Growing Prospects for Filmmaking in Sri Lanka
Hollywood film location scout Bill Bowling shoots pictures during a recent 10-day
visit to Sri Lanka.
The Bridge on the River Kwai, the winner of seven Academy Awards and arguably one of Hollywood’s greatest movies, was filmed in Sri Lanka. So were many scenes in Steven Spielberg’s second Indiana Jones film, The Temple of Doom. With its rich natural landscapes, jungles and beaches, Sri Lanka has provided unrivaled backdrops for filmmakers. Now a veteran Hollywood film location scout who recently spent two weeks touring the island confirms that Sri Lanka will continue to be to be a top location for film makers.
“The extent of its future success largely depends on promotion and ease of production in Sri Lanka,” said international film consultant and former Warner Bros. Worldwide Locations Executive Bill Bowling. Mr. Bowling cited Sri Lanka’s “natural beauty” as an advantage for the island, and noted that its rich animal life could attract documentary filmmakers.
