On location with Leslie Ann Wills-Caton, Film Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago

Written by Shona Smith on Apr 6, 2021. Posted in Interviews

TLG speaks to Leslie Ann Wills-Caton, General Manager/ Film Commissioner of FilmTT Film Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago Film Company who shows some of the Caribbean island's interesting locations, the 5-35% rebate system and what filming infrastructure is available. "A place that has rarely been seen on the big or small international screen, the opportunities are endless to present this location as fresh and new to the world."

TLG speaks to Harvey Edgington, Senior Filming Locations Manager at the National Trust

Written by Shona Smith on Mar 22, 2021. Posted in Interviews

The National Trust is Europe’s largest conservation charity and cares for historic properties and countryside across the UK. Its properties have appeared in adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s six main novels, provided the real-life location of Winston Churchill’s home in The Darkest Hour, and key locations in long-running series such as Poldark and Downton Abbey.

TLG talks to Daniel Garibotti, founder of Amazonas Film Camp in Brazil

Written by Shona Smith on Feb 24, 2021. Posted in Interviews

TLG talks to Daniel Garibotti, production professional and founder of Amazonas Film Camp, the first film camp in the central Amazon which provides film and TV productions access to the region.

TLG speaks to Newly Elected EUFCN Co-Presidents Pavlina Zipkova and Mikael Svensson

Written by Shona Smith on Jan 22, 2021. Posted in Interviews

For the first time in its history, the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) has elected joint co-presidents to guide the network. The Location Guide speaks to the newly elected EUFCN Co-Presidents Pavlina Zipkova (Czech Film Commission) and Mikael Svensson (Southern Sweden Film Commission) who will  take over from Truls Kontny, Head of  Film Commission Norway after twelve years of outstanding service to the network.

Spotlight Q+A with FOCUS Digital exhibiting presenter Record in Iceland

Written by Shona Smith on Dec 10, 2020. Posted in Interviews

Spotlight on Record in Iceland, a presenting exhibitor at FOCUS Digital. Did you know that Iceland offers a 25% refund on both film production costs and music recording costs? Tune in to the presentation: Iceland adds another incentive for producers on Thursday 17 December at 10:40 - 11.20 to hear how you can benefit from the new incentive.

Spotlight on FOCUS exhibiting partner Fresco Film

Written by Shona Smith on Dec 7, 2020. Posted in Interviews

FOCUS talks to Peter Welter Soler, CEO of Fresco Film about returning to FOCUS and filming in Spain.

Spotlight on FOCUS exhibitor Screen CanterburyNZ

Written by The Location Guide on Dec 2, 2020. Posted in Interviews

FOCUS talks to Bree Loverich, manager of Screen CanterburyNZ which is the film office for Christchurch, Canterbury & the West Coast of Aotearoa, New Zealand

Spotlight on FOCUS Digital Content Sponsor Production Service Network

Written by The Location Guide on Nov 30, 2020. Posted in Interviews

FOCUS talks to Michael Moffett, Founder of Production Service Network (PSN), about 2020, PSN’s involvement with FOCUS, and his predictions for the future of the sector.