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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker star in Plant Chicken spot
Celebrity couple Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have collaborated with Daring Foods to support their Plant Chicken range. Daring spent a night with the newlyweds at West Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont, two days after their marriage in Las Vegas. The company developed four special recipes for the couple to enjoy, and the shoot captured the pair’s adoration of Plant Chicken as well as their love for each other.
BBC Scotland and Screen Scotland launch initiative for emerging TV directors
BBC Scotland and Screen Scotland are searching for the next generation of unscripted television directors. The initiative will give eight candidates the opportunity to produce and direct their first documentary with BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer. ‘Masterclasses’ will be offered by industry experts and practitioners throughout the project, nurturing the directorial voices of Scotland’s incoming filmmaking talent. Applications are now open, and closing date is scheduled for 12 July 2022.
Cadbury spot shoots in Malaysia
Johan Stahl has directed a new spot for Cadbury Chocolate. The project – named Bus Ride – reminds views to be careful about judging a book by its cover. The two-day shoot took place at night in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. A floating police escort allowed the crew to move around the city’s heavy traffic.
ITV’s I’m a Celebrity… franchise expands to two new territories
ITV's hit show I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! has been commissioned for the first time in Mexico and French Canada. Canada’s Quebecor Content has commissioned a French-language version, with a launch date on TVA soon to be announced. The Mexican edition is produced by Acun and airs on Azteca. The addition of the two regions will bring the number of territories to have commissioned the I’m A Celebrity… format to 16.
Family Production shoot Kyivstar commercial amid Ukraine war
Family Production are behind the first commercial shot during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The project was made for one of Ukraine's largest mobile service providers, Kyivstar. This spot tells the story of a volunteer who takes help to people in different parts of the country, emphasising the importance of staying connected.
Edem Wornoo signs to Ground Work’s commercial and music video roster
Writer and director Edem Wornoo has been signed to Ground Work. He will join the company's commercial and music video roster. Wornoo is known for his music videos with music heavyweights Dave, Fredo, Stormzy, Big Zuu and Wretch 32. Ground Work and Wornoo have already built a strong working relationship across several productions.
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.