Action thriller SAAHO solidifies Bollywood’s love for Austrian locations
Action thriller SAAHO is the most recent Bollywood flick to shoot in Austria’s landscapes, following on from Tiger Zinda Hai which shot in the region in 2017.
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Filming wraps in Ukraine for new spy film Legacy of Lies
The shoot has wrapped in Ukraine, with production now underway in London. Striking settings for large scale stunts and action sequences were found for the production in Kyiv.
Downtown Belgrade blossoms into a fairy-tale setting for TVC
Germany’s Serviceplan Campaign deliver a whimsical and uplifting spot for supermarket chain Penny’s that presents the Serbian capital in a fresh light. The production, which heavily relied on set design to create this fairy-tale environment, was one of the largest the capital has seen to date.
Leeds confirmed as Channel 4’s new National HQ with Bristol and Glasgow serving as Creative Hubs
The decision to restructure Channel 4 distribution key decision makers throughout the UK is expected to boost the channel’s Nations & Regions spend by GBP250 million.
Amazon Prime series Marisa Romanov will shoot in LA and the country of Georgia
Marisa Romanov starts production at the beginning of September and the shoot will span between two locations, basing itself between Tbilisi in Georgia and LA. The series has been developed out of an award-winning short film by the series’ writer, showrunner and executive producer Miranda Spigener-Sapon and will be produced by Noirtainment and SPT France for Amazon Prime Video.
Victorian government to establish an AUD3 million Indian Cinema and Bollywood Attraction Fund
The Victorian government has announced an Indian Cinema and Bollywood Attraction Fund in a bid to create closer ties between the two nations.
Pakistani comedy filmed in Poland is a box office hit
Teefa in Trouble, Ahsan Rahim’s feature-length directorial debut has been met with a warm reception from domestic audiences. The Pakistani gangster comedy follows Anya, a runaway bride who, having been raised in Poland, disavows the traditions of her home country when she attempts to escape her arranged marriage. Anya’s would-be father-in-law employs Teefa to travel from Lahore in pursuit of the intrepid bride to be.
On Location in Palestine with Muhannad Halawani from The Palestine Film Club
I started in the film business in 2008 when I joined the art department of a feature called Incendies. I was soon working on a number high-end productions in different locations throughout Jordan, Israel and Palestine.