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And after almost two years of lockdown, we are exc

And after almost two years of lockdown, we are excited ✨ to be working on a new feature film 🎥 project which will be shot entirely in and around Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸 - Stay tuned!

BTS from shooting the terrifying climax to the rem

BTS from shooting the terrifying climax to the remake of CASTLE FREAK (2020) at Albania’s Gjirokaster fortress. We’ve got some excited projects coming up this year in Eastern Europe. Let us know how we can help with cost-saving production solutions for your next movie!

Through its local partner contacts in China, and i

Through its local partner contacts in China, and in accordance with current COVID-19 safety requirements as well as permitting regulations of the People’s Republic of China, Pioneer Media coordinated a local crew to shoot a conference held by ecancer.org at the Shanghai International Conference Center. The two camera shoot entailed filming the remarks of as well as additional interviews with the conference’s speakers, as well as B-roll of the event.
From Jon Birch, ecancer.org‘s Head of Video and News:

“We worked with Pioneer Media on a shoot in Shanghai in May, 2021. The shoot changed in both location and date during the pre-production process but they accommodated our changing plans and we got high quality footage back which we were very pleased with. We filmed a mix of interviews and B-Roll for a medical news web TV production. The process was smooth, communication was good, and the footage was sent back to us very quickly. We would be happy to recommend them to anyone.”

Pioneer Media are able to facilitate film permits for visiting documentary, commercial and narrative filmmakers seeking to film in China.

Some more side by side comparison movie 🎥 magic

Some more side by side comparison movie 🎥 magic✨for you! Here we can see the incredible SPFX team of Tate Steinsiek’s Castle 🏰 Freak 🧟‍♀️(2020). Tate is a maverick who not only directed the film, but had the dual role of SPFX supervisor. He assembled some of the best FX artists from the US, UK and Europe to deliver the film’s gross-out gags. Here are some BTS clips of a tentacle attack and a brutal neck snap 🩸 . Shot entirely on location in Albania 🇦🇱, Pioneer Media handled all of the on-the-ground logistics for the film from location scouting to local hires. We have an amazing catalog of locations spanning the globe, so let us know how we can help with your next movie!

🎥 @meltyfeelings

SIDE BY SIDE: Behind the Scenes to Final Cut on Ca

SIDE BY SIDE: Behind the Scenes to Final Cut on Castle 🏰 Freak 🧟‍♀️: In this scene, The Professor, ushers in the return of the Old Great Ones, as depicted in the copy of the Necronomicon he holds in his hands! On the flip side, we see the crew assisting The Professor with some effective movie 🎥 magic 🪄! Shot entirely on location in Albania 🇦🇱, Pioneer Media handled all of the on-the-ground logistics for the film from location scouting to local hires. We have an amazing catalog of locations spanning the globe, so let us know how we can help with your next movie! 🎥 @meltyfeelings

In addition to advertising our stellar locations a

In addition to advertising our stellar locations and services, we have an ongoing series called “Pioneer Film School,” where we address and try to put an entertaining spin on some of the more mundane, tedious and less glamorous aspects of filming. Today, Pioneer Project Manager @flockofseagers tackles: ROOM TONE...

You’ve been on set for what feels like years. It was one of those days, everything dragged on longer than what was expected. What was supposed to be a simple in-and-out turned into a real marathon. But then you hear it from the assistant director: the last shot of the day. FINALLY. Rolling. Action. Cut. We made it, time to go home. Just as everyone starts rushing to gather their gear and load out, from the far end of the room, a cease fire is called. “Hold for room tone.” Everyone freezes, scanning the room with their eyes until they lock with the audio technician. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. A production assistant at the craft services table sneezes. “I SAID HOLD FOR ROOM TONE.” You feel their pain, you’ve been there before. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. A car alarm goes off outside. “Somebody get that car! Restarting room tone.” 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. All eyes are on the audio technician, they hold on to their headphones with the intensity of a Russian chess master. Then they shake their head, turning to the boom operator, “Did you hear that?” The room erupts with groans of anguish. Why?! Why?! Why do we have to hold for room tone? Full article link in bio!

Check out FX rockstar and director Tate Steinsiek’s first hand account of his experience shooting 2020’s Castle Freak remake with Pioneer Media entirely on location in Albania 🇦🇱 Tate goes into his vision behind the film as well as the many people who made the project possible - and some hilarious behind the scenes stories! It’s a two-part article. Both are up - link in bio!

