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2023 Cannes Film Festival roundup
Over the weekend, the 2023 Cannes Film Festival drew to a close after another eventful gathering of the international film industry. After 11 days of premieres and general screenings in between, jury president Ruben Östlund along with jury members Maryam…
Goodbye Julia becomes first Sudanese screening in Cannes Un Certain Regard
This past weekend director Mohamed Kordofani shared his feature film debut with Goodbye Julia. Set amongst the turmoil of the leadup to the 2011 referendum in Sudan, the film follows the meeting of Julia and Mona and the troubles that…
Cannes Lions returns for 2022
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is back. The festival will take place from 20 to 24 June 2022. A series of special talks, networking events, and beach parties are scheduled throughout the week – and The Location Guide…
On location in Uganda with Lilly Ajarova – Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board
My journey in the tourism sector has been a very exciting and rewarding one. I was exposed to tourism and travel right from childhood. My father, who is my role model, always made sure we took out time to take…
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…
TLG talks to Eric Klosterman, President of the LMGI and Senior Permit Coordinator at the California Film Commission
Having worked as a location manager for several decades before adopting the role of President at the LMGI, Eric Klosterman is one of the most respected members of the locations industry. We spoke to Eric to discuss the highlights of…
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,…
Echo Bay Media travels the world filming Descending diving doc
Ontario-based Echo Bay Media filmed in 15 different countries for TV documentary series Descending. The show follows a team of travellers as they dive to sunken wrecks, probe submerged tectonic fault lines and experience a range of underwater wonders. Director…
Reese Witherspoon refugee drama The Good Lie films in South Africa and Kenya
Reese Witherspoon’s new feature, refugee drama The Good Lie, filmed partly on location in South Africa and Kenya, in addition to its Georgia setting in the US. The film is based on the true story of Sudanese refugees winning relocation…
Gerard Butler’s Machine Gun Preacher doubles South Africa for Sudan
A worthy story hiding behind a B-movie heading, Machine Gun Preacher filmed partly on location in South Africa, doubling the country for what was then southern Sudan. It tells the true story of Sam Childers, a reformed US biker who…

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