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Jason Statham’s Killer Elite doubles Australia for UK, Oman and Paris
Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, Killer Elite, is set in places like the UK, Oman, Dubai and Paris, but filmed mostly in the Australian state of Victoria. More extensive shooting was considered in places like the UK, but keeping prices…
Filming in Japan: On Location with Makoto Kawamura
Situated in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, the East Asian island of Japan is a captivating part of the world. We caught up with Makoto Kawamura, managing director of Voice Japan, to learn a little bit more about what makes Japan…
All-star UK jury announced for Gerety Awards 2022
A star-studded line-up of leading businesswomen will represent the UK as part of 2022’s Gerety Awards Grand Jury. Named after copywriter Frances Gerety (who coined the iconic De Beers slogan: “A diamond is forever”) the awards ceremony celebrates the best…
APO Group and SABC bring Pan-African sporting content to South Africa
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Pan-African communications consultancy APO Group. APO Group produces and distributes broadcast-quality content for some of the most prominent sporting organizations active in Africa, including: FIFA, The NBA…
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For creative people longing for thrill, excitement and hair-raising experiences… dare to explore some of Compass Rose network’s eeriest locations – where you can encounter myths, history and the supernatural at every step! Whether it’s the dark corners of…
Netflix and UNESCO call for African filmmakers to adapt folktales
A new competition is challenging Sub-Saharan African filmmakers to adapt folktales into films. Organised by Netflix and UNESCO, the six winners of African Folktales, Reimagined will be provided with a production budget of USD75,000 as well as USD25,000 in prize…
Celebrated filmmaker David Yates set to receive Location Managers Guild International’s Honorary Eva Monley Award
English director David Yates will receive this year’s Eva Monley Award from the Location Managers Guild International. The filmmaker – who directed the last four Harry Potter films as well as the Fantastic Beasts franchise – is being celebrated for…
TLG speaks to Khadija Alami, Moroccan Producer and President of Ouarzazate Film Commission
Khadija Alami is President of Ouarzazate Film Commission, founder of Oasis Studios Ourzazate, and a producer who has serviced many international projects through K Films, as well as numerous projects for the local market. In 2017 Alami’s work was recognized…
Hartswood Films first to use new Stage Fifty studio in Farnborough
Independent TV production company Hartswood Films (Dracula, Sherlock) are the first to use the brand new Farnborough Studio developed by Stage Fifty. The two soundstages will house dramas The Devils’ Hour for Amazon Studios and Inside Man for BBC and…
Noughts + Crosses series two to begin South Africa filming in June
Produced by Mammoth Screen for the BBC, the second series of Noughts + Crosses will consist of four 60-minute episodes. Filming begins in South Africa in June, where the first series shot in 2018. The series is speculative fiction describing an…
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Hello I’m Kibwana Based In Dar Es Salaam. I’m Working As Film Fixer/cordinator/ Location Manager Etc.i’m Looking To Connect With Other Like Minded People For…
Posted Jan 26, 2020 - 2 repliesGlobal call: Researchers needed for documentary about humans and dogs
We Are An Independent Documentary Duo Who Are Looking For Stories About Amazing Humans And Their Dogs, All Around The World. We Have Filmed In…
Posted May 29, 2019 - 1 repliesFIxer needed for small shoot in Mumbai
I'm Writing From A London Production Company. We Have A Possible Need To Shoot In Mumbai W/c 23rd July And I Have Some Initial Questions…
Posted Jul 12, 2018 - 4 repliesURGENT: FIXER in South Africa needed
We Need A Fixer In South Africa For A Very Small Shooting Next Month (april). 2 Shooting Days, Up To 4-5 Days In The Country…
Posted Mar 17, 2017 - 5 repliesFixing and Film Services Made Easy in Zimbabwe
Just Finished Working With A Wonderful Team Of Filmmakers From Netherlands In Zimbabwe. My Company Digitalworks Production Provided Fixing Services, Locations Guiding, State Of The…
Posted Mar 8, 2017 - 1 repliesLocation! Late Wheat/barley/oats
Hi There! I'm Looking For A Very Specific Location: A Beautiful Yellow Wheat Field Before Harvest. We Are Planning Shooting A Commercial Of Russian Porridge.…
Posted Aug 16, 2016 - 1 repliesSeeking appropriate proffesional to make budget for documentary
I Am Looking For A Professional Who Has Experience In Film/documentary Budgeting To Make A Detailed Budget Of An Extensive Documentary. The Documentary Covers 15…
Posted Jul 20, 2016 - 3 repliesNeed help establishing shooting Costs in Multiple African Countries.
