While Japan has bolstered its production incentives ecosystem, infrastructure remains a key challenge in the country, Shogun producer Eriko Miyagawa highlighted at an MPA seminar at the Tokyo International Film Festival today.

“We were always going to shoot in Vancouver because of the space we needed and the access to infrastructure for a show like Shogun , which is a period show that requires a lot of sound spaces — and back lots where we can build fishing villages and castle walls,” said Miyagawa. “It was my first time shooting in Vancouver and it was really impressive, the infrastructure was there and the housing options were pretty broad. The studio and locations were a half an hour- to a 45-minute drive away. It was very compact and effectively supported our needs.”

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