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Our Devotion to the Film & Television Production Industry Continues to Grow
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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At boomerang carnets®, our devotion to the Film & Television Production Industry, one of our top users of ATA Carnets, continues to grow year after year. We issue ATA Carnets in both the United States (40 years) and the United Kingdom (12 years), offering a unique dual-country capability to provide ATA Carnets under the convenient umbrella of one company and is something we call the Boomerang Benefit. The Boomerang Benefit is welcomely embraced by two of the world’s largest and most dynamic film and television industries whose annual metrics are consistently estimated in billions of dollars and pounds. Their complex international shooting requirements advantage the convenience of the Boomerang Benefit.
Why the Film & Television Production Industry Turns to Us
At boomerang carnets, we understand the creative spirit that drives film and television production, its unstoppable energy, tight deadlines, and the complex logistics of transporting equipment and gear for international shoots. One of our company’s founding family members was in film and television production. Our unmatched expertise assists independent global projects to international blockbuster film and high-end television productions save time and money, ensuring they stay on schedule and on budget.
Our Reach Widens
Month after month, the Film & Television Production Industry consistently ranks in the top three sectors for new boomerang carnet customers. In August, we welcomed “New Holders” of ATA Carnets from the Film & Television Production Industry across eleven U.S. states and four regions of the U.K.
U.S. Film & Television: Arkansas, California, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Washington
U.K. Film & Television: London, Scotland, South East, West Midlands
Our Support and Dedication to the Industry
At boomerang carnets, we are proud to support the Film & Television Production Industry by sponsoring organizations, associations, and events that create opportunities to connect, celebrate achievement, and share our knowledge of ATA Carnets with industry professionals around the world.
UK Location Manager Awards 2026 – Manchester, England
The UK Location Manager Awards, now entering its second year, celebrates the outstanding achievements of the professionals behind the scenes whose work helps bring productions to life across film, television, commercials, and streaming productions. We were proud to sponsor the awards in their inaugural year and continue our support in 2026.
This year, boomerang carnets® Media is delighted to be Sponsor of the “Outstanding Commission, Office or Agency Award”. This category recognizes the commissions, offices, and agencies that provide vital support to the industry behind the scenes. We were thrilled to learn that FOCUS is among this year's nominees. FOCUS is an industry event that we have a longstanding relationship with, having supported them as Exhibitor/Sponsors over the years.
Curt E.H. Wilson, Managing Director, boomerang carnets Media, will be attending the UK Location Manager Awards ceremony in Manchester and will also have the honor of presenting this award. Winners will be announced at the UK Location Manager Awards on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester.
We wish all of this year's nominees the very best and look forward to the ceremony.
Wildscreen Festival 26 – Bath, England
Boomerang carnets Media is honored to be Major Sponsor this year for Wildscreen Festival 26 taking place October 19 to 22 in Bath. We were Supporters in 2025 and are so pleased to take part this year with upgraded commitment. The Wildscreen Festival is a biennial event that highlights wildlife filmmakers, photographers, and conservationists from around the world for film screenings, workshops, and networking events.
On Thursday October 22, curated 1-on-1 meetings, workshops, and masterclasses will take place around Bath at various locations. Curt Wilson, Managing Director, boomerang carnets Media will be Moderator for a session sponsored by boomerang carnets Media:
- Production Management: 101 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. held in Kingsmead Suite at the Apex Hotel in Bath. The session will cover how production and editorial teams can collaborate harmoniously while balancing creative ambition with the practical realities of production.
The Festival culminates with the prestigious Wildscreen Panda Awards Ceremony taking place in Bath on the evening of Thursday October 22. The world-renowned Panda Awards have been the heart of the Wildscreen Festival since they were presented at the first Festival back in 1982 honoring the very best in natural world storytelling craft globally. Curt Wilson will present the “Production Management Team Award”, to one of the panelists from the Production Management 101 session he moderated earlier in the day and is sponsored by boomerang carnets Media.
‘Boomerang carnets’ mission is to provide assistance to photographers, filmmakers, researchers, conservationists, scientists, and environmentalists whose international travel can benefit from ATA Carnet use. The natural world storytellers are free to cross borders with equipment and gear multiple times for up to 12 months when presenting an ATA Carnet to customs. The equipment clears import-duty and -tax free. Our decision to sponsor the Wildscreen Festival supports more natural world protectors as they work to educate and inspire the world.’ —Curt Wilson, Managing Director, boomerang carnets Media
FOCUS 2026 – LONDON
FOCUS is an international industry event produced annually by The Location Guide, now in its 12th edition and will take place December 7–8 at the Business Design Centre, London. FOCUS brings together thousands of international production professionals from over 70 countries across the Film, TV, Advertising, Animation, and Games industries for two days of networking, insights, and collaboration.
Boomerang carnets Media is thrilled to be returning as Exhibitor/Sponsors at FOCUS 2026, continuing our support for this event as we have done from its start. This inspiring year-end industry event has grown into a major meeting place for the Film & Television Production Industry. If you attend, visit our stand, L35, and meet Curt Wilson, Managing Director of boomerang carnets Media. Curt’s 40 years of ATA Carnet expertise can answer any question you may have. See you there!
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