With the 2019 production of Castle 🏰 Freak 🧟

With the 2019 production of Castle 🏰 Freak 🧟‍♀️, Pioneer Media were able to secure the mighty Gjirokaster Fortress in southern Albania 🇦🇱 as the film’s eponymous castle. However, we had to employ some movie 🎥 magic 🪄 to turn the 12th century fortress into the creepy, family estate called for in the script. To make it work, we added some additional locations, including a kitschy castle themed restaurant and constructed some original sets. Read all about it in our new blog - link in bio!

In 2018, Pioneer Media provided production service

In 2018, Pioneer Media provided production services for Troma Entertainment President, Lloyd Kaufman’s “#ShakespearesShitstorm.” The titular sequence required not only a studio backlot unit in the Albanian capital of Tirana, but also a sea-faring unit off the coast in the Adriatic Sea.

Last October, “#ShakespearesShitstorm” made its Balkan debut at the Festival of Serbian Fantastic Film in Belgrade. We (digitally) sat down with makeup FX artist and festival co-founder, Miroslav Lakobrija, and discussed the rise of genre films in the region and where the future is headed - full interview link in bio!

As reported by Politico, Serbia has begun their va

As reported by Politico, Serbia has begun their vaccination program on Thursday, December 24, becoming one of the first continental European countries to do so. After Serbian regulator approval, nearly 5,000 doses of the BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine arrived in Belgrade on Tuesday.

A larger scale vaccination campaign is expected in January as the Serbian medicines regulator is looking into additional vaccine candidates from China and Russia.

For more information on filming in Serbia, please visit our Serbian landing page - link in bio.

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We were able to (digitally) sit down with the lead

We were able to (digitally) sit down with the lead prop designer and fabricator of 2020’s Castle Freak remake, Rei Pema. Still young in his career, Rei is part of the new class of Balkan filmmakers who are rapidly advancing the area’s film industry. We had the privilege to get a little inside of Rei’s head when it comes to the artistry of a film set - Interview link in bio! While international film production is largely at a standstill, we can still help with cost effective production solutions such as prop making. Let us know how we, through our local partners like Rei, can help create one-of-kind props for your production.

SIDE BY SIDE: Behind the Scenes to Final Cut – Her

SIDE BY SIDE: Behind the Scenes to Final Cut - Here is a look at the creation of the terrifying cult ritual scene from Tate Steinsiek’s CASTLE FREAK, shot entirely in location in Albania. Working with our local partners, Pioneer Media handled all production services in Albania, from local crew to locations to accommodations. We specialize in helping filmmakers access some of the world’s most unique filming locales. Let us know how we can help with your project! 🎥 by @meltyfeelings

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Located in Oceania, the archipelago is made up of 169 islands, 36 of which are habitable. The largest island, Tongatapu, holds the capital city, Nuku’alofa.

While certainly off the beaten path, the Kingdom of Tonga has all the modern amenities one could expect from the South East tropics.

The Kingdom of Tonga is a documentarian’s dream location. Ha’atafu Beach on the island of Tongatapu and the smaller islands of Eua and Foa are among the countless scenic tropical settings. Off the Vava’u Islands, there are opportunities to film alongside migrating humpback whale packs. Humpback whales come to Tonga for mating and giving birth, so there is a unique opportunity to encounter a mother whale and her calf.

Along with the natural wonders found in the Kingdom of Tonga, there are countless one-of-a-kind archaeological sites. The Ha’amonga ‘a Maui Trilithon is the South Pacific’s very own Stonehenge. The Mu’a region is home to the areas wealthiest concentration of archaeological remains, dating back to 1200 AD.

Pioneer Media can provide production services for any documentary, narrative filmmakers or news media looking for a unique story or film location in the Kingdom of Tonga.

For more information, please visit us at: https://www.mediapioneers.net/countries/tonga/

Visiting Tonga: Amazing HD Drone Footage 2020

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The Marshall Islands are a rarely visited islands paradise, comprised of 29 coral atolls with over 1,000 islands and islets just north of the equator.

Located midway between Hawaii and Australia, its inhabitants make their living through fishing. In 2011, the government designated 2,000,000 sq km of nearby ocean as a shark sanctuary, the largest of its kind.

United Airlines United Airlines flies direct from Hawaii and Air Marshall provides a domestic flights.

Exploring The Marshall Islands: Rarely Visited Island Paradise

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