passes away after ground-breaking career
Three-time Oscar-nominated VFX artist Douglas Trumbull has passed away. After a two-year battle with cancer, Doug left us at the age of 79. Doug played pivotal roles creating the special effects for numerous projects, including: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and The Tree of Life. The trailblazing filmmaker’s scientific innovations culminated in his induction into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2010.
Production excellence in complicated times: an interview with Pavla Burgetova Callegari
As national rules fluctuate and transform rapidly in the midst of lockdowns and re-openings, it really does pay for filmmakers to have strong connections in a variety of locations across the globe. We caught up with executive producer Pavla Burgetova Callegari, the New York-based managing director of Compass Rose, to learn how to stay ahead during a year of great change and continuous adaptation.
Filming in Japan: on location with Makoto Kawamura
Situated in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, the East Asian island of Japan is a captivating part of the world. We caught up with Makoto Kawamura, managing director of Voice Japan, to learn a little bit more about what makes Japan a fascinating option for filmmakers.