New members announced for PGGB's Northern Ireland Committee

Written by Joe Jackson on May 30, 2022. Posted in General Interest

The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) has revealed the members of its new Northern Ireland Committee. This announcement marks the second of six National and Regional Committees being establishing by the UK’s leading membership body for production professionals. The PGGB Northern Ireland Committee is sponsored by cast and crew specialists Sargent-Disc. It will be chaired by Belfast-based freelance producer Amanda Black, who is currently producing Mammoth Screen’s second series of BBC One war drama World on Fire.

PGGB and BFC complete inaugural diversity scheme with reception at House of Commons

Written by Joe Jackson on Feb 22, 2022. Posted in General Interest

The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB), in partnership with the British Film Commission (BFC), celebrated the completion of its inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Mentor Scheme. The scheme launched in August 2021 with the core aim of helping underrepresented talent working in UK film and High-End TV production reach the next level of their career in their chosen field. An evening reception at the House of Commons marked the occasion.

EXCLUSIVE: Film AlUla partners with Creative Media Skills Institute for film industry training camp

Written by The Location Guide on Feb 11, 2022. Posted in General Interest

Film AlUla - the Royal Commission for AlUla’s film agency - has partnered with the UK’s Creative Media Skills Institute to deliver a 10-day film industry bootcamp in Saudi Arabia. Launching in March 2022, the scheme will prepare 25 local trainees from AlUla to follow careers in Production and Assistant Directing as well as the Art, Locations, Costume, Make-up and Hair departments. This training programme is led by award-winning film professionals and hosted in the stunning landscape of AlUla, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Hegra.

Fresco Film Services Producers Lounge returns to FOCUS

Written by The Location Guide on Nov 2, 2021. Posted in Awards and Festivals

British and Spanish Film Commissions sign Memorandum of Understanding

Written by Joe Jackson on Oct 26, 2021. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The British Film Commission (BFC) and the Spain Film Commission (SFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in order to enhance their existing partnership. This new Memorandum, or MoU, is set to take the relationship to yet another level, facilitating more high-end film and television collaborations between the two nations.

PGGB and British Film Commisison announce 15 participants of Inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Mentor Scheme

Written by Shona Smith on Aug 25, 2021. Posted in General Interest

The Diversity and Inclusion Mentor Scheme is designed to help underrepresented talent at entry, early and experienced levels reach the next level of their career in their chosen field. It is part of PGGB’s Mission Inclusion programme (#MI21) delivered in partnership with the British Film Commission, designed by PGGB’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Group to empower production personnel to expand their networks and ensure they are hiring diverse production teams.

Lord of the Rings Series moves series 2 production to UK

Written by Shona Smith on Aug 16, 2021. Posted in Production News

Amazon Studios are moving production of the epic Game of Thrones-style series from New Zealand to the UK. The move is in line with the streamer’s strategy of expanding production space and consolidating its footprint in the UK. Production is expected to start in June 2022.

On location in Mongolia with Orgil Makhaan, the founder and president of the Mongolian National Film Commission

Written by Murray Ashton on Jul 26, 2021. Posted in Interviews

TLG speaks to Orgil Makhaan, president of the Mongolian National Film Commission about Mongolia's production sector, locations and the new 30% filming incentive.