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Batman filming transforms Glasgow into Gotham City
Glasgow will feature heavily in Matt Reeves upcoming Batman film which will see Robert Pattinson take on the titular role. Principal production began in January in London, shifting to Glasgow in February. Glaswegian locations reported to have welcomed on location…
Bristol filmed game show The Crystal Maze makes US debut
The ten part US version, debuting on Nickelodeon, filmed at existing sets at the Bottleyard Studios, Bristol. A new family format created for the US market will see comedian/writer Adam Conover (College Humour, BoJack Horseman) take on the role of…
Bristol’s Bottle Yard Studios undergo extensive set building for ITV Jane Austen adaptation
Red Planet Pictures (Death in Paradise, The Ark) has chosen to film its upcoming Jane Austen adaptation Sanditon at Bristol’s Bottle Yard Studios. A major outdoor film set is currently under construction in the studios’ backlot. Planning approval from Bristol City Council…
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…
British based productions get recognition at the 76th Golden Globes
The UK were strongly represented at this year’s Golden Globe Awards, which are often taken as early indicators of the upcoming Academy Award winners. Not only were British stars Olivia Coleman and Richard Madden in receipt of globes, but UK…
Illinois production industry booming from USD499 million spend in 2016
The Illinois Film Office has announced that roughly USD499 million was spent on film and TV production throughout the state in 2016. While a record breaking number in itself, the official statistics won't be released until spring 2017. The previous…
Chicago grabs USD1.3 billion over five years from film and TV
A new report issued by Mayor Rahm Emmanuel’s office has revealed that Chicago brought home a total of USD1.3 billion via film and television from 2011-2015, a massive increase when compared to the USD600 million brought in from 2006-2010. The…
Proposal for Indiana film incentive in the works
A proposal to bring a new form of film incentives into the state of Indiana will be presented in the next legislative season. The state has been without such a programme since 2012 but if accepted, the legislation could offer…
AICP report shows commercial filming increase in Europe and UK
American commercial production companies filmed a third of their international shoots in Europe and the UK in 2014, according to a new report from the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP). Production expenditure also rose 14% on the previous year.…
Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq confirmed as first Amazon Original Movie
Spike Lee’s new film Chi-Raq will be the first Amazon Original Movie. Shot in Chicago, the film explores the black-on-black violence endemic in parts of the city. Chicago is a popular filming location and currently hosts Chicago Fire and Chicago…

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Illinois' iconic locations have made it a highly sought after destination for big-budget feature films. The list of recent production in the state include Suicide Squad, Sense8 and Bad Moms. Chicago has a thriving TV industry with successful dramas Chicago…

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Illinois Film Services Tax Credit
30% credit on Illinois salaries up to $100,000 per worker. Applicants will receive an additional 15% tax credit on salaries of individuals (making at least $1,000 in total wages) that live in an economically disadvantaged area (at least 10.5% unemployment).…

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