I Need Help From A Production Company That Possibly Covers Or Has Links In South Africa, Angola, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Chad, Niger,namibia, Senegal,algeria,mali,sudan,uganda,tanzania,ethiopia, Benin &…
Posted Jul 7, 2016 - 13 repliesLooking for a fixer in Bamako- Mali
I Am Looking For A Fixer To Help Me With The Pilot Of A Documentary I Am Hoping Will Be Shot In Mali. The Film…
Posted May 24, 2016 - 0 repliesFixers in Utah: Question About Utah Locations
Hi, I Have A Question For Fixers And Location Managers In Utah, Or Those With Experience Scouting Locations In Utah. Has Anyone Filmed Any Desert…
Posted Apr 28, 2016 - 3 replies
Directory (352)
Wesgro
Category: Trade Organisations / Associations
Country: South Africa
Covering: South AfricaProKraft Africa
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Kenya
Covering: East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, AfricaFlave Media Group Limited
Category: Production Companies
Country: Kenya
Covering: Kenya, TanzaniaGinger Ink Films Africa
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Kenya
Covering: East West and Central Africa. Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Zambia, Uganda, Cameroon, NigeriaTwo Seas TV
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: South Africa
Covering: South AfricaRock Productions Malta
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Malta
Covering: MaltaBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Tanzania
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Uganda
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesLocal 81
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Japan
Covering: Asia, USA, Canada, Europe, South AfricaNamib Film
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Southern Africa, Africa
Locations (12)
Romania
For the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and regulations, please talk to your local production service company. Romania's reliable studios, a wide range of filming locations and experienced crews have long attracted production work. The introduction of a generous 35-45% incentive in…
Costa Rica
Coronavirus Update: Costa Rica as reopened its borders and audiovisual production has begun again. A digital health pass should be completed and proof of health insurance to hand. Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama in Central America, Costa Rica is home…
Gibraltar
Coronavirus Update: All EU countries, United Kingdom, Canada, China and some other countries are exempt from self isolation and testing requirements. Hotels and tourist attractions are currently operating. However, travellers who have been in "relevant areas" in the 14 days…
Kenya
For the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and regulations, please talk to your local production service company or the Kenya Film Commission. Kenya is traditionally known for a wide range of locations – beach, bush, mountain, jungle and desert – many…
Maldives
The Maldives straddle the middle of the Indian Ocean and comprises more than a thousand islands across 90,000 sq km. Two hundred of these islands are inhabited and of these almost half are used as holiday resorts. Renowned across the…
Mauritius
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean situated 1,200 miles south-east of the African mainland. Independent from Britain since the late 1960s, the country offers idyllic white-sand beaches and modern cityscapes within close proximity, all of which appeal…
Morocco
Morocco is a hugely popular international filming location and one of the top spots in the world for desert settings. Nearly 40 foreign productions shot in Morocco in 2014 spending a collective USD120 million – more than the previous five…
Namibia
For the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and regulations, please speak to Namibia Film Commission or your local service company. The latest Covid-19 information is available at the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Namibia’s standout landscapes have attracted productions looking…
Netherlands
Coronavirus Update: The Netherlands has published a COVID-19 Protocol for the audiovisual sector that provides hygiene guidelines, precautionary and protective measures as well as rules of behaviour. Since the Netherlands Film Production Incentive launched in mid-2014 a number of…
South Africa
Coronavirus Update: South Africa’s production sector resumed in early May under strict new protocols. The Government announced that its borders would reopen from the start of October. Travellers must have taken a negative Covid-19 test before travelling. Those from countries…
Incentives (2)
South Africa: The South African Film and Television Production and Co-production Incentive
Ask commission for details.
South Africa: The Foreign Film and Television Production and Post-Production Incentive
Shooting on location in SA and conducting post production in SA - an additional 2.5% of QSAPPE will be added to the QSAPE (cumulative 22.5%)