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A look into the filming potential of Colombia
Colombia’s rise as a screen industry powerhouse is more evident than ever. The Latin American production hub offers an enticing 40% cash rebate on offer for international producers, and a slate of projects for streamers Netflix and Apple+ as well…
Black women filmmakers ask “Cannes you see us” on BFI and Diversity in Cannes panel
On 20 May, a panel of Black women international filmmakers came together to discuss the issues facing the marginalised group in the environment of international film production, challenges facing funding, distribution and the need for community. Moderated by Diversity in…
Shortlist of African filmmakers announced for Netflix and UNESCO competition
21 shortlisted candidates have been revealed for Netflix and UNESCO's short film competition African Folktales, Reimagined. The nominees cover 13 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. An extra candidate was included in the original list of 20 as result of the high…
Netflix commits USD1 million for African training scholarships
A new scholarship has been created for Sub-Saharan Africa’s next generation of storytellers. The Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESFC) will generate new opportunities for film and TV students across the continent. This financial support draws from the media conglomerate’s…
Kate Beckinsale thriller The Widow filmed in Holland, Wales and South Africa
Adding to the long list of dramas choosing to base production in South Africa, production designers constructed sets doubling for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Filming for the eight, hour-long episodes also took place in Rotterdam and Wales. …
2019 Oscar Winners: where did they shoot?
Marking the climax of the 2019 awards season, The Location Guide takes a look at the global locations where the winners at the ninety-first Academy Awards shot. Winning in four categories, Bohemian Rhapsody took home the most awards of the…
On location in Uganda with producer Derrick Kibisi of Talking Film Production
Since the release of Disney's Queen of Katwe, foreign producers have begun to reconsider Uganda as a viable filming location for their upcoming projects. We sat down with Derrick Kibisi, who has been offering production services in Uganda for years…
Uganda: a fast growing, prime location for film productions
As a landlocked nation between Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania, Uganda is often overlooked as a production hub but the country can offer a great deal to international Producers. It’s famous for its unique beauty,…
ITV series, The Widow, to film globally in late 2018
A newly commissioned eight-part drama from ITV, entitled The Widow, will be shot on location in Wales, Africa and the Netherlands. The series is being produced by Two Brothers Pictures (The Missing - pictured) and will be penned by Harry…
Ildikó Enyedi awarded with the Golden Bear for Best Film at Berlinale 2017
Hungarian Director, Ildikó Enyedi has come away from the Berlin Film Festival with the highly coveted Golden Bear. Enyedi’s offbeat romantic comedy, Testről és lélekről, was declared Best Film of the event by an international jury, headed by Director Paul…
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Costa Rica
Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama in Central America, Costa Rica is home to about 4.5 million people and offers filmmakers a wide range of tropical filming conditions. Costa Rica has abundant wildlife and despite its small size offers 6% of…
Uganda
Uganda doesn’t have a high international profile as a filming location, but it has no shortage of astounding sights for producers looking for something more off the beaten track. The Mountains of the Moon (also known as the Rwenzori Mountains),…