This is the newly renovated and highly cinematic basement of Waltham Forest Town Hall. We think it's giving excellent Accidentally Wes Anderson vibes, making for an excellent backdrop for editorial stills or a stylish brand ident. The town hall is a film friendly location which offers ample parking, production rooms and easy access from central London via public transport...
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Prime Target is a miniseries created by Steve Thompson and starring Leo Woodall as a brilliant mathematician on the verge of a breakthrough. All of the episode are now available on Apple TV+, with plenty of publications already rushing to unpick the series finale. We facilitated a number of shoots, including one on the Kingswood Estate in Southwark. Getting...
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A Thousand Blows is a new series from the creators of Peaky Blinders and will be available to stream on Disney+ from 21st February 2025. The show tells the story of Hezekiah (Malachi Kirby) and Alec (Francis Lovehall); two best friends from Jamaica who arrive into the violent melting pot of Victorian London's East End. It also stars Stephen...
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Renée Zellweger is back on our screens as Bridget Jones for "one last chapter". In this fourth and evidently final instalment, the iconic character navigates life and romance, now as a widow and single mother. It was aptly released in time for Valentine's day and has broken the rom-com box office record in the UK. Filming took place all...
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Amandaland – the hotly anticipated Motherland spinoff – is now streaming on BBC iPlayer. It’s already raking in audience acclaim and rave reviews, including high praise from The Guardian that it’s “a rare chance to laugh so hard you wee yourself”. The production filmed on High Road Leytonstone where the crew turned the real-life kitchen showroom ADMO LTD into...
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Amandaland - the hotly anticipated Motherland spinoff - landed on BBC iPlayer this week. It's already raking in audience acclaim and rave reviews, including high praise from The Guardian that it's "a rare chance to laugh so hard you wee yourself" In Episode 5, Amanda's friend Anne plans a camping trip to the New Forest and the episode plays...
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Whilst it's generally rare to be able to say you've step foot inside a real mortuary, it's something that plenty of film crews have done. At FilmFixer, we're in a unique position to be able to facilitate filming in working mortuaries. We work in partnership with the respective councils' Cemeteries teams to help productions capture their scenes on location,...
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Netflix's action-thriller Back in Action wrapped filming across the streets of Southwark in 2023 and is now available to stream. The film follows former CIA operatives Emily (Cameron Diaz) and Matt (Jamie Foxx), whose lives are thrown into chaos when their secret identities are exposed, pulling them back into the world of international espionage. Filmed across multiple nights in...
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Did you know that as well as managing Waltham Forest Film Office, FilmFixer also has a Private Locations team with sites to offer across London? One of those locations is Walthamstow Industrial Estate, which offers unique and dynamic urban backdrops along a private road. Basing your production out of Waltham Forest means that you'll have easy access to sought-after...
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This beautiful music video from Elmiene was partially shot on Tottenham Marshes in Lee Valley. They filmed in the very early morning - with a 5AM start - to have the place to themselves. The atmospheric mist and the quality of light was well worth the early morning call, we reckon. If you want to film on the marshes...
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It's November, which can mean only one thing; the countdown to Christmas has begun (whether we're ready for it or not!) Bromley is having a busy year for Christmas: Sophie Ellis-Bextor pulled up in a van full of gifts for the Freeman's Christmas ad. Barnmead Road was transformed into 'Sleigh Street', and the crew made use of the local leisure centre as...
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JD Sports have released their Christmas campaign for this year, entitled 'The Family Portrait'. It features Central Cee and Maya Jama, and is a montage of heart-warming and smile-inducing scenes of friends and family. We facilitated a number of shoot for the campaign in Hounslow and are proud to see the borough's community spirit being so beautifully showcased! [embed]https://youtu.be/bcmF_M-oxhQ[/embed]...
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Camden's Keystone Crescent was transformed this year for the M&S Christmas Advert (prod co: Merman). This was a major operation, involving a 24-hour road closure, and extensive dressing to the street and building exteriors. The shoot required a full day-and-a-half of prep to get everything looking suitably festive, and Location Manager George Verdon-Smith and team worked hard to make sure...
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Steve McQueen is back to the big screen with Blitz; a beautiful and very human insight into World War II. In a recent interview with Film London, Supervising Location Manager Jonah Coombes said "London is the key thread that ties it all together, and the long list of locations that we featured were those that we felt best portrayed...
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Steve McQueen is back to the big screen with Blitz; a beautiful and very human insight into World War II. In a recent interview with Film London, Supervising Location Manager Jonah Coombes said "London is the key thread that ties it all together, and the long list of locations that we featured were those that we felt best portrayed...
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If you need to film in a library, we encourage you to consider a public one! Not only are these buildings are authentic and cinematic, they also offer a wide range of architectural styles and time periods. Plus, choosing to film in a public library is a way of supporting these vital community spaces by providing revenue to the Council....
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S3: E3 of BBC's The Cleaner saw the main character Wicky (Greg Davies) embroiled in a murder mystery at a local community centre. The episode was shot almost entirely at Chiswick Town Hall and the crew made beautiful use of everything the location has to offer. The story played out in the fictional Drakefield Community Centre, and...
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Have you spotted film crews out and about near your home or place of work recently, and wondered what they might have been filming for? Whilst we can't give away everything, we can tell you a bit about the filming activity in the borough over the last since months and since FilmFixer took up the helm of the Film...
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Disclaimer started streaming on Apple TV yesterday and is already racking some very positive feedback - tense, thrilling, compelling. The 7-part miniseries stars Cate Blanchett and follows a journalist who finds an intriguing novel in her room. She gets hooked, only to learn that she is the main character and the pages hold her darkest secrets, so not your...
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The People's Postcode Lottery chose Lapworth Close for the setting of their recent ad campaign, in which comedian and actor Tom Allen visits a Postcode Lottery player with a message of thanks from none other than Ellie Goulding. It was the perfect location for the ad, offering a controllable cul-de-sac position with a homely, family-oriented feel. In the ad,...
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If you need to film in a library, we encourage you to consider a public one! Not only are these buildings are authentic and cinematic, they also offer a wide range of architectural styles and time periods. Plus, choosing to film in a public library is a way of supporting these vital community spaces by providing revenue to the Council....
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Introducing a beautiful new location in Waltham Forest: Master Bakers' Almshouses This incredibly charming and unique location is ready for filming and has tonnes of potential for doubling for a period institution; think old boarding schools, universities, libraries, or small hospitals. The closest transport links are Lea Bridge for national rail, or Walthamstow Central for the overground & underground....
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This new action comedy dropped on Netflix yesterday (16th August). It stars Mark Wahlberg & Halle Berry, and follows a construction worker who ends up embroiled in espionage. They had a a number of shoots in Camden, including a big shoot on Fitzroy Square, with the BT Tower making an important cameo in the background.
