Advertorial: WE MAKE IT HAPPEN

Written by The Location Guide on Sep 17, 2020. Posted in General Interest

The Emilia-Romagna Film Commission (ERFC) is the department of the Emilia-Romagna Region that deals with film and audiovisual projects. A dedicated Fund enables the ERFC to support the development and production of works and to promote film festivals and showings. The financial tool supports and promotes film and audio-visual productions and was created with the objective to strategically enhance the entrepreneurial, professional, cultural and environmental resources of the region.

London Production Update Autumn 2020

Written by Andrew Pavord on Sep 16, 2020. Posted in Contributors

The film industry recovery is gathering pace in the UK but some uncertainty remains as the infection rate rises and quarantine is imposed on returning travelers. The COVID-19 guidelines issued by various industry bodies has allowed some production to resume and the domestic film industry has been given hope by the announcement of a “Film and TV Restart Fund”, an insurance support fund of £500M which hopes to give some confidence to producers in these uncertain times.

Bridging the Dragon call for entries to its Project Lab

Written by Shona Smith on Sep 16, 2020. Posted in General Interest

The sixth edition of its intensive workshop and think-tank for projects that are suitable for collaboration between Europe and China is going ahead. The call for entries is open until Wednesday 23 September, 2020.

The Singapore Grip filmed entirely on location in South East Asia

Written by Shona Smith on Sep 16, 2020. Posted in On Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia doubled as Singapore for the adaptation of JG Farrell’s 1978 novel set during the period of the battle of Singapore in World War II. The miniseries was written and adapted by Oscar winner Christopher Hampton (Atonement, Dangerous Liasons) who was present on set during the filming in Malaysia.

ExCeL London keeps Film industry rolling with 1 million square feet of studio space

Written by Shona Smith on Sep 11, 2020. Posted in General Interest

Over 1 million square feet of studio space at ExCeL London will be available for filming use until April 2021. The venue has vast clear span, 33ft height to rigging points, drive-in access and unlimited connectivity and has already seen interest as the industry picks up post Covid-19.

Advertorial: 11 REASONS FOR SHOOTING IN PORTUGAL

Written by Shona Smith on Sep 9, 2020. Posted in General Interest

11 Reasons for Shooting in Portugal

UK Advertising Climate Action Working Group Launches AdGreen

Written by Shona Smith on Sep 9, 2020. Posted in General Interest

The Climate Action Working Group, led by the Advertising association in partnership with ISBA and the IPA launch AdGreen to set a new standard for zero-carbon and zero-waste Ad Production.

North Yorkshire town takes on starring role in All Creatures Great and Small

Written by Shona Smith on Sep 7, 2020. Posted in On Location

Grassington, a historic market town in North Yorkshire was transformed into "Darrowby Village" for 1930's-set veterinarian drama All Creatures Great and Small. Much of the action takes place in Grassington and in the surrounding Yorkshire Dales.