Why not use the real thing? “X-Men” Confusion on Argentina Location

by Amy Ramirez, contributing blogger Last summer’s X-men: First Class chose to mention Villa Gesell, a beautiful Argentinean coastal village, as the South American hiding place for the Nazi villain Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon). Much to the confusion of the local population, the film’s interpretation of the common vacation spot showed northern England’s mountains and … Continue reading →

Variety Magazine and Director James Ivory Praise Argentina as Film Location

by Rob Sykes, contributing blogger What have the United Kingdom, France, Morocco, Prague and Buenos Aires got in common? Well, according to a recent survey in Variety magazine, they are the top five destinations to shoot cutting edge cinema on the entire planet! The result of conversations with a variety of top US producers, the … Continue reading →

Mendoza: Andes Mountains, Vineyards, Sunny Climate and European Elegance make this Film Location Shine

by Amelia Batho, contributing blogger Another filming location with bags of potential here in Argentina, is the semi- arid province of Mendoza. Situated on the west side of the country and bordering Chile, this province boasts spectacular views of the snow-capped Andes which include the highest mountain in the Western hemisphere, Cerro Aconcagua. Also famous … Continue reading →

Cartier Commercial Filmed in Buenos Aires

by Tracey Chandler, Contributing Blogger We´ve heard it all before…. Buenos Aires is the Paris of South America….. but it seems that the major jewelery brand, Cartier, really believe this to be true. Filming commercials in Argentina is popular for many reasons. It´s cheaper, quality and expertise is still very much guaranteed and the locations … Continue reading →