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With a perfect review score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and having knocked Bridgerton off of the top spot on the English-language TV list, it’s safe to say that Supacell has taken viewers and critics by storm. It’s been widely documented that Rapman - the writer and director - was inspired to create an authentic London-based story. He wanted...
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Pictured above: Waltham Forest Town Hall - one of the borough's many gems! Here's a whistlestop summary of how filming fees and lead-times work in the beautiful borough of Waltham Forest: Filming fees are calculated based on three main variables: the length of shoot, the type of location, and the crew size Shoots that are limited to stills only, or...
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A Quiet Place: Day One is the prequel to the highly acclaimed 2018 film of the same name. Starring Lupita Nyong’o, it was released into hushed cinemas on 27th June and has been scaring us all silly ever since. The Bertha James Day Centre in Bromley hosted the production for two weeks in February 2023 and was dressed to...
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FilmFixer and The Generator Project recently supported a fantastic event called Sustainability Behind the Lens at Sky Studios Elstree. It was hosted by the Production Guild of Great Britain and organised by their Sustainability Committee as an open day for industry professionals to meet and network with cutting-edge green technology suppliers. We sponsored five marshalls to work on the...
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Ezra Collective is a British, Mercury-Award winning jazz quintet that fuses elements of afrobeat, calypso, reggae, hip-hop, soul and jazz. They recently released the video to their single God Gave Me Feet For Dancing, which was shot entirely in Romford and which we’re playing on loop in the office for its smooth, summery, life-affirming vibes. They filmed mainly along...
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Bridgerton Season 3 - just like the two seasons before it - has taken the world by storm, with the show's biggest opening weekend to date. Netflix's internal rankings said that the first batch of episodes racked up 45.05 million views worldwide. That’s a lot of views. We are delighted to have worked on this season, with a key...
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Waltham Forest is a borough that's full of character and charm. One of our favourite things about it is its potential for creating a rural town feel, without having to leave London. If you're filming an ad and you're looking for a cosy, community-spirited vibe, or if you're shooting an on-street editorial and you're after a backdrop that is endearing, inviting, and...
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We're delighted to announce that FilmFixer is the new Film Service for the London Borough of Waltham Forest, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2024. Waltham Forest is a unique borough, home to impressive locations like Fellowship Square and Lloyd Park as well as tonnes of hidden gems that we’re excited to help showcase to the Film &...
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was released on 22nd March 2024 and saw Ghostbusters old-and-new uniting at the iconic NYC firehouse (where it all began). The film stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O'Connor, and Logan Kim reprising their roles from Afterlife, alongside Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and William Atherton returning as their...
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ITV's latest captivating drama, Mr Bates Vs the Post Office, is a brilliant portrayal of a real-life legal struggle that has been deemed one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in British legal history. This extraordinary story follows the struggles of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses that find themselves wrongly accused of theft, fraud, and false accounting by the Post Office,...
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1). What’s your background and how did you get involved with Set Ready Training? I’ve worked in the industry for 20 years starting out as a freelancer, shooting, editing and mixing live content for electronic musicians and DJ’s for tours and festivals. This led me into directing/producing and editing short promos, live concerts and music documentaries. I now concentrate...
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In the heart of Camden, lies the iconic Town Hall. Recently, this architectural gem has undergone a transformative refurbishment project which aimed at preserving the building's rich heritage while enhancing its functionality for the modern age. The undertaking reflects the borough's commitment to maintaining its historical landmarks for future generations. One of the primary objectives of the refurbishment was...
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On October 27th in 1954, Walt Disney told the adoring fans of his television programme, ‘I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing, that it was all started by a mouse’. If only Disney knew then how much further his legacy would reach in the decades to come. From a single cartoon mouse, an empire of entertainment...
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Netflix’s ‘Everything Now’ captures Parkland Walk in drone shot Islington, one of London's most vibrant boroughs, has once again proven its mettle as a film-friendly location. This time, it played host to the recently released TV show "Everything Now," a production that showcased the borough's unique charm and versatility. One of the most striking aspects of the show was...
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We need to remember to look after our own mental health. It’s been a hard few years with Covid and the ongoing strikes and we at FilmFixer take these challenges very seriously. For #worldmentalhealthday the brilliant @filmtvcharity are there for those who work behind the scenes in film, TV or cinema, The Film and TV Charity and there are...
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We need to remember to look after our own mental health. It’s been a hard few years with Covid and the ongoing strikes and we at FilmFixer take these challenges very seriously. For #worldmentalhealthday the brilliant @filmtvcharity are there for those who work behind the scenes in film, TV or cinema, The Film and TV Charity and there are to support...
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In the heart of Camden, we would like to share information on a hidden gem of a filming location. The Kingsway Tram Tunnel, with its intriguing history and captivating ambiance, has recently become the backdrop for some of the most notable film and television productions. With its rich character and versatility, this historic tunnel offers filmmakers a dynamic and...
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I saw the final episode of Top Boy Season 5 last week, then instantly returned to Season 1 to rewatch this incredible TV drama.It bought back so many memories. FilmFixer were very involved with that first series back in 2014, because the production chose a housing estate in one of our boroughs for the bulk of their filming.The estate...
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For Location Managers in the bustling heart of Camden, the quest for reliable unit base locations can be a paramount concern. Ensuring a suitable and efficient setup for parking technical vehicles is no small feat in a city as dynamic as London. Fortunately, Camden provides a solution with two main unit base options catering to the needs of location...
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Nestled in the heart of Romford stands a cinematic gem waiting to be discovered by filmmakers seeking the perfect backdrop for their next project. Mercury House, formerly the council offices, is a filming location that promises versatility, character, and panoramic city vistas. A Historic Canvas Once the bustling nerve centre of town affairs, Mercury House now presents...
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Islington Film Office proudly presents the allure of two distinct streets that stand as prime choices for ‘city-style’ streets: Bunhill Row and Ropemaker Street. Amongst the wide range of squares, markets and housing estates that Islington offers, we also have numerous locations that work perfectly for ‘City’ briefs. Bunhill Row: Nestled in the vibrant borough of Islington, Bunhill Row...
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Camden, a vibrant central London borough, offers filmmakers a treasure trove of picturesque green spaces that make for ideal filming locations. In this article, we'll spotlight three of Camden's standout spots: Waterlow Park, Lincoln's Inn Fields, and Russell Square Gardens. 1) Waterlow Park: Natural Beauty and Tranquility Waterlow Park, nestled in the heart of Camden, provides an idyllic backdrop...
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The Lionesses did England proud, and we saw them fight their way to the final of the Women’s World Cup and FilmFixer supported several shoots, cheering the team on from the moment they flew to Australia. Kingston Film Office was thrilled to support the filming of an ITV Lioness advert at the Cambridge Road Estate, shining a spotlight on...
