SEOUL -- The Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) has tapped Bill Bowling, worldwide location executive for Warner Bros., and Michael Lake, president of Warner Roadshow Studios and Mike Lake Production, as official advisors.
The appointments were confirmed on April 15 at a general meeting of the network held at the AFCI Locations Trade Show. Two new members were also inducted into the network: the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia and the Cheongpung Film Commission from Korea.
Launched in 2004, AFCNet comprises 30 organizations from 8 Asian countries and is charged with the task of promoting and expediting location shooting in the Asian region.
Bill Bowling has served as location manager on more than 50 Hollywood films including "Starship Troopers", "Talladega Nights" and the upcoming "Speed Racer", while Michael Lake as president of Warner Roadshow Studios has hosted the shooting of "The Matrix", "Ocean's Eleven" and other productions.
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