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Nicocorp films Parisian landmarks for LU commercial
A new commercial for LU biscuits features a number of Parisian landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Serviced by Nicocorp, the spot was largely filmed at two locations: a bakery in the fourteenth district of Paris…
PPI China and actress Sophie Marceau film the streets of Paris for Citroen
Production company PPI China and French actress Sophie Marceau have filmed on the streets of Paris in a new spot for Citroen. The piece compares the car’s driving experience to the luxury of a private jet flight as Marceau meets…
Oscar-nominated Director Peter Weir and Location Manager Michael J. Meeham to receive honorary awards at the 2019 Location Managers Guild International Awards
The sixth annual LMGI Awards, honouring the outstanding and creative visual contributions of location professionals and film commissions in film, television and commercials, will be held on September 21, 2019 at the Broad Theatre in Santa Monica. Nominations will be…
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. Legacy of Lies follows an ex-MI6 who begins to unravel the truth…
The surprising benefits of filming in Hawaii
Hawaii’s reputation as a tropical paradise is well deserved. Boasting the bluest skies and oceans and the greenest of mountains, Hawaii’s locations are recognised globally in shows such as Hawaii 5-0 and Magnum P.I. Unsurprisingly, current remakes of these shows…
Chimerica doubled Bulgaria and UK for China and New York.
Political thriller Chimerica centres on the story of a fictional photojournalist begins at the Tiananmen Square protest in Beijing, 1989. The production recreated the protest at an airfield in Guildford, Kent. Set between New York and China, filming took place…
On location in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, with Anton Steel, the CEO of the Bay of Plenty Region Film Office
I started as a runner on the American TV show Xena: Warrior Princess, which was being filmed in New Zealand in the mid 1990s, so I have worked my way up the ladder from the bottom. I have worked as…
TLG talks to David Godfrey, Ex Pinewood Group Director of International Operations and the 'go to' world expert for the designing, building and managing of screen-based media facilities
I joined Shepperton Studios as Assistant Studio Manager in 1985 after the studio was purchased by John and Benny Lee (Lee Lighting). Our focus was on customer service, client experience and repeat business. Looking over Wanda…
The Location Guide: 2018 in Review
Not only has 2018 has been a seismic year for the global production sector, but here at The Location Guide we have been busier than ever. In our effort to become an indispensable resource for global creatives, we introduced makers,…
Director Dean Head on the benefits of filming in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the perfect backdrop for filmmakers to shoot their film, TV and commercial productions. The architecture is daring and refreshingly different while the contrasts between the modern and traditional are interesting and surprising. Hong Kong's visuals are so…
Forums (57)
ANYWHERE IN MAINLAND CHINA
Joslynne Kua, Delighted To Find China On Your List, I Hope To Be The One Supporting You On Your Middle Kingdom Part Of Your Project.…
Posted Dec 2, 2018 - 0 repliesFixers Needed in Various Countries (Documentary)
Hi There, I Am Looking For Fixers In The Following Countries For A Documentary To Be Filmed In 2019 (february To April). 1. Laos 2.…
Posted Nov 27, 2018 - 14 repliesNeed to shoot documentary in China
Hi I'm Planning For A Documentary On The Great Wall Of China Can Any One There To Get Location Permission Officeally Want To Shoot Urgently…
Posted Sep 14, 2018 - 1 repliesENG Camera Crew in Hangzhou China
Hello! This Is My First Post Here! I Need A Small Eng Style Camera Crew In Hangzhou China. I Can Find Several Resources Based In…
Posted Aug 21, 2018 - 1 repliesChina and Hawaii
Hi, I Am Looking For A Location Producer To Help With Filming In Both China And Hawaii To Help With Access, Visas And Permit. We…
Posted Nov 25, 2017 - 4 repliesFixer in Solomon Islands
Hi, We Have A Documentary Project Which We Plan To Shoot In Next January And Looking For A Fixer In Solomon Islands Who Is Solomon…
Posted Sep 14, 2017 - 2 repliesLicensed customs broker / importer BEIJING
I Am Seeking Referrals For An Import Agency / Customs Broker In Beijing Who Can Help Me Import Some Kit My Team Is Currently Using…
Posted Oct 18, 2016 - 1 repliesLooking for production service in KASHGAR (CHINA)
Italian Production Company Is Looking For Production Service In Kashgar (china) For Feature Film. Please Contact Ines.vasiljevic@gmail.com
Posted Sep 9, 2016 - 3 repliesFixers/Translators in Mekong River Nations