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The tranquil and historic cemeteries of Bromley are set to become the backdrop for cinematic endeavours. Bromley Film Office, in collaboration with the Cemeteries team, is excited to announce the availability of these unique locations for filming, marking a significant expansion in their services. Location managers looking for serene spaces and picturesque natural environments in South East London now...
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London's iconic Sekforde Street recently played host to the thrilling TV spy series, 'A Spy Amongst Friends.' The location turned out to be a star in its own right, providing the ideal backdrop for a successful and visually captivating shoot. An “epic telling of one of the greatest spy stories ever,” Macintyre’s book is based on personal papers and...
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Are you a filmmaker seeking the perfect canvas to bring your vision to life? Look no further! Nestled in the heart of Rainham lies a warehouse space waiting to be transformed into your ideal studio setting. This versatile space offers a great environment for filmmakers to unleash their creativity. A Space for Filmmakers Spanning over 0.1237 hectares...
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Situated in North London, Barnet might not be the first location that comes to mind for a television comedy. However, the choice turns out to be a stroke of genius, as the borough offers a blend of suburban tranquility and urban diversity. With its tree-lined streets, local parks, and a mix of architectural styles, Barnet provides an ideal canvas...
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The Squares and Green Spaces of Islington The FilmFixer London Borough of Islington offers a wealth of squares and specialist residential areas covering a wide array of styles and periods, that all make for excellent filming locations. Productions that have filmed in these squares include Fleabag, Gangs of London, The Nevers, Slow Horses, Who Do You Think You Are? and The Apprentice....
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In the world of television, the magic often happens behind the scenes, and if you go to our Instagram (@FilmFixer) you will find a #BTS shots from the filming of 'Changing Ends' at Penhill Park in the London Borough of Bexley. With all episodes now available to stream on ITVX, fans are treated to a unique perspective on the...
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Camden is a borough known for its vibrant culture, music scene, and eclectic mix of architectural styles. Within this bustling neighbourhood stand two hidden gems of Brutalist architecture, the Whittington Estate and the Maiden Lane Estate. Both locations offer backdrops with unusual architecture, captivating form and texture. In the 1960s, as London grappled with a housing crisis, the Whittington...
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Camden is a borough known for its eclectic and vibrant atmosphere. Amidst the bustling markets and trendy boutiques, there exists a hidden gem that transports you back in time. Woburn Walk and Duke’s Road, with their cobblestone streets and charming period shops, offer a delightful journey into the past. Woburn Walk, often referred to as “London’s prettiest mews street,”...
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The world-renowned Jonas Brothers recently visited the quaint St John Square in Islington to shoot their latest music video, 'Waffle House.' In a nighttime shoot that showcased the square's cinematic charm, the trio brought their signature style to the streets of London. A Night of Music in Islington Islington, with its increasingly film-friendly reputation, once again served as an...
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Camden is home to an eclectic mix of markets scattered all across the borough. We are here to get you better acquainted with each of these brilliant locations. From striking urban locations to bustling trading areas, our markets offer a range of options to suit your creative vision. Leather Lane Market Leather Lane Market, located in the...
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Hello, you… Fans of the hit Netflix series “You” were in for a treat today as Season 4 Part 2 dropped on the streaming platform. After a month long wait, we’ll finally get to see what Joe is going to do now he knows who has been framing him! Joe’s Resurrection in London In the latest instalment of “You,”...
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Usher's "On My Way" music video, a stunning roller skating extravaganza, is a collaboration between the artist and New York’s iconic Flippers Roller Boogie Palace. At the heart of this narrative is the Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, an architectural gem nestled in edges of north west Camden. The video, choreographed to perfection and dizzyling filmed against the backdrop of...
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London Borough of Havering Havering is here, and ready to welcome filmmakers! The London Borough of Havering lies in the east of Greater London, bordering Essex. Mainly comprised of vibrant suburban neighbourhoods, it also boasts large areas of protected open green space. The main communities are the riverside town of Rainham, thriving suburbs Hornchurch and Upminster, and the beating...
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British director Raine Allen-Miller, has jokingly characterised her praise-laden debut feature (from a script by Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia) as a tale of two people spending a day together and having a lovely time. The Rom- Com is set in Southwark's very own Peckham and premiered at PeckhamPlex on Rye Lane itself back in March. The film...
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Last Friday marked a thrilling moment for fans of crime dramas as DCI John Luther made his triumphant return in the film, 'Luther: The Fallen Sun.' Released on Netflix UK, the film promises to be a rollercoaster ride of suspense, drama, and the gritty detective work that made Luther a household name. Idris Elba reprises his role as the...
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Nestled in the borough of Barnet, the Dollis Valley Estate stands as a testament to the evolution of urban communities in North London. Situated in the Mill Hill East area of Barnet, was initially constructed in the 1950s and 1960s to address the pressing housing needs following World War II. The estate was part of a broader effort to...
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Are you in need of an exciting new series to binge-watch this weekend? Look no further! The brand new Apple TV drama series, "Liaison," hit our screens on Friday, the 24th February, and it's poised to keep you on the edge of your seat. "Liaison" is a British-French thriller television series that boasts an impressive cast and an even...
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FilmFixer boroughs across London feature in Netflix’s Lockwood & Co. Filmed across Southwark, Camden, Kensington & Chelsea and Islington, Lockwood & Co. is a British detective thriller television series based on Jonathan Stroud's book series of the same name. Claremont Square had a staring role as Portland Row. The beautiful house at number 35 serves as the headquarters and...
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Found your dream location and don't know who to speak to? Look no further, FilmFixer has the answer! London has thousands of location owners and finding the perfect filming location can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. The process often involves endless hours of research, site visits, and door knocking, leaving filmmakers and producers exhausted before...
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SetReady Training is offering the opportunity to learn crucial skills for working on film and TV sets - no experience necessary! Our next two-day course is running on the 7th and 8th of March, in Hounslow at the Digital Dock, Brentford, TW8 8AH, courtesy of The JGA Group. Please apply by February 24th by clicking here or by using the...
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The Power, starring Toni Collette, is a ten-episode global thriller based on author Naomi Alderman's award-winning sci-fi novel of the same name. Taking place in current times, the events of The Power unfold, but with one small difference; every teenage girl across the globe develops the ability to electrocute people at will. Spanning all over the world, from Seattle...
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The foundation stone for the Town Hall was laid the chairman of the council, John Evans, in 1900. The new building, which was designed by Thomas Henry Watson in the Pre-Renaissance style and was built by Kingerlee and Sons, was officially opened by the then chairman of the council, F.W. Roper, on 13 November 1901. The design involved a symmetrical main frontage with seven...
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FilmFixer London boroughs feature in series 2 of Sky’s hit ‘I Hate Suzie’ with Billie Piper. The production filmed in the borough of Camden, where they used High Holborn, Chancery Lane and Catton Street. FilmFixer also facilitated the parking for this central London shoot, with Lincoln’s Inn Fields being used as a unit base. Up in the borough of...
