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London vfx house One of Us Opens Paris Studio
Award winning VFX house One of Us pinpointed France’s new VFX based incentive as a motivation for the new Paris outpost. French classic Asterix and Obelix: The Silk Road is the first project in the works from the new studio.…
Brad Pitt’s Netflix film, War Machine, doubled London for Paris
Netflix’s upcoming satire, War Machine, was shot on location in Croydon’s Addington Palace and The Enterprise pub in Camden, the latter of which was doubled for an Irish pub in Paris. The Camden portion of the shoot required 200 members…
Luc Besson opens Cité du Cinéma studio complex outside Paris
French filmmaker Luc Besson has officially opened his new Cité du Cinéma studio complex on the outskirts of Paris. The EUR170 million facility is built on the site of a former power station in Seine-Saint-Denis, a working-class district of the…
Ask a Location Manager: The Production Designer Partnership
In the world of filmmaking, production design sets the tone, but it's the locations that ground the story in tangible reality. When those two elements work in harmony, magic happens on screen. For the debut of Ask a Location Manager,…
Curtains Up in Cannes: Setting the Stage for the 2025 Film Festival
The 78th Cannes Film Festival, taking place from 13 to 24 May, 2025, is set to be a landmark event in the global film industry, blending cinematic artistry with dynamic industry engagement. With a lineup featuring both established auteurs and…
Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign films sparks global industry concern
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.…
Summer 2025 Blockbuster Season: A Global Tour of Hollywood’s Biggest Hits
From the jungles of Thailand to the streets of London, summer 2025’s biggest blockbusters are not just showcasing A-list talent and billion-dollar budgets—they’re also shining a spotlight on the real-world locations that are becoming stars in their own right. This…
Facilities Shifting the Focus of Entertainment
Entertainment is evolving. Audiences are stepping in closer and visuals are expanding into larger, increasingly ambitious spaces. VFX houses have taken note. Framestore, Cinesite and Dneg have expanded their inhouse expertise to deliver immersive experiences that blur disciplines, technologies and…
Robert De Niro to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or at 78th Cannes Film Festival
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro is set to receive the prestigious Honorary Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant milestone in both the actor’s prolific career and the festival’s history. The award will be presented during…
Amazon MGM Studios Enlists Amy Pascal and David Heyman to Propel 007 into a New Era
In a landmark move set to redefine the future of the James Bond franchise, Amazon MGM Studios has announced that esteemed producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman will helm the next installment of the iconic series. This decision signifies a…
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Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Morocco
Covering: MoroccoFarnborough International
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Country: United KingdomCity of West Hollywood Film Office
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Covering: Germany, Austria, SwitzerlandBlue Sky Films
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Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesAASIA Productions
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Country: Singapore
Covering: Singapore & Asia - PacificAbove The Line Security
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Country: United KingdomBlue Sky Films
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Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesBlue Sky Films
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Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesDallas Film & Creative Industries Office
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Alaska
Alaska has cancelled its filming incentive programme and will redirect the funds elsewhere in the economy. For the past few years the state has offered a base 30% filming tax credit that specifically rewarded productions shooting in remote areas at…
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…
Cuba
Cuba is a unique location with captivating natural landscapes and architecture. Politically isolated from the US since the 1960s, the island holds a particular curiosity for American producers who have only recently been able to shoot there. The islands landscapes…
Finland
Finland is an increasingly popular but often misunderstood international filming location. The country’s northerly position means that during the winter it offers a snow guarantee and frozen lakes with ice thick enough to drive on. Summer in Finland is warm…
Germany
Studio Babelsberg is one of Germany’s top studio facilities with 22 separate sound stages, the largest of which spans nearly 80,000 sq ft. The studio recently hosted The French Dispatch, Charlie’s Angels and The Girl in the Spider’s Web. Germany…
India
In November 2016, the Indian Govermnent launched the Film Facilitation Office, designed to offer a single-window system for filmmakers and to downplay the bureaucratic process. The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), in an effort to entice more productions to film…
Jamaica
Developing Jamaica’s broader international appeal as a movie location through JAMPRO (Jamaica Film Commission) will be a gradual and long-term goal. This is especially true as the country lacks a truly competitive filming incentive programme, something which is increasingly important…
Jordan
Jordan offers a Middle Eastern production hub and is routinely used by Hollywood productions as a more secure double for places like Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. It has an impressive track record of lending equipment and resources to big-budget productions,…
Mexico
The country is no stranger to Hollywood, having facilitated some of the most successful productions of all time including Titanic, Pearl Harbour and the opening sequence for James Bond’s Spectre. In close proximity to LA, and with considerable cost savings…
Michigan
Michigan has ended its filming incentive programme. The news came only a few months after superhero movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice wrapped principal photography in Detroit. However, the incentive itself had been in turmoil since the start of…