There has been significant activity in Morocco recently and while not all of it has been good news, much has been achieved to raise the profile of filming in the region. One of the main messages to emerge from industry insiders is that the country is working to ensure that its reputation for inspiring scenery is matched by increased resources and improvements in the technical expertise available to filmmakers.
Clara Le, The Location Guide's Commercial Director, will be a member of The Producers Guild of Korea's (PGK) seminar panel at BIFCOM 2008.
David O'Malley, a partner in Los Angeles-based V-One Entertainment Group, has announced a three-phase plan to create motion picture sound stages and production facilities in three locations around Michigan.
Pinewood Shepperton studios, home to the 007 stage, is cutting back on its 'Project Pinewood' plans after a recent stakeholder consultation meeting. Changes include a reduction in residential developments from 2,225 to 1,500. A wooded area has been added instead.
The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) will be holding their Cineposium 08 between the 19th and 23rd of November in Wellington, New Zealand.
The Council of Europe's Film Policy Forum, Shaping Policies for the Cinema of Tomorrow, starts tomorrow in Krakow.
The Newtown Management District, in association with the Gauteng Film Commission, has launched a campaign to promote Newtown as a film friendly zone. The aim of the campaign is to position Newtown as an attractive film destination.
The UK's Pinewood Shepperton studios has recorded a 31% year-on-year increase in half-year pre-tax profits to USD6.7 million.