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A real treat tonight - Miriam Margoyles discovers the true meaning of Christmas in a Channel4 production, #MiriamsDickensianChristmas. This delightful special was shot in the Historic Kitchens of Gunnersbury Park and Museum - a former Rothschild property for whom FilmFixer manage filming and photography. Miriam, a self-confessed Scrooge, is turning to her love of Charles Dickens and the festive...
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Look out for Filmfixer London boroughs in Paramount+’s ‘Flatshare’. Filming in Camden featured the park at Lincoln’s Inn Fields, while in the borough of Southwark a bus stop scene was filmed in Bellenden Road, complete with fake bus stop. In Peckham a shot was secured from across Lugard Road to take in Queens Road Peckham Overground Station. South East...
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FilmFixer boroughs across London were used for the new ITVX drama ‘Riches’. Croydon, Camden, Islington, Barnet, Kingston, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea all featured in the production. From filming in Hatton Garden and outside St Pancras Station, to parking tech vehicles and unit bases, the full range of services offered by FilmFixer were used across many of our boroughs. ‘Riches'...
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Lee Park Way is a London location gem. You get a 1.2 km private, rural road that is fully-controllable. Cillian Murphy starred in a short film shot in the park, 'All of This Unreal Time’, which used a tracking vehicle and steadicam. The filmmakers shot Cillian walking from Walthamstow Marshes and onto Lee Park Way. 'Temple’ season two, starring...
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FilmFixer London boroughs across the capital feature in many of the scenes In Treason, Netflix’s highly-anticipated new MI6 spy thriller, and is perfect for a post- Christmas Day binge. In the West London borough of Hounslow look out for Chiswick Town Hall, which doubled up as a treatment room and MP’s surgery. In Croydon a number of different locations...
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Islington, Camden and Haringey feature in A Spy Among Friends, ITV's new British espionage thriller series, starring Guy Pearce and Damian Lewis. The series is based on the No1 bestselling book of the same name by Ben Macintyre, and features a number of FilmFixer London boroughs. Look out for the boroughs of Camden, wiith Goodenough College on Mecklenburgh Square...
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Christmas is coming! This year's McDonald's Christmas advert, directed by Oscar-winner Tom Hooper, was filmed at the Peabody Cumberland Market Estate. The residents of the estate were thrilled to take part in this project and welcomed the crew into their flats to film interiors and even access the clock tower to light it from behind for the final scene....
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This Audible trailer with Jack Whitehall was filmed in St Lukes Mews in the FilmFixer Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The quiet, colourful street is tucked away in Notting Hill. The street’s relative anonymity is even more surprising considering it has been featured on the big screen, most notably in the movie Love, Actually. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD5Q-ACIvaM
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`Everything I Know About Love’ is currently streaming on iPlayer, and is based on Dolly Alderton's best-selling memoir of the same name. Many scenes were shot across the FilmFixer London borough of Camden. Camden High Street, Camden Lock bridge, Inverness Street, Kentish Town Rd, Arlington Street all feature, as we follow a group of childhood friends who are navigating...
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Martins Hill Open Space, in the FilmFixer borough of Bromley, features in the latest Tesco Mobile ad for ’The Supermarket Mobile’ which features a runaway shopping trolley. The production made a donation to the Friends group. A great sound track from Kool & The Gang also features. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzV9QUMU7bY
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Lee Valley's Myddelton House and Gardens stars alongside Tilda Swinton for a cover photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar Australia and New Zealand. Set in eight acres, Myddelton House Gardens was the lifelong home of Edward Augustus Bowles. Bowles was one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and botanists. Boasting an impressive range of flora and fauna, Myddleton House...
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SetReady, the film training and work placement project supported by FilmFixer, will host a special reception at this year’s FOCUS show, giving an opportunity for location managers to meet trainees that have taken part in the programme. The reception will take place at 5:30pm on 6th December. SetReady is an established pathway for people wanting to gain the experience they need to get jobs as freelance crew in...
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The power of transformation is alive and well in Great James Street, in the FilmFixer London Borough of Camden as it was transformed into a busy 19th century street for Enola Holmes 2.
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FilmFixer locations across London feature in series five of The Crown. Netflix’s smash hit series sees the royal saga move into the ‘Nasty 90’s’, in a turbulent period for the royal family. Filming took place across a variety of FilmFixer London boroughs, starting with Southwark. The Jack Hobbs Community Centre and the Rachel Leigh Community Centre, both on Brandon...
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Foots Cray Meadows, in the FilmFixer London borough of Bexley, features throughout the video for the re-release of Christina Aguilera's Beautiful. The new video highlights the impact of social media on young people's body image and mental health in the 20 years since the song was first released.
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'The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself' is a fantasy epic based on a young adult series of novels from Sally Green. It is currently airing on Netflix and was partially shot across London including FilmFixer boroughs Islington, Camden and Southwark. Marden Square in Southwark features, as seen in our images, as characters walk along the balcony searching...
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Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse’s contribution to the BBC’s centenary is a spoof documentary about the corporation’s history. Called 'The Love Box In Your Living Room.’ it is all entirely fabricated, yet partially grounded in reality. Parts were shot at Chiswick House in West London, along with the infamous daleks. As shown in these exclusive behind the scenes images....
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Andor, is an American science-fiction action television series currently streaming on Disney+ and is part of the Star Wars franchise. In episode 4 the Brunswick Centre, in the London Borough of Camden, doubles for the planet of Coruscant. Character Syril Khan played by Kyle Soller features. This brutalist beauty was originally built between 1967 and 1972. It makes the...
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It’s the show you love to hate - and it’s back early next year. Series four of ‘You’ on Netflix sees Joe Goldberg (aka Professsor Jonathan Moore), the brooding sociopath with the rom com good looks, relocate to London. FilmFixer boroughs across London were used when filming began in March earlier this year, including Kensington & Chelsea,...
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At FilmFixer, we were excited to see Rylan Clark-Neal on location for the shoot for the latest Cinch ad. The spot features broadcaster Rylan talking to the camera while walking across Nutfield Way in the FilmFixer borough of Bromley. Take a look at these behind the scenes images of the shoot.
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If you didn’t happen to know, Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare might be the biggest incoming entertainment launch of 2022. The “Squad Up” trailer, features Nicki Minaj, Pete Davidson, Lil Baby, Kane Brown, Bukayo Saka, Lando Norris, Jalen Ramsey, David Long Jr., Faze Clan’s Nuke Squad and squads from all over the world. They are brought together...
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Set against the backdrop of South London and humming with the energy of music from The Chiffons, Tina Turner, The Shangri-Las and more. Pretty Red Dress follows a family tested to their limit when Travis (Natey Jones), fresh out of jail, is found wearing a dress by his partner Candice (Alexandra Burke) and their teenage daughter. FilmFixer locations in...
