British Film Commission and Film in Austria sign memorandum of Understanding

Written by Kianna Best on Feb 20, 2023. Posted in General Interest

On 19 February at the Austrian Film Hub at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival, the British Film Commission (BFC) and the national film commission for Austria, Film in Austria, signed a memorandum of understanding, further strengthening the relationship between the respective countries’ screen industries. This signing enhances the collaboration between the UK and Austria through the facilitation of film and high end TV production between the two countries.

Vienna Film Incentive offers EUR2 million to international filmmakers

Written by Joe Jackson on Apr 6, 2022. Posted in Incentive News

The City of Vienna has revealed a EUR2 million fund for international filmmakers. The Vienna Film Incentive is designed to draw film production and television series to the city, attracting tourism and benefitting the Austrian capital's local economy. The Vienna Tourist Board will act as the official processing body and main point of contact for the new scheme.

Location Scouting in Montenegro: a small country with large location potential

Written by Shona Smith on Nov 29, 2019. Posted in On Location

As we approached Tivat Airport from the air, the birds-eye view of fjord-like Kotor Bay, fringed with rugged mountains, was a fitting introduction to Montenegro's extreme landscapes. On solid ground we were greeted by our guide Igor Mitric who explained "it's amazing how quickly the landscape changes in Montenegro, you can go from Mordor to the Mediterranean in one day. This trip is designed to give just a flavour of what is on offer here".

Benidorm: Beaches and Beyond

Written by Shona Smith on May 31, 2019. Posted in On Location

It is fair to say that in the UK, at least, Benidorm’s reputation precedes it. Having boomed on to the scene in the sixties with the advent of package holidays, it has maintained such a prominent position in British culture that it spawned ITV’s award-winning situational comedy Benidorm, about a group of British holidaymakers who visit the Spanish resort each year, that remained popular for its ten series run. Needless to say, with this my reference point I was more than intrigued to find out what the seaside city could offer to productions beyond the cliched image.

Shortlist now available for EUFCN’s European Film Location Award

Written by Tom Deehan on Sep 19, 2017. Posted in General Interest

The shortlist for EUFCN’s newly announced European Film Location Award is now available, celebrating the very best examples of European locations used by film and television productions.

On location in Vienna with film commissioner Dr. Marijana Stoisits

Written by Murray Ashton on Sep 7, 2017. Posted in Interviews

Growing interest in locations outside of the major European hubs (France, the UK, Germany) has allowed Vienna to expand it audiovisual capabilities exponentially.

Perak Film Office to be relaunched under new initiative

Written by Tom Deehan on Mar 15, 2017. Posted in General Interest

The Perak Film Office, which was initially established in 2012, will now be relaunched over concerns that the organisation hasn’t done enough to lure productions to the state.

Location Scouting in Poland: Palaces, Underground Labyrinths and the best cheat for Berlin

Written by Tom Deehan on Oct 4, 2016. Posted in On Location

[slideshow id=415] In mid-September TLG was invited by Film Commission Poland to join six American Location Managers on a fam tour to explore the Central-European country.