e-Guide Filming in London & the South East London’s most iconic film locations Creating reality: What London’s studios can offer filmmakers The changing face of film: SFX, Make-up & Prosthetics Production Intelligence: What’s shooting? IN COLLABORATION WITH ... FILMING IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST DESPITE VARIOUS HURDLES, LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST STILL CREATE TOP PRODUCTIONS Britain’s TV and film production industry is on the rise. Recently the UK has seen a dramatic increase in the amount of home-grown and international productions that have been filming here, specifically at studios and locations in London and the South East. he worldwide reputation of the UK and Film London, said that drama as a filming destination has always production in London is up by 50% Tbeen strong, however, lately it on ten years ago. A huge margin if you has been so popular that line producers consider the major studios around the are worried the supply of great studios world which are readily available. and crew cannot match the increasing The thriving state of the industry also demand. throws a spanner into the works. At the same time, the recent closures With the high increase in productions of Teddington, Wimbledon, Waterloo filming, the demand for skilled crew has and other studio spaces signify the increased. Line producers have been increasing attitude of landlords to turn hard pressed at times to fill certain their land into real estate. The dramatic roles, as crew is frequently booked increase in house prices in areas on other projects. This is certainly associated with certain studios makes something the industry has to fix if it more feasible for land owners to cut London and the South East are going studios loose, thus capitalising on the to be seen as continuing dominant current revenue opportunities available. forces and as top locations for film and television productions. The credits for also for children’s live-action content in DRAMA PRODUCTION the area speak for themselves: Star the near future. IN LONDON IS UP BY Wars: The Force Awakens; Avengers: So though there are hurdles to Age of Ultron; Bond 24; Pan; London overcome, looking ahead we see 50% COMPARED TO 10 Has Fallen; Edge Of Tomorrow and opportunity: for training, for creative use YEARS AGo - FILM LONDON many others have shot here within the of new locations, for the existing studios STATS SHOW last 12 months. and crew, and of course for audiences With its incredibly attractive tax worldwide. Even with these closures, London and incentive that allow productions to claim the South East possibly have the most 25% back as a cash payment, support Josh Wilson versatile slate of studios in Europe. At a for film in the UK is growing, with tax Digital Content Editor, The Knowledge recent industry event Adrian Wootton, breaks now also in place for high-end CEO of the British Film Commission TV and animation, and rumours have it, Josh Wilson 1 THE KNOWLEDGE E-GUIDE Contents 01 Foreword by Editor Film and TV production is booming in the UK, and though there are locations of beauty in the nations and regions, it is still London and its surroundings that prove to be a big draw for Hollywood and beyond. 05 Film & television locations in and around the capital London streets are flooded with film crews every day, and despite this 05 08 enourmous usage, directors never tire of using the capital - or any of the nearby regions in the South East of England - as a backdrop to their film. 08 Production Intelligence: What’s shooting? WIth the help of our in-house database system, Production Intelligence, Nia Daniels takes a look at some of the big drama productions set to shoot on our streets in the months to come. 10 The changing face of film: SFX, Make-up and Prosthetics Emily Wright talks to the talent behind some of the most recognisable faces and figures in film and TV. How can 10 old-school prosthetics compete with modern day CGI? 13 Creating reality: What London’s film studios can offer filmmakers As the popolar production hub that it is, studios in and around the capital are in big demand. What should you look out for to shoot a sucessful production in a studio environment? 13 Publishers Details The Knowledge is the definitive source of UK film and Publishing Director Address TV contacts. The website and this publication are part Doug Marshall – [email protected] Wilmington Publishing & Information of Wilmington Publishing & Information Ltd, part of 6-14 Underwood Street, London, N1 7JQ, UK Editor the Wilmington Group PLC. Wilmington Publishing & Alexandra Zeevalkink – [email protected] Information is a limited company registered in England & Wales. Registered office: 6-14 Underwood Street, Sales Manager London N1 7JQ, UK. Company Registration number: Sarah Keegan – [email protected] 03368442. VAT NO.GB 899 3725 51 2 FILMING IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST LOCATION BRITTANNIA: FIND THE WORLD’S BEST LOCATIONS IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST BY ANDY FRY That productions in London are on the rise is obvious. You only need to look at Production Intelligence’s What’s Shooting to see Hollywood loves our capital. And this makes sense: aside from Comprehensive our attractive tax incentives and amazing crew, we also have some of the most amazing locations. library of film Filming in the big smoke of call for any producers seeking to work in the city. A mine of information friendly locations. on where to go to in the city and who to work with, it is also a key ally when We provide UK Location Managers, Scouts, seeking permission to shoot from local Production Services and Stills Production. authorities. Recent films that showcase London’s capabilities include The Imitation Game, which saw the capital dressed for the 1940s. In one scene, Benedict Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire are all Cumberbatch (as Alan Turing) cycles well-used to hosting production and London is one of the world’s most to a meeting at MI6 through a central see it as a good way to boost their local successful film hubs. A combination of London street littered with damage economies. 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But a good first port of call best bits of hotel service. the UK, it is also beginning to win back is Creative England, which performs a TV drama work from rival countries. similar role to Film London outside the On top of all this, the city has great capital. Creative England’s Production locations. From the iconic historic sites from a Luftwaffe bomb attack the night Services team provides a free film that draw so many tourists through before. This was shot on Chancery office service to productions filming in to the contemporary commercial Lane and Carey Street, which made England. From locations and studios a convincing double for the Blitz-era to facilities and crew, the team help to location. The shoot involved a 48-hour find and access the industry’s finest, weekend road closure, which was liaising with local authorities, film offices, secured with the help of Westminster regional and national partners to gain Council, and the Corporation of London filming permissions and facilitate a Film Offices, along with location agency smooth shoot. Filmfixer representing Camden Council. Speaking to Film London, location manager David Broder said: “On the prep day on the Saturday, 80 tons of architecture that symbolises London’s rubble were dropped onto Chancery financial and retail prowess, there is an Lane and thousands of sandbags endless array of distinctive backdrops. covered the Law Society buildings and According to Film London, the city’s film others. The shoot was a great success agency, London offers “historic country with two main units working through the houses, modern and minimalist loft day on the Sunday. 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