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Stranger Things star Millie Bobbie Brown is back to reprise her role as Sherlock’s feisty kid sister in Enola Homes 2. Netlfix’s starry Victorian mystery features plenty of period squares and locations, as the elegance of FilmFixer’s London borough of Camden takes centre-stage. Adventure strikes again, with an all-star cast that includes Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter alongside...
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SetReady, the film training project supported by FilmFixer, is delighted to announce that we will be at the Focus Production Show, hosting a special Reception event on Tuesday 6th December from 5.30pm – 6.30pm at the Gallery Bay upstairs. The Reception is an ideal opportunity for location managers to meet new graduates from SetReady’s training programmes. Our objective is to establish...
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Our next SetReady course, in conjunction with Peabody is: Date: 24 October & 25 October Time: 10am - 4pm Location: The Nest, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead, SE2 9UH Contact: info@setready.co.uk Sign up to a two-day course with 'SetReady' that will help you take your first steps into television production and onto set! You'll be introduced to how the film and...
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See How They Run is Searchlight Pictures’ new comedy mystery written by Mark Chapell and directed by Tom George. The action centres on a brutal murder in the West End’s theatreland in the 1950’s, which brings Agatha Christie’s hit The Mousetrap to an abrupt halt, FilmFixer locations across London feature as an all-star cast (including Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan,...
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ITV drama The Suspect follows the story of renowned clinical psychologist, Joe O'Loughlin, played by Poldark's brooding heartthrob Aidan Turner. But does his glowing career, media profile and family life mask a different story? Based on Michael Robotham's novel of the same name, the gripping thriller was filmed across numerous FilmFixer locations in and around the London boroughs of...
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I Used To Be Famous, currently streaming on Netflix, follows the story of Vince, a former boy band member who has now fallen on hard times, and Stevie, an autistic young man who is a talented drummer. When Vince recognises Stevie’s talents, he gets to know the young man and forms a band with him. The FilmFixer borough...
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"What's it really like working on a set?" "Who will I meet?" "What will I actually be doing? And what skills do I need?" Our latest Set Ready program had the answers for a cohort of 21 young people from Bromley, Southwark, Croydon and Creative Sparkworks who attended the two-day training course on 12th and 13th September. The film...
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It’s been called Marvel’s answer to James Bond and Secret Invasion will see Samuel L Jackson reprise his role as Nick Fury when Disney Plus’s new series premieres on our screens in Spring 2023. With the trailer release this week FilmFixer London boroughs featured extensively in this latest MCU production, with multiple locations being used across the capital. Ben...
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‘I Came By' is the new thriller currently streaming on Netflix, and boasts a gripping plot and star-studded cast, with Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville leading the cast, alongside Kelly Macdonald and George Mackay. The film, which is also available to watch in selected cinemas at the moment, tells the story of a graffiti artist who finds out a shocking...
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The video for British indie crooners Alt-J's track Hard Drive Gold was shot in the FilmFixer London borough of Bromley. The song is taken from the London-based trio’s fourth album, The Dream, and was filmed in the suburban streets of the borough. The dreamlike, dystopian shoot stars a female pole vaulter, resplendent in a purple and white shell tracksuit,...
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It’s been a 30 year wait for a TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’, but the Netflix show has had critics drooling, with the Guardian saying the director had created “2022’s single greatest TV drama.” Episode 8 of the dark and engrossing drama features Lincoln's Inn Fields, in the FilmFixer London borough of Camden. Look out...
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Don’t miss the return of the tech conspiracy thriller, ‘The Capture’ on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Holliday Grainger will reprise her role as DCI Rachel Carey. FilmFixer borough, Southwark, features as scenes were shot around Tate Modern, Druid Street and Western Street where parking was also required and the Burgess Park unit base was used.
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Have you always wanted to work in TV and film production but don’t have the experience, industry contacts or qualifications? Our new Set Ready program has got you covered. Our course is aimed at new entrants and is designed to give you the key skills and building blocks you need to get on your way. The next...
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Welcome to the third report from The Generator Project. This year has seen a steady increase in the number of people using the app since the time of our launch. We continue to collect data through the FilmApp process but still need more Locations and Electrical departments to be inputting this vital information onto the app. By building a...
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Currently airing on Channel 4 ‘Worst House on The Street’ helps families transform run-down houses into dream homes, without breaking the bank and with the help from brother and sister property developers Scarlette and Stuart Douglas. One episode features the transformation of a house in Purley. Numerous Purley streets in the FilmFixer borough of Croydon feature as locations. ...
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The popular Channel 4 series 'Hunted' sees ordinary people attempt to go off grid and evade an expert team of ex-military, police and and security specialist. If the fugitives can avoid capture for long enough they win a share of the £100,000 prize money. The stills photography shoot to promote the 2022 series took place at West Hendon playing...
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Another shout out to Camden Film Office with these behind-the-scenes images of the new ‘Two Door Cinema Club’ music video. ‘Lucky’. Filmed in Waterlow Park, this 26-acre park in the south east of Highgate Village was the perfect location for this video, that reflects on how fast things can change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYcvDlAwF0&authuser=0
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Camden is at the heart of this recent spot for Runners Need, a running specialist retailer. In this bright and energetic ad Cantelowes Skate Park and Maiden Lane Estate feature. https://youtu.be/JNkr5H4GDrE
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FilmFixer played its part in facilitating the London leg of filming for the fourth and final season of the US hit comedy-drama, ‘Atlanta.’ Created by Donald Glover, the acclaimed series the Guardian once called “the best show on TV” centres on college dropout and music manager Earnest "Earn" Marks (Glover) and rapper Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry) as they...
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Last week we had the honour of hosting another Set Ready training course. This time we had the pleasure of working with Liverpool Film Office. 36 attendees were trained in set etiquette, radios and examined the entry-level roles available across production, helping them gain confidence and understanding of the pipeline to the Screen Industries. The trainers were our very own Andrew Pavord, as well...
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‘Girls Don’t Like Football, We Love It!’ harnesses the energy of Euro 22 to drive the visibility of players, coaches and women in football. Throughout the spot, viewers can feel the passion women have for the beautiful game. It shows that in spite of all the barriers, there is a rising tide of women who feel passionately about the sport, and...
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Have you seen this humorous new spot for the National lottery? Kingston Film Office facilitated sections of the shoot on Church Street (the scene with the market stalls) and when people run past the cafe, that is Fife Road. The production also had a Kingston unit base at the Ashdown Road car park during their shoot day. The opening newsagent scenes...
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Welcome to the second report from The Generator Project. This quarter has also seen a steady increase in the number of people using the app since the time of our launch. We continue to collect data through the FilmApp process but still need more Locations and Electrical departments to be inputting this vital information onto the app. By building...
