All Features articles – Page 113
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: France
France is a costly location but an improved financial incentive could be a game-changer in 2016.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Czech Republic
Medieval and modernist locations lie just an hour away from forests and mountains
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: United States - California
Rather than international projects, most US state incentives are accessed by film and television projects that may otherwise have shot in California. But from May 2015, California’s own offering makes it one of the world’s most attractive places to shoot.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Malaysia
New facilities and incentives are making the territory Asia’s latest go-to location.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Italy
A revamped tax credit has catapulted Italy to the premier league of international locations. Melanie Goodfellow reports on a resurgent territory
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: United States - Canada
How do Canadian locations, long popular with footloose US productions, maintain their appeal in the face of stiff international competition?
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: United States - Louisiana
Louisiana was one of the first US states to offer film tax incentives and has become one of the country’s most important production hubs, with a long-established 30% credit, a strong crew base and a good infrastructure.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Malta
It’s no surprise the world’s biggest film-makers and stars enjoy shooting on Malta, as the holiday island has it all — a California climate, competitive tax rebates and a fun-loving, can-do attitude.
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FeaturesThe year’s best archive docs
Ahead of next week’s ceremony announcing the winners of the 2015 Focal International Awards, Broadcast casts an eye over the films nominated in the main categories
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FeaturesJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, BBC1
BBC1’s adaption of Susanna Clarke’s novel takes the viewer on a journey into a fantastical world - but always remains grounded in reality. Benji Wilson finds out how it was done
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Australia
The territory’s laidback lifestyle and advanced film infrastructure are big attractions for film-makers and talent spending six months or more Down Under.
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The Broadcast InterviewJim Allen, RDF Television
RDF Television’s managing director Jim Allen talks to Peter White about reviving the indie after Queengate and shouting about its entertainment credentials via a new label
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Behind The ScenesNo Offence, Channel 4
Paul Abbott’s new Channel 4 series is a comedy/police procedural with three female leads. Benji Wilson visits the set, while the writer explains how it draws on his previous work
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FeaturesA winning tactic for OB
Innovation in technology is enabling broadcasters to improve the audience’s experience of sports coverage. Adrian Pennington reports on the kit that’s helping on location
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FeaturesElection coverage: battle for the viewers’ vote
As politicians make their final pitches, Adrian Pennington examines broadcasters’ strategies for ensuring their OB teams will be first past the post with the election results
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Behind The ScenesBallot Monkeys, C4
C4’s Ballot Monkeys had to be filmed close to the wire to keep it topical. The solution? An unusual OB with four crews crammed into four coaches, writes Jimmy Mulville
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FeaturesHow to get the best from contributors
BBC Academy executive producer Lucy Hooper asks five programme-makers how they cast their shows and deal with sensitive subjects and vulnerable people
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Behind The ScenesUK Election Debate, CNN
CNN has ambitions for McLaren’s ‘Thought Leadership’ hub beyond its election debates. Alex Farber paid a visit
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Behind The ScenesChannel Patrol, BBC1
Drones and GoPros helped us capture the busy English channel on a daytime budget, says series producer Rebecca Nunn
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Behind The ScenesHunters of the South Seas, BBC2
When we gave our researcher his dream assignment, a new star presenter was born, says series producer/director Jamie Balment