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.

Gerety 2021 Open for Entries With All New All Female Power Jury

Written by Shona Smith on Jan 21, 2021. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The 2021 Awards are now open for entries. The full jury includes more than 180 advertising and marketing leaders from 30 different countries.

Final Series of Peaky Blinders begins filming

Written by Shona Smith on Jan 20, 2021. Posted in Production News

Peaky Blinders first came to screens in 2013 and quickly became one of the BBC’s most successful dramas and reaches a global audience on Netflix. Shooting for the sixth and final series faced delays in March 2020 due to Covid-19 but cameras have started filming as UK government tightens lockdown measures.

Oklahoma based Taika Waitaki pilot ordered to series

Written by Shona Smith on Jan 19, 2021. Posted in Production News

The half-hour comedy series from Taika Waititi and Sterlin Harjo Reservation Dogs follows four Native teenagers in rural Oklahoma who spend their days committing crime and fighting it. The pilot filmed in Oklahoma in September 2020, and has since been ordered to series by FX.

The Bay returns to ITV after filming on location in Morecambe

Written by Shona Smith on Jan 13, 2021. Posted in On Location

The second series from Tall Stories Pictures returns to Morecambe, a coastal town in Lancashire whose scenic vista takes in the Lake District peaks and the Irish sea. As the titular character of the crime series, the dramatic nature of the bay plays an important role throughout.

South Africa’s Showmax announces first Kenyan Original series

Written by Shona Smith on Jan 12, 2021. Posted in Production News

Crime & Justice is part of Showmax's expanding investment in Africa. The South African streamer's localisation strategy competes with established international VoD platforms for the region's audiences. Showmax has also recently announced its first Nigerian Original I Am Laycon, a reality series following the most recent Big Brother Naija winner.

Universal Studios Florida's Production Stages and Locations Offers Expanded Access

Written by Shona Smith on Jan 8, 2021. Posted in General Interest

Universal Studios Florida Production Group resumed operations in June, alongside the reopening of the Universal Orlando Resort with extensive Health and Safety in place.

Netflix lease studios in South Korea

Written by Shona Smith on Jan 8, 2021. Posted in General Interest

Netflix have established two production facilities in South Korea to feed the demand for Hallyu series and films on the streaming service. The Korean adaptation of La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) will be one of the first productions based at the new studios.