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‘Pistol' on Disney+ is the story of a band of spotty noisy working-class kids with "no future" who shook the Establishment to its core threatened to bring down the government and changed music and culture forever. Danny Boyle’s Sex Pistols series features a wide range of FilmFixer London boroughs and is based on guitarist Steve Jones' memoir "Lonely Boy:...
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PRU is BBC3’s brilliant new comedy about a group of Year 10 teens struggling to navigate adolescence in a pupil referral unit, a school for excluded kids. A number of FilmFixer locations in the Borough of Bexley, were used for the production, including Danson Crescent and Lane, Brooke Vale, Ramsden Road and Avenue Road. It tells the story...
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The Essex Serpent premiered on Apple TV this weekend. Based on the award-winning novel by Essex author, Sarah Perry, Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes star in this long-awaited mini-series. We have some great behind the scenes images taken at FilmFixer location Gunnersbury Park Museum which was turned into a Victorian hospital, complete with a treatment room, small operation...
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We are tremendously proud to report that FilmFixer staffer Erin Stevenson's short film, 'The Last Union', will be screened during the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner. It has previously won Best Film at the London 48 Hours Film Project and global 3rd place at the Filmapalooza stage of the 48hfp. 'The Last Union', deals with a couple...
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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is now in its 22nd year and runs from 9-15 May. This year the theme is 'loneliness', which affects millions of people across the UK. We at FilmFixer understand many of the pressures on our community and know that lots of professionals in our industry struggle with loneliness due to the nature of the work, which often keeps...
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All the Old Knives is Amazon studios’ new John Le Carre-style spy thriller film, and features several FilmFixer London locations. Directed and written by two Danes (Janus Metz Pedersen and Olen Steinhauer), it’s based on Steinhauer's 2015 novel, and has a starry cast led by Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton playing former lovers, as well as Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan...
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Set Ready’s production skills training program took us to the London borough of Waltham Forest where we were training young people as part of the Project Zero and Formed for Life initiatives. The students were joined by Second AD Lynsey Muir (The Crown) and Production Supervisor Maja Wlodarczyk, who took a break from their production schedules to pop in...
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FilmFixer is delighted to announce that we are now exclusively managing all filming and photography at Kingston University in London! Kingston University is comprised of multiple buildings across the Royal Borough of Kingston, including the three locations highlighted below. Each building has a unique design style, ranging from ultra modern to brutalist to Regency and Tudor. Moreover, the abundance...
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Slow Horses is a new spy thriller television series based on the novel of the same name by Mick Herron. The series is currently airing on Apple TV, and stars Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden and Kristin Scott Thomas. The title takes its name from a team of ex-MI5 misfits who’ve all messed-up, and now find themselves in an...
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If you haven’t heard Night Sweats, the new song from Findlay which has been getting airtime on Radio 6 amongst others, make sure you check it. The video for her new song was shot in the FilmFixer partner borough of Haringey, at the New River Sport and Fitness centre. This bouncy slice of synthpop is inspired by 80’s new...
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Operation Mincemeat, released in cinemas today, is based on the best-selling book by Ben MacIntyre and brought to the big screen by the Oscar-winning director John Madden (‘Shakespeare in Love’), and the producers behind ‘The Kings Speech. It tells is the extraordinary and true story of the most successful wartime deception ever attempted, and one that changed the course...
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We were delighted to welcome a full house for the first-ever delivery of our Set Ready programme for Northern Ireland Screen. The course provides a soft skills training and employment programme for young people wanting to begin their careers in the production industry, and we met an amazing cohort from Belfast in Northern Ireland in collaboration with local community...
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Hugely popular comedy series Not Going Out is currently airing with Season 12 on BBC1, and features scenes filmed in the FilmFixer borough of Kingston. Created by Lee Mack, the smartly-paced family comedy follows Lee and his wife Lucy (Sarah Bretton) as they tackle the challenges of bringing up seven-year-old Charlie, twins Benji and Molly, and keeping the...
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Have you spotted the new BBC idents yet? FilmFixer’s London borough of Southwark features in a number of the set-ups. Look out for the scenes with the outdoor market, and the section where the cyclist at the market enters the archways. Shot with Scout Productions in July 2021 and directed by Man vs Machine, the iconic ‘O’ motif...
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Introducing Kingston The borough of Kingston in south-west London is one of the capital’s most picturesque settings, thanks to its rich history and riverside situation. It offers rural charm and peaceful suburban backdrops, all well within the M25. Thanks to its beautiful aesthetics, Kingston is a popular location choice for widely-distributed commercials, including previous Christmas campaigns for Waitrose and...
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There’s a huge buzz around Top Boy 2, as the Netflix series returns, with large parts being filmed in FilmFixer boroughs around London. Peckham-born Hollywood actor Ashley Walters is back in the ‘endz’ of his fictional Summerhouse Estate to star alongside the likes of Kano, Little Simz and Vogue model Adwoa Aboah. A number of London estates in Filmfixer...
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The second season of Bridgerton airs this week. These great shots of some of the cast were shot in the Rothschild Rooms and the Orangery at Gunnersbury Park and Museum.
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How would you feel if you came home and found everything gone? Strangers moving into your house, your partner missing, everything you’d worked your whole life for taken away, That’s the question posed in Our House, ITV’s new four-part thriller ITV starring Tuppence Middleton and Martin Compston. Domestic bliss turns into a living hell in this drama based on...
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Director and co-writer Matt Reeves’ new Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson reinvents billionaire Bruce Wayne as a dark, rock star recluse, driven by revenge in the brutal and murky world of Gotham City. A number of FilmFixer’s London locations were used as the production lines up Batman against the combined forces of Gotham evil in the shape of 'The...
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The brand new Lloyds Bank advert is out, with Burgess Park in the FilmFixer borough of Southwark featuring, alongside a spectacular troupe of the bank’s trademark black horses, as shown in this great behind the scenes footage. Anyone who thought they might be CGI’d is proved spectacularly wrong as the iconic black horses gallop gracefully through the neighbourhood streets...
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We work with productions of all shapes and sizes and we helped out with a two hour location shoot at Bedfont Lakes Country Park. This was for 'Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly', which is currently airing on Channel 5. Bedfont Lakes Country Park is a 72.5-hectare Local Nature Reserve and Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation in the London...
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Lovely pictures from Russell Square Gardens and The Friends of Russell Square. These are some of the bulbs and plants that were planted from the donations given by the productions filming or using a unit base in the area last year. There were 5 different types planted. Including daffodils, bluebells and hellebores. www.friendsofrussellsquare.org ...
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Barnet is committed to bringing more productions to the borough and is keen to support shoots of any scale. In addition, Barnet has a wide range of versatile locations to offer; from American suburban-looking streets, to wood-panelled halls and assembly rooms, modern offices, a roof terrace with incredible city views, even an empty warehouse and great leisure centre locations....
