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Tom Hooper’s Les Miserables films period Paris in English city of Bath
Bath in western England has doubled for Paris in Tom Hooper’s new feature adaptation of musical classic Les Miserables. Filming has taken place across southern England and also on the new Richard Attenborough stage at Pinewood Studios. Pat Karam is…
Jason Statham’s Killer Elite doubles Australia for UK, Oman and Paris
Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, Killer Elite, is set in places like the UK, Oman, Dubai and Paris, but filmed mostly in the Australian state of Victoria. More extensive shooting was considered in places like the UK, but keeping prices…
Unlocking Taiwan’s Cinematic Charm
Taiwan’s film industry is absolutely booming. If you’ve never considered it as a filming location, then it’s time to think again. From its stunning natural landscapes to its thriving metropolises, Taiwan offers filmmakers a treasure trove of cinematic opportunities. …
The 74th Berlinale closes with festival firsts and steps towards diversity
Today marks the end of the 74th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival. The festival concluded with the Golden Bear win for Dahomey from director Mati Diop, accounting for the second ever African receipt of the grand prize. This…
Inis Mór, wins EUFCN Location Award
Inis Mór, the largest of Ireland’s Aran Islands, has won the EUFCN Location Award for the seventh edition. This award honours the location for its use in Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. The…
Interview with director Nicholas Lam
Director Nicholas Lam is no stranger to pushing the creative boundaries of his work. His most recent venture in doing so? The J Hus anime stylized music video for his charged-up track, Cream. Marking the second anime project from Lam,…
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein adds Jacob Elordi to the cast
Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is set to bring is version of Mary Shelley’s famed character to Netflix, enlisting the help of a star-studded cast. In addition to Oscar Isaac and scream queen Mia Goth, Netflix revealed today that Jacob…
Supply 2 Location to expand operations in NEOM
UK based Supply 2 Location (S2L), announced yesterday their new international division and first regional expansion into NEOM, Saudi Arabia in early 2024. Building on their UK based regional depots, S2L’s Middle Eastern expansion solidifies its international presence, and improves…
EUFCN announces shortlisted entrants for 7th annual Location Awards
The EUFCN Location Awards have announced their shortlisted entrants for the 7th edition of their celebration. Out of the five finalists selected by the jury, only one will succeed as the best use of location this year. Open for public…
The Red Sea International Film Festival returns for 2023 edition
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival is set to run its third edition from 30 November to 9 December in Jeddah. Announcing today the majority of it lineup, the festival will feature a slew of projects from the MENA region,…
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Bedouin Films
Category: Location Finders/ Scouts
Country: Egypt
Covering: Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, UAE, Saudi ArabiaWestern Greece Film Office
Category: Film Offices
Country: GreeceEpirus Film Office
Category: Film Offices
Country: GreeceWestern Macedonia Film Office
Category: Film Offices
Country: Greeceyolo productions - Germany Full Production Services
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Germany
Covering: Germany, Central EuropeGlobal Protection Shield, HR Diagnostics
Category: Security Services
Country: United States of America
Covering: North America, South America, Europe and Middle East, Australia, AfricaBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Rwanda
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The Seychellesi60 Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Ghana
Covering: GhanaBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Tanzania
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesBlue Sky Films
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Country: Uganda
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The Seychelles
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West Danish Film Fund
The West Danish Film Fund invests up to 15% of production costs in a broad range of film and new media projects. Support is given to films about, and by, people in western Denmark. Film crews from outside the region…
Western Norway: Film Fund FUZZ Ltd
Fuzz can provide equity funding of up to €500 000 for feature films, games, documentaries with theatrical distribution, and TV productions that are produced partly or entirely in Western Norway. Fuzz is looking at projects with a two-fold interest: 1)…
The Western Australian Regional Film Fund
The Western Australian Regional Film Fund operates with a total of AUD15 million (USD12 million).
South Africa: The South African Film and Television Production and Co-production Incentive
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South Africa: The Foreign Film and Television Production and Post-Production Incentive
Shooting on location in SA and conducting post production in SA - an additional 2.5% of QSAPPE will be added to the QSAPE (cumulative 22.5%)