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Location Hunt
Alberta Ahoy!
Seasoned production crew and super savings makes Canada’s beautiful and versatile province of Alberta an irresistible location
Alberta is located in Western Canada and is bounded by the provinces of British Columbia to the west and Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, and the US ...
Beyond Bali
With diverse and stunning vistas and a melting pot of South-East Asian culture, Indonesia is a versatile and inexpensive destination for Indian filmmakers
Adventure looms large in this vast and steamy archipelago, where the best of South-East Asia’s spicy mélange simmers. Heady scents, vivid colors, dramatic vistas and diverse ...
Postcard From Austria
Famous for its ski slopes and vacationing vistas, the Alps are an apt filming location too. Are you ready for the Tirol Effect?
Tirol in western Austria consists of no less than 36 scenic holiday regions. It boasts mighty peaks, crystal clear lakes and picturesque towns. And the tourism office ...
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Tagged Austria, Kufstein, refunds up to 50 per cent, Sölden, Tirol, Tirol region
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Riga Riga Roses
This Jewel of the Baltic is an upcoming filming destination made sweeter by a graded inventive programme
Riga is experiencing a new renaissance as the capital of Latvia, and many large-scale restoration projects on old buildings have made this city one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Most ...
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Tagged Daugava, German Art Nouveau, Gulf of Riga, Jewel of the Baltic, Latvia, Riga, UNESCO
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Out Of Africa
With a stunning natural landscape, rich and colourful culture and heritage sites to boot, South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province is an ideal filming destination
The South African province of KwaZulu-Natal is enticing, spectacular and is a fascinating multi-cultural showpiece destination. Flanked by the warm Indian Ocean and soaring peaks, it ...
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Will You Mary Me?
An old hand at film production with a tempting tax rebate, the American state of Maryland is already a popular filming locale
Maryland is a US state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the country, bordering Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. The state’s most populated city ...
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Tagged Atlantic Coastal Plain, Maryland, Queen Henrietta Maria
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Mediterranean Magic
Malta is growing as a popular filming destination with enviable tax incentives
With over 7,000 years of history, Malta is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, full of rich culture and heritage. Dating back to the Neolithic period, here you will find Megalithic temples the oldest free-standing ...
Keeping It Fresh
Filmmakers scouting for a fresh destination with good production facilities will find Uruguay an apt choice
Famous for its striking countryside, Uruguay, the second-smallest country in South America, is postcard perfect with untouched beauty and culture. Rated as one of the least-corrupt countries in Latin America, it also prospers ...
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Tagged Casapueblo, Punta del Diablo, Punta del Este, South America, Uruguay
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Bhutan – The Last Shangrila
The mystical Land of Thunder Dragon is one of the happiest countries in Asia
Bhutan is a unique blend of the old and new. Here is a country that is slowly opening up to the modern world in a fine balance with its ancient traditions. The Last Shangrila, is ...
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Tagged Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon, Last Shangrila, Tantric Buddhis
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Howdy Houston?
Jewel of the American south, futuristic edifices and an easygoing culture… Cowboy Country lassoes filmmakers of all genres.
Houston, the largest city in the state of Texas, and the fourth-largest city in the United States, is home of the Texas Medical Center – the world’s largest concentration of healthcare ...
Fantasy Island
A quaint and natural wonderland, The Chatham Islands weave a story of adventure, romance and intrigue
Far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, in the Pacific Ocean, is a picturesque location that is just begging to be filmed. It’s the archipelago of the Chatham Islands, a New ...
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Life’s A Beach
Showcasing upper crust American culture, Palm Beach County is no stranger to Indian film industry
Palm Beach County is the largest county in the state of Florida. Having about 47 miles of awesome Atlantic Ocean shoreline and well over 100 miles of freshwater canals, rivers, and lakes, filmmakers can discover ...
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By Georgia!
This film-friendly country with a Soviet hangover welcomes foreign studios with irresistible incentives
Georgia is a sovereign state in central Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the south ...
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Tagged Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Georgia, Turkey, Western Asia
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Oklahoma Odyssey
This US state has a generous incentive programme and breathtaking locations to suit a range of genres
Oklahoma is one state in the US that takes you on an epic getaway filled with Western adventure, diverse outdoor experiences and historic wonders. Offering vibrant American-Indian culture, stunning state parks, and the ...