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The trailer has landed for BBC Three's upcoming new drama musical series 'Mood'. Adapted by Nicôle Lecky from her Royal Court hit play. Lecky stars in the leading role of Sasha Clayton. Told in part through the songs that she creates, Mood follows Sasha, a 25-year-old wannabe singer and rapper. She wants to be a major recording artist, but...
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If you don’t know him already, check out North London singer songwriter Louis Dunford. His rough diamond appeal, coupled with a complete lack of pretentiousness, makes him a breath of fresh air, and has won him a major label deal with Sony. Back in August his two headline shows at London’s St. Pancras Church sold out in just four...
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Excited to see Islington & Camden streets feature in ‘This Is Going To Hurt' BBC series. On air from February 8th. Checkout the trailer here. Donations were given to Clerkenwell Green Preservation Society, Marchmont Association and Marchmont Community Group. This Is Going to Hurt is an upcoming internationally co-produced drama television series created by Adam Kay based on...
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The FilmFixer team in South London did a lot of work on the Benedict Cumberbatch film, ‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’, currently in cinemas. This delightfully odd biopic chronicles the true story of English artist Louis Wain’s rise to prominence at the end of the 19th century for his surreal cat paintings that seem to reflect his declining...
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What the cluck?! When The Vegetarian Butcher wanted an atmospheric grand kitchen setting for a new spot for their latest plant-based product, FilmFixer location Gunnersbury Park & Museum fitted the bill perfectly. Moody lighting and tall Regency windows set the scene as cleavers flashed and heavy wooden chopping boards showcased a delicious range of dishes. All made...
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Trigger Point is a new six-part thriller from Jed Mercurio (Executive Producer of Line of Duty and Bodyguard) focusing on the work of the Metropolitan Police Bomb Disposal Squad during a summer bombing campaign that targets London. FilmFixer locations across the capital got star-billing in a high-octane storyline that sees Line of Duty’s lead officer Vicky McClure transported to...
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Get the underground bunkers ready! Apple TV’s latest biggie, ‘Invasion’, tells the story of an alien species that visits earth and threats humanity’s existence – and parts of it were filmed right outside the FilmFixer office. The sci-fi series stars Sam Neill, Shamier Anderson, and Golshifteh Farahani and follows five ordinary people from across the world as they confront...
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We are delighted to announce the new Set Ready website www.setready.co.uk Set Ready is a non-profit training and employment programme created by FilmFixer, that supports the next generation of film and tv talent as they take their first steps into production and on to set. The Set Ready training programme has forged partnerships between the screen industry...
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'Ragdoll’ is the grisly serial killer drama from the producers of 'Killing Eve,’ and FilmFixer locations across London are at the heart of the action. Visually exciting and darkly funny, this modern-day Faustian thriller is based on the global bestseller by Daniel Cole. The twisting plot was adapted for television by Freddy Syborn for Sid Gentle Productions, and follows...
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Sex and scandal are at the heart of a new series shot in Camden, as the borough played host to scenes from the eagerly-awaited drama series ‘A Very British Scandal.’ The new series for BBC1 and Amazon Studios stars Claire Foy and Paul Bettany and follows up on the success of 2018’s ‘A Very English Scandal.’ Residential locations in...
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Festive fabulousness was brought to life in Croydon, as the FilmFixer borough hosted a new seasonal ad for Gala bingo. Ellenbridge Way was transformed into snowy blizzard scenes for the witty new spot. A jib arm was positioned on the road/ pavement outside the house. The ad introduces the new character of drag queen Frieda Balls, branded as the...
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“You do want us to know the truth, don’t you?" From the makers of ‘Chernobyl’, Landscapers is based on a true story and stars Oscar-winner Olivia Colman and David Thewlis as a mild-mannered couple who become the centre of attention when two dead bodies are discovered buried in the back garden of a house in Mansfield. FilmFixer locations north...
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Potters Field in the London borough of Southwark took centre stage as the location for the photo shoot to promote Matthew Vaughn’s new Kingsman movie which is unleashed at cinemas in time for the Christmas season. Nearby Tower Bridge provided the atmospheric backdrop for the publicity photos for the Leicester Square premier of The Kings Man, the third film...
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Following on from our earlier news story about the production of Morbius in Crystal Palace. The Friends of Crystal Palace Park Dinosaurs have shared these lovely photos with us. They show what their donation from the Marvel production was spent on: a little information stand that they use for outreach in the park and external events; and also a...
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FilmFixer’s final Set Ready training programme of the year rolled out just recently, and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the success of the programme so far. This was our fifth programme for 2021, and this time we were in West London, and in person, with students from West Thames College. The students had a fantastic experience...
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Aml Ameen’s new festive meet-the-family feature ‘Boxing Day’ takes a leaf out of the Richard Curtis feelgood RomCom playbook, with a host of FilmFixer’s London locations taking centre stage. Ameen directs and stars as a successful, Hollywood-based novelist returning home for Christmas to visit his eccentric British Caribbean family in London, alongside his American fiancée. Capital city locations feature...
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Jared Leto is a biochemist-turned-bloodsucker as he makes his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in Morbius: A living vampire, torn between his human and monstrous sides, in this eagerly-awaited superhero offering, which also co-stars Matt Smith. FilmFixer locations across London feature in the upcoming release, with Crystal Palace Park in the London Borough of Bromley being dressed...
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Welcome to the first report from The Generator Project. This quarter we have seen a steady increase in the number of people using the app since the time of our launch. We continue to collect data through the FilmApp process but still need more Locations and Electrical departments to be inputting this vital information onto the app. By building...
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FilmFixer gets festive with its London locations in ‘A Boy Called Christmas’, the newly released British Christmas fantasy film directed by Gil Kenan from a screenplay by Ol Parker and Kenan. Keystone Crescent in King's Cross in the London Borough of Islington features in the very first shot of the trailer, with a gorgeous snowy street scene. ...
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Photoshoots are very much part of the FilmFixer offering, so it’s great to be able to showcase a lovely example here. These stunning shots are taken from a shoot for a Converse x John Boyega collab, as part of the sneaker giant’s new ‘Create Next Film Project’. The shots were captured from the top of Lupin Point, Southwark. The...
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Some of us were lucky enough to go to a special screening of ‘Pirates’ last night at the Peckhamplex, and catch a Q&A with Director Reggie Yates and the three lead actors, Elliot Edusah, Reda Elazouar and Jordan Peters. The Guardian’s four star review called it “a bouncy, grin-inducing romp”, and if you haven’t yet seen this cinematic love-letter...
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Filming and Traffic Management - a talk by Andrew Pavord (FilmFixer Ltd) and Mark Wilson (Action Traffic Management Ltd) When: Wednesday 8th December at 2pm Where: Practical Pop-Up, FOCUS Show, Business Design Centre, Islington. Please come along to find out why your Traffic Management Plans may not get approved first time, and how the process...
