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.
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.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global entertainment industry, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films. The policy is framed as a national security measure aimed at revitalising the U.S. film sector, which Trump claims is in "rapid decline" due to foreign subsidies and incentives luring productions overseas.
Last night, Hollywood’s stars came together for the 97th edition of the Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles California. Culminating the US awards circuit, the prestigious night was hosted by Conan O’Brien. Winners of the night included The Brutalist, Anora, Emilian Pérez, Wicked and many more.
The role of the diversity, equity and inclusion executive in the media and entertainment industry has often been a vulnerable one. While progress is being made for greater diversity behind and in front of the camera, are the production companies and streamers as committed to the cause? The Location Guide speaks with leaders in the Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) field to discuss this and the road ahead for their successors.
Netflix's latest British crime drama, Adolescence, explores the harrowing ordeal of a family whose 13-year-old son is accused of murder. The series, set to premiere on 13 March, 2025, is gaining attention for its one-shot filming technique and authentic Yorkshire locations.
The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards are set to dazzle audiences on Sunday, 23 February, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This year's ceremony will once again be hosted by Kristen Bell with award presenters including Timothée Chalamet, Cynthia Erivo and Selena Gomez.
The British Film Commission (BFC) has been awarded £1 million in funding from the UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to bolster its efforts in promoting and supporting major international film and high-end television (HETV) productions across the UK's regions and nations. This investment underscores the government's recognition of the film and TV industry's significant contribution to the UK economy.