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Hollywood Hunts Global Sets: Scotland, Thailand Shine
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Scotland's film industry saw £21.8M boost from 'The Traitors' alone.
- Alberta, Canada offers attractive tax credits for large productions.
- Romania revamped its rebate program to draw productions post-Ukraine conflict.
Major Hollywood productions continue to choose international locales, with Europe and Asia topping the list for filming destinations. Scotland has experienced a significant economic uplift, with the hit show 'The Traitors' injecting £21.8 million into its economy and fostering talent development through on-set training.
Canada's Alberta province, particularly the town of Canmore, is attracting large-scale projects like 'The Last of Us' due to its 22-30% tax credit rate and stunning natural scenery. Similarly, Thailand offers a 30% cash rebate, with the island of Ko Samui becoming a sought-after spot after hosting 'The White Lotus.'
Other nations are also enhancing their appeal. Latvia provides a 20-30% rebate program, and Romania has revamped its incentives to attract more international filming, with Cantacuzino Castle becoming famous as Nevermore Academy in the Netflix series 'Wednesday.' New Zealand's Auckland also boasts a 20-25% rebate and diverse filming environments.
