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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…
Bridging the Dragon call for entries to its Project Lab
The sixth edition of its intensive workshop and think-tank for projects that are suitable for collaboration between Europe and China is going ahead. The call for entries is open until Wednesday 23 September, 2020. 6-8 European and 6-8 Chinese projects…
Bristol and Bradford among cities profiled on new UNESCO Cities of Film website
The new website connects and showcases all eighteen UNESCO cities of Film. The site has been launched to enhance the global collaboration of the film & moving image sector. Cities of Film contains profiles for each member cities, showcases examples…
Advertorial: Boutique production company in Japan offers fixing and full production services
Imago Machina is a boutique production company based in Tokyo founded with the purpose of creating original content, offering full creative and production services, and fixing for international productions in East Asia. Created by producers Marcio Edagi and Irene Herrera,…
How producing in China has changed since Covid-19
As the rest of the world awaits to emerge from lockdown, Chinese production companies have been shooting in a post Covid-19 world for some months. On location shoots and filming in studios are possible but ways of working have changed.…
TLG talks to David Conley, Executive VFX Producer at Weta Digital
As physical production ground to a halt across the globe due to coronavirus, VFX and post production was one sector that could continue to work. David Conley (pictured), Executive VFX Producer at Weta Digital speaks to TLG on how VFX…
PSN table shows where cameras are rolling around the globe
The handy table from Production Service Network shows which of its global partners can currently film, and the production status of each territory. Coronavirus is spreading across the globe at different rates with Europe currently the epicentre for the virus.…
Coronavirus crisis demands agile advertising
Weathering the coronavirus current storm is the key concern, as agencies and production companies continue to discuss possibilities with clients, necessitating agility and creative solutions. But what do the next few months hold? “That is THE question” says Steve Davies…
Coronavirus: Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
The coronavirus pandemic is now truly a global issue, with cases across the US and Europe spiking. For the production industry, it’s led to a dramatic collapse in work. Shoots have been put on hold throughout the world, from big…
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Lockdowns are lifting, are you back in production? - your say
With Lockdowns Now Lifted And Production Resuming In China And South Korea There Is Some Light At The End Of The Film And Tv Production…
Posted Apr 16, 2020 - 22 repliesANYWHERE 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 replies
Directory (267)
Bladedge 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, AsiaCentral Studios
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China
Covering: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South East AsiaGreenlight Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Thailand
Covering: Asia PacificImago Machina
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Japan
Covering: JapanThe Kitchen Film
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China SAR Hong Kong
Covering: Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, JapanBiscuit Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Malaysia
Covering: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Nepal, ChinaA New Life Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China
Covering: China, TaiwanSalon Films (HK) Ltd
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China SAR Hong Kong
Covering: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, The Philippines, Thailand, Japan, South KoreaCat & Mouse Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: China
Covering: China, Taiwan
Locations (6)
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…
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.…
Portugal
Coronavirus Update: Portugal has published COVID-19 Guidelines for filming in the country. Small-scale shoots resumed in June. There are entry rules to mainland Portugal. Depending on where you are travelling from you may be subject to health screening which may…
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…
Vietnam
Coronavirus Update: Vietnam has temporarily suspended visa waivers, the issuing of visas and the entry into Vietnam of foreign nationals. Case by case exemptions for certain high-skilled workers are considered and fourteen-day quarantine is compulsory. Vietnam boasts coastal and mountainous,…
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,…