In a significant boost to Detroit’s burgeoning film industry, a collective of 13 local filmmakers has unveiled The Collective Studios in Southfield, Michigan. This nearly 12,000-square-foot facility offers an array of meticulously designed sets, including a restaurant, church, hospital, courtroom, and even an airport terminal with a plane interior. The grand opening is scheduled for […]
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A new ProdPro report has confirmed what many in the industry feared: studio executives are increasingly choosing to film outside of the United States. According to a survey of more than 150 executives, the top five most preferred production locations are Toronto, the U.K., Vancouver, Central Europe, and Australia. The highest-ranking U.S. location—California—came in sixth, […]
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New York’s production landscape is getting a major upgrade as Sunset Pier 94 Studios officially breaks ground in Hell’s Kitchen. Located off 52nd Street, this state-of-the-art 200,000-square-foot facility will deliver six purpose-built soundstages, modern office space, and dedicated park and event areas—a first of its kind for Manhattan. Backed by Vornado Realty Trust, Hudson Pacific […]
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Australia continues to cement its status as a global production powerhouse, with Netflix’s upcoming thriller Apex choosing New South Wales as its primary filming location. The high-stakes thriller, starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, and Eric Bana, is expected to generate over 460 local jobs and pump $56.5 million into the state’s economy. With filming set […]
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London just got a major upgrade in its production landscape with the grand opening of Eastbrook Studios, one of the city’s largest film and TV studio complex. Spanning 21.5 acres, the brand-new facility delivers 12 state-of-the-art soundstages, ranging from 16,000 to 32,000 square feet, with 50-foot clear heights and interconnecting walls for seamless production flexibility. […]
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Hungary has long been a major player in global cinema, but with the expansion of the National Film Institute’s studio complex in Fót, the country is doubling down on its position as a premier filmmaking destination. At the grand opening, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reflected on Hungary’s deep cinematic roots, emphasizing the nation’s early contributions […]
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Pinewood Group has unveiled revised expansion plans for its Buckinghamshire site, incorporating additional soundstages, production facilities, and a data center in response to shifting market dynamics. The studio, long considered the “spiritual home of the British film industry,” will hold a public consultation from February 25-27 to discuss the updates. The decision to integrate a […]
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Could the next Pinewood Studios rise on the famed White Cliffs of Dover in southern England? Entrepreneur David de Min is betting on it. The 33-year-old visionary is on the hunt for investors to help him transform The Citadel, a 33-acre historic fortress overlooking the English Channel, into a world-class destination for film production, tourism, […]
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Space Film Studios, located on the Hertfordshire-Buckinghamshire border in Bovingdon, has entered an exclusive agreement with Locations London to manage its expansive backlot and potential build space. This 180-acre site is already primed for productions and offers a range of unique features that make it a standout destination for film and TV projects. The property […]
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Irving, Texas, is positioning itself to join the growing list of cities capitalizing on the Media Production Development Zone (MPDZ) Act, a strategic initiative to drive film and television production through tax exemptions. This designation, established in 2009 and administered by the Texas Film Commission, allows for sales and use tax exemptions to develop, maintain, […]
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