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New 289 Productions Blog! Location Scouting is detrimental to the filmmaking process. Read all about the importance of location scouting and the strategies to success for your next video. As always if you need any of our production services send a message. #productioncompany #locationscouting #adagency

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The latest blog from Production Service Network highlights countries with filming incentives for both commercial and long form projects. It also discusses the applications for the dynamic global Production Capabilities Guide located on their website. Message me if you would like to set up a demo! #productionservices #commercialproduction #advertising #filmingaroundtheworld #locationshoot

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African Film Festivals in Focus "More dramatic developments in contemporary African Cinema has been the advent and proliferation of film festivals featuring subjects drawn from scenes of life in that continent. As quintessentially postcolonial phenomena, like film itself, these are rooted in the metropolitan-periphery relationships that once characterized colony and mother country. In recent years influenced by trends spoken of in shorthand as "globalization" such venues and events can underscore the internal and external contradictions of Africa's art and artists. FILM FESTIVAL CONTEXTS The modern African Film Festival has taken several forms. It can be held in Europe or America with an African theme and increasingly a continental marker for its title. Thus, the New York Film Festival now sponsors its annual African Film Festival in New York. Other American cities that have African film festivals include Washington DC and the Pan-African Film Festival of Los Angeles, and Canada has African Film Festivals in both Toronto and Montreal. In Europe, the postcolonial presence of African migrants, whether as guest workers or one time students as well as the position of African film as a prestige cultural icon, has given rise to a situation in which African Film is no longer merely a subset of an international festival seeking to establish its bona fides by determining what form the cinematic canon should take, such as Cannes. African film is shown across the continent, both in international festivals and festivals specifically aimed at African subjects. Now the circuit of cinemagoers can follow the linguistic networks established by the former colonial nexus to its Third World source or "root." Therefore, Francophone viewers, perhaps introduced to African Film at a European or American site can later fly to Dakar, Algiers, Burkina Faso or Morocco to be part of the film scene there. The next set of festivals, therefore, is that group which are performed inside Africa itself, including the biennial Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) held since 1969, South Africa's Sithengi and Durban International festivals, the Festival du Film de Quartier in Dakar, the Marrakech International Film Festival, and the Zambia International Film Festival, begun in 2002. These, however, are far more diverse than might be expected from the distance of Europe, America or even Asia, for they reflect historical conditions particular to each place. Two relatively proximate examples are the 5th Zanzibar International Film Festival of the Dhow Countries or ZIFF, and the 4th Encounters Documentary Film Festival in South Africa, which I attended in June and July 2002. In both cases one senses much of the local and global drama of the African Film Festival." Source, credit, citation: Anthony III, David. (2005). African Film Festivals in Focus. Documentary Box: Journal of Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival. 24. #Film #AfricanCinema

What is Location Scouting, and what do Location Scouts do? Location scouting refers to the process in the pre-production stage of filmmaking that involves finding suitable locations for filming and principle photography where soundstages are not used. According to Studiobinder.com, a Location Scout’s primary responsibilities are to find and secure locations that best suit various scenes of a production. It's also important that they have both a creative eye and an eye for logistics. They collaborate with the director to understand what locations will best suit their vision and the story. Collaborating with the producer to ensure the locations fit in the project's budget is also part of the job. Both aspiring and seasoned filmmakers will find a bevy of breathtaking natural locations here in the Adirondacks for them to scout for their next potential projects! #NewYork #Film #Movie #LakePlacid #FilmFestival #ShortFilm #FilmTerminology #LocationScouting #LocationScouts #OnSet #FilmLocation

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📈 The Film tourism market size is estimated to surpass US$ 66.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 118.6 billion by 2033! ⁉️But why and how? 🔭Fans want to see their favourite scenes in reality. 🍰Relive their favourite scenes, eat that cake, dance under the stars or whatever their favourite characters do (within law of course). 🧙♂️ 20 years on from the finale of The Lord of the Rings, New Zealand is still benefiting from $20m (US) a year from LOTR fans visiting. ❄️In 2019, Game of Thrones tourism was responsible for attracting 350,000 visitors and contributing over £50 million to Northern Ireland. 🎞️Films released over a decade ago or even older are still being visited. 📍We have seen CineMapper users visit pins of the 80s bond films along with other locations of older films such as De Monsul beach (as seen in Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade). 🗺️It's an amazing time for tourism boards, film fans and studios to benefit from an extended screen experience. As we say at CineMapper... Filmed there, go there! ================ I'm open to discuss how CineMapper can help you find your favourite film scene or bring more traffic to you. DM or comment to find out more! #screentourism #film #entertainment

Explore Romania: The Unseen Star of Blockbusters Like 'Wednesday' and 'Ghost Rider'! Think you know the best filming locations in Europe? Let’s talk about Romania’s untapped cinematic paradises! From urban tech cities to untouched rural escapes—Romania offers more than you expect. Having hosted blockbusters like 'Cold Mountain' and 'Ghost Rider', Romania is a proven backdrop for major films. Romania isn't just about the legendary Dracula's castle. It offers a variety of stunning locations, from the majestic Corvin Castle to the picturesque landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains. Whether it's historical architectures that rival those in the UK and France or unique natural environments, Romania provides a perfect setting that can bring any film director's vision to life. With a history of supporting both indie films and major blockbusters, Romania's diverse landscapes have hosted stories that captivate audiences globally. Discover the scenes where some of your favorite films were born! Have you ever considered Romania for your filming projects? What’s your dream filming location? Share in the comments! #FilmProduction #LocationScouting #RomanianCinema