Set the scene: Behind the locations of Sinners with Elston Howard

Written by Kianna Best on May 12, 2025. Posted in Interviews

When dusk falls over the haunted cotton fields and shadowy juke joints of Ryan Coogler’s latest horror film, Sinners, it is not just the characters who tell the story—it’s the land beneath their feet. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, and Miles Caton, the vampire horror breathes life into Southern Gothic lore. While the story sinks its teeth into the supernatural events and racial tension of the south, it's the haunting Southern landscapes that make Sinners so immersive. And those landscapes? They’re pure Louisiana. We spoke with veteran location manager Elston Howard about the real-life places that brought Coogler’s eerie vision to life.

Curtains Up in Cannes: Setting the Stage for the 2025 Film Festival

Written by Kianna Best on May 12, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The 78th Cannes Film Festival, taking place from 13 to 24 May, 2025, is set to be a landmark event in the global film industry, blending cinematic artistry with dynamic industry engagement. With a lineup featuring both established auteurs and emerging talents, the festival promises to be a hub for premieres, networking, and discussions shaping the future of cinema.

BAFTA TV 2025: Mr Bates, Blue Lights and Breakout Stars Shine Bright

Written by Kianna Best on May 11, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards spotlighted powerful storytelling and standout performances, with Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Blue Lights winning big in drama. Lennie James and Marisa Abela took leading actor honours, while Alma’s Not Normal and Mr Bigstuff led in comedy. Disney+'s Shōgun claimed Best International Programme, and Strictly's emotional moment with Chris McCausland won the public vote, capping off a memorable industry evening

Advertorial: Film France – CNC, your one-stop shop for filming in France

Written by Kianna Best on May 9, 2025. Posted in General Interest

Film France – CNC, the French film commission, department of the CNC (The French National Center for Cinema and the Moving Image),  is your connection to all the resources you will need to film your next project in France. Offering a unique blend of talents, locations, infrastructure, and fiscal incentives. France has everything an international production is looking for.

2025 Marché du Film Champions Diversity, Innovation, and Brazilian Storytelling

Written by Kianna Best on May 9, 2025. Posted in General Interest

The 2025 Marché du Film returns to Cannes as the epicentre of global film commerce and creative exchange, drawing over 14,000 industry professionals for nine days of deal-making, discovery, and dialogue. This year, Brazil is honoured as the Country of Honour, spotlighting its rising cinematic influence and international ambitions. From powerhouse co-production meetings to game-changing panels on inclusion, sustainability, and the future of storytelling, the market offers unparalleled access to trends and talent shaping the next era of cinema.

Advertorial: La Maison- Your production house in Montreal

Written by Kianna Best on May 8, 2025. Posted in General Interest

La Maison offers full-service production support to commercial, film and television companies looking to shoot in Montreal or across Canada. With over 35 years of international experience, we know what it takes to deliver smooth, high calibre shoots away from home.

Advertorial: A world of locations awaits in Vietnam

Written by Kianna Best on May 6, 2025. Posted in General Interest

Verdant paddies, marble mountains, ancient citadels, grottoes… just some of the landscapes The CREATV Company knows well. Our hundreds of hours of film, primetime TV, streaming, and digital produced over Vietnam (and our region), are a bridge to the country’s scene-stealing locales, enthralling culture and untapped potential.

Spain and Portugal through the eyes of Palma Pictures

Written by Kianna Best on May 6, 2025. Posted in Interviews

Whether it's a Netflix drama, a luxury car commercial, or a big-budget feature film, Spain and Portugal offer the perfect blend of creativity, infrastructure, and value. With offices strategically based in Madrid, Barcelona, Mallorca and Lisbon, Palma Pictures find themselves as a central force. We spoke with head of locations Edu Rodrigalvarez on how these two nations are growing to be not just backdrops, but strategic production powerhouses through the versatility of locations and logistical prowess.