Hi I Am A Freelance Writer Doing A Trip Along The Mekong River. I Need Fixers/translators In The Following Countries: China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia…
Posted Aug 9, 2016 - 4 repliesFocus puller needed from New York
Hi There. Hello From China! I Am Asking Around For My Friend Dodd Who Is A Dp That Is Going To Do 2 Days Filming…
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Directory (270)
Bladedge Asia Media
Category: Production Companies
Country: China
Covering: Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, China, AsiaBladedge Asia Media
Category: Production Companies
Country: China
Covering: Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, China, AsiaBladedge Asia Media
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China
Covering: Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, China, AsiaThink Of Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China
Covering: Mainland China, Hong Kong, UK, SingaporeReelbase Pictures
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: South Korea
Covering: South Korea, USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, ChinaGreenlight Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Thailand
Covering: Asia PacificMiC * Made In China Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China
Covering: Greater China RegionThe Kitchen Film
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China SAR Hong Kong
Covering: Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, JapanFly Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China
Covering: ChinaBiscuit Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Malaysia
Covering: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Nepal, China
Locations (8)
China
International production companies appear to be more interested in Chinese locations as a way of accessing its lucrative domestic market, rather than being driven by an interest in exotic filming locations. China is not thought of as being a particularly…
Filming on location in Kazakhstan
The Republic of Kazakhstan lies in Central Asia with China and Russia among its neighbours. Its arid landscapes are dominated by desert terrain and wooded plains - or steppes - in the north. Further south the fertility of the land…
Filming on location in Mongolia
Mongolia lies in eastern and central Asia, with Russia to the north and China to the south. The country is popular for documentary filmmaking and news programming. Frequent visitors include major international networks like the BBC, Reuters, Bloomberg and National…
Filming on location in Ontario, Canada
Ontario is in central Canada and at more than a million square miles is larger than Spain and France combined. Despite the fact that Canada is geographically north of the US, Ontario’s southernmost point is on the same latitude as…
Hong Kong
Hong Kong has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea to boost creative collaborations. The new MOU is designed to facilitate the flow of ideas, research and training, including within their production industries. The region continues to attract larger…
New Zealand
New Zealand is to make its visual effects incentive more accessible to producers a year after the country’s overall filming incentive package was boosted. As an administrative change, Film New Zealand will be absorbed into the New Zealand Film Commission.…
Singapore
Singapore is a compact city state with increasing international production appeal. High-profile action sequel Hitman: Agent 47 was the first Hollywood studio feature to shoot in the city and was supported by the Singapore Media Development Authority. Infinite Studios is…
Thailand
As of January 2017, Thailand now offers its very own formal incentive programme. At its core, the base incentive is comprised of a 15% cash rebate, allowing separate uplifts of both 3% and 2% to productions that hire local talent/labour and…
Incentives (5)
China-US Film Co-production Project Development Fund
The fund is operated by China Film Co., Pegasus Media Group and Co-High Investment Management, operating from a total of USD100 million.
Japan: Film Aid Funds available
Many film commissions in Japan offer fee exemptions of public facilities. Some film commissions offer funds and/or fee exemptions, such as: Matsumoto: Film aid fund (max. 5 million yen) Nagoya: Film aid fund (max. 10 million yen) Osaka: Location scouting…
China SAR Hong Kong: no formal incentive in place
However, Hong Kong maintains a low, simple and predictable tax regime. Only income and profits derived from Hong Kong are subject to tax. Expatriate employees visiting the territories for less than 61 days in a tax year are not liable…
Wanda Studios: Tax Rebate
Brazil: Audiovisual Act
Co-production funds are available to Brazilian production companies for feature films, documentaries and TV. Brazil has co-production treaties with Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia,…