Super Nova
With both attractive locales and tax incentives, Canada’s Nova Scotia province offers beauty with economy
With scenic beauty and generous incentives Nova Scotia is a place where stories come to life. Located on the east coast of Canada, the impressive locations, infrastructure, and a tax credit of between 50 ...
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Living Eden
There's more to Kenya than wildlife safaris and the Serengeti – it’s an old hand at film shooting and offers irresistible rebates
When it comes to nature, Kenya seems to have it all – landscapes, beaches and safari rides showcased in numerous films. Not surprisingly, since 1997, tourism ...
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Tropical Tease
Barbados offers filmmakers more than just fun in the sun
Fringed by talcum powder-white beaches and azure seas, Barbados fulfils the clichéd image of a tropical Caribbean isle. But peel back the exterior, and the island offers far more than a mere beach holiday destination.
Endowed with 113 ...
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Loch This!
The land of whisky and tartan kilts enchants with a rustic and romantic appeal
An old Scottish saying goes ‘Guid gear comes in sma’ bouk’ (good things come in small packages). Similarly, Scotland despite its small size, has many treasures crammed into its compact territory. There’s something for everyone.
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Italian Exotica
Unusual but expensive – Italy’s Puglia region offers filmmakers a quaint mix of ancient and contemporary locales
Imagine Italy as a leg whose foot is shod by a high-heel called Puglia. Puglia, also known as Apulia, is a South Italian region bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the ...
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Tagged Gulf of Taranto, Italy, Puglia, Salento peninsula, Strait of Òtranto
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Tasmanian Treasure
Australia pushes its lesser-known state as an emerging filming destination
Tasmania is a compact Australian island-state which boasts a gorgeous unspoilt natural environment. The island is separated by the Bass Strait from Australia. Known as the Natural State, 37 per cent of Tasmania covers preserved sites, parks and world ...
Southern Comfort
The City of Savannah in the US state of Georgia is a beautifully versatile blend of rustic old and new. And the state offers filmmakers the best tax breaks in the US
The city of Savannah, the largest city of the state of Georgia in the US, has diverse ...
Spotlight On Serbia
This is one of the freshest locales for filming in Europe
The Republic of Serbia is a landlocked country at the crossroadsof Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian Basin and the central part of the Balkans. Serbia borders Hungary to the ...
Sea For Yourself
Budget over beauty? Spain’s Balearic Islands may be a tad expensive but the vistas are hard to resist
The Balearic Islands, an autonomous region, are situated at the western end of the Mediterranean Sea, almost equidistant between the French south coast, African coast and the island of Sardinia. To ...
Coasting In Croatia
A new tax rebate and relatively little red tape make shooting a breeze in this beautiful Central European country
Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central Europe and South-Eastern Europe at the crossroads of the Pannonian Plain, the Balkans and the Adriatic Sea. Its capital ...
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Tagged Central European, Coasting In Croatia, Italian, Roman, Venetian
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Norway- For Your Ice Only
Western Norway is a magical landscape of fjords an...
Western Norway is a magical landscape of fjords an...
Snow and Silver...
The name Nevada is derived from the nearby Sierra ...
The name Nevada is derived from the nearby Sierra ...
Westward Ho!
Located in the south-western region of the United ...
Located in the south-western region of the United ...
The Alps at half price!
A virgin Austrian town steals the thunder from the...
A virgin Austrian town steals the thunder from the...
But Naturally!
The Okanagan, also known as the Okanagan Valley an...
The Okanagan, also known as the Okanagan Valley an...
Spotlight On Serbia
The Republic of Serbia is a landlocked country at ...
The Republic of Serbia is a landlocked country at ...
Italian Exotica
Unusual but expensive – Italy’s Puglia region offe...
Unusual but expensive – Italy’s Puglia region offe...
Loch This!
The land of whisky and tartan kilts enchants with ...
The land of whisky and tartan kilts enchants with ...
Life’s A Beach
Showcasing upper crust American culture, Palm Beac...
Showcasing upper crust American culture, Palm Beac...
Bhutan – The Last Shangrila
The mystical Land of Thunder Dragon is one of the ...
The mystical Land of Thunder Dragon is one of the ...
Riga Riga Roses
This Jewel of the Baltic is an upcoming filming de...
This Jewel of the Baltic is an upcoming filming de...
Alberta Ahoy!
Seasoned production crew and super savings makes C...
Seasoned production crew and super savings makes C...