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Introducing our brand new location in Islington - Archway Campus. This shoot space is a huge, versatile, multi-use location, available for long and short term hires with a unit base. This very large site is spread across six buildings, all five stories high or more, plus basements. The site is a former hospital, which then turned into a medical university. It...
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Chiswick Town Hall takes centre-stage in the new Domino’s Pizza Christmas ad. In the opening shot we see a full exterior shot of the impressive late-Victorian building, its facade dressed in cheerful Christmas lights. We then cut inside to an atmospheric, festively-dressed auditorium and stage area, complete with audience and choir. The Main Hall on the ground floor of...
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Look out for some FilmFixer locations in the latest gripping psychological thriller ‘Angela Black’. Joanne Froggatt stars as Angela Black, a woman trapped in a relationship she cannot escape. Angela is approached out of the blue by Ed, a private investigator who spills her husband's darkest secrets. Stapleton Hall Road in Haringey is used when Angela goes...
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Here's a great picture from the Friends of Russell Square group. These are some of the volunteers who planted bulbs in Russell Square, purchased with donations from productions filming or using a unit base in their area. It's lovely to see what good use the donations go to and how productions give back to the community. To find out...
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Bexley in Thamesmead, London SE2 comes into the spotlight with ‘Ecstasy’, a new short comedy film. The story centres on a disabled father and his son's crazy attempts to buy a single pill, so that the Dad can dance with his wife at her surprise birthday party ... one last time. The madcap quest for a pill features Bazalgette...
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As well as celebrating the 90’s styling of the era, the film features music from garage legends So Solid Crew, Wookie, DJ Zinc, Sunship, Scott Garcia, Hardrive, Ms Dynamite, Peven Everett, Sia and DJ Luck & MC Neat. FilmFixer’s London locations are at the heart of this movie too, as the crew’s shenanigans take them on a journey North...
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The BAFTA-winning comedy, Stath Lets Flats is back (Season 3), with writer Jamie Demetriou again taking the starring role as Stath, a charmingly hopeless and chaotic lettings agent, who works at his father’s company and fails in his (barely) professional career and love life. Consistently. North London locations, aka Barnet Film Office take centre-stage in the critically-acclaimed, straight-up comedy....
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Some of the most photographed types of location in the film and TV industry are green spaces and other open spaces. In an urban environment like London, it can be difficult to identify locations that can effectively portray the countryside. This is where the breathtakingly beautiful Lee Valley Regional Park comes in. The 26-mile, 10,000-acre park boasts a multitude...
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FilmFixer and Islington Film Office played a small but essential part in season two of Channel 4 comedy drama, This Way Up. The BAFTA-winning series stars Aisling Bea as Aine, a whip-smart teacher trying to pull her life back together after a 'teeny little nervous breakdown.’ Sharon Horgan plays her sister Shona in this poignant and fiercely realistic comedy-drama....
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The new Amazon Christmas advert (‘Kindness, the Greatest Gift’) tells the story of a young person struggling to cope with post pandemic anxiety and how her neighbour helps here. Adele’s new tearjerker ballad Hold On accompanies the visuals. Gordon Square in Camden features and FilmFixer arranged for various parking suspensions around the square to facilitate the filming. The IMAX...
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FilmFixer played its part in the London shoots for the Eternals, Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao’s superhero debut about the titular group of 10 demigods who join forces to protect the Earth from the "Deviants". With Eternals, her first film as part of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the scale of the drama has changed entirely. Everything about Eternals is...
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We are pleased to announce The Generator Project have been shortlisted for the Sustainability Award at the 'makers & shakers' Awards 2021. The winners will be revealed at the live Awards Ceremony taking place at BAFTA on 8th December 2021. Set up by @sustainablefilm @onbioltd and FilmFixer Ltd, the Generator Project is a not-for-profit initiative set up to...
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FilmFixer had a hand in the location filming and logistics for acclaimed director Edgar Wright’s new psychological thriller, Last Night in Soho. Thomasin McKenzie stars as Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, who is mysteriously able to time-shift to the alluring past of 1960’s Swinging London where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy). From the moment the...
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Last week FilmFixer completed our 5th roll out this year of the Set Ready Programme taking it on tour again, this time to Suffolk. FilmFixer in conjunction with Screen Suffolk and the Set Ready trainers - Matt Gallager, Amie Tridgell, Jude Winstanley, Sue Russo and Guy Bishop delivered key set and employment skills to students from West Suffolk College....
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Bond is back and it’s one of the most hotly-anticipated new movies in recent times! We are proud to report film marshalls from our Set Ready industry training programme worked on a shoot in Lambeth during the making of No Time To Die. There was also a drone shoot in Roupell Street in June 2019 for the scene "Arrival...
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As an expansion of the Better Futures programme, the Mayor of London’s Green New Deal supported a pilot project to ‘Green’ London Businesses aiding London’s journey to Net Zero. FilmFixer were thrilled to be one of the first 12 businesses which applied for and were awarded a £5,000 grant to receive support and consultancy from selected sector-specific advisors across...
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Wembley Park is the name given to the 85-acre site that features newly-built residential and shopping areas, and is home to Wembley Stadium with its iconic white arch. The location offers an incredible amount of vacant, residential apartments in different styles; available as furnished or unfurnished...
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We are delighted to announce that our new industry sustainability initiative - The Generator Project - is scheduled to launch later this month. The Generator Project is a not-for-profit collaboration between OnBio Ltd, Sustainable Film and ourselves, and aims to bring together industry-wide individuals and companies to shape and speed up the media industry’s take-up of cleaner, greener power...
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Iconic, Lambeth-made 1980s classic ‘My Beautiful Laundrette’ gets a rainbow plaque in Vauxhall commemorating the film and its important local LGBTQ+ history. The plaque will mark the location that became fictional laundrette “Powders” in the iconic 1985 film and will be found on a site in the footway opposite no. 11 Wilcox Road, Nine Elms, SW8. The...
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FilmFixer has taken the Set Ready training and employability programme on tour, to equip the next generation of Screen Industry talent with the key skills for their first employment stepping stones in the world of production. Funded by Screenskills, ‘Set Ready - Twin Cities’ was delivered to 40 diverse entry level emerging talent from across London and Liverpool. The...
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Disney’s eyeball-popping prequel Cruella features several FilmFixer locations. Director Craig Gillespie and his team thrillingly capture the glamour and grit of London in the 1960s and ’70s, where Emma Stone’s Estella has grown up on the streets and is befriended by two dodgy brothers, Jasper (Joel Fry) and Horace (Paul Walter Hauser). In a cinematic original story that’s packed...
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The Nevers – the latest big-budget series from HBO – launched on Sky Atlantic last month and featured a number of collaborations with FilmFixer to capture the essence of Victorian London. The epic science-fiction drama is set the in last year of Queen Victoria’s reign and...
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Update - Course Now Fully Booked! Are you looking for a career in TV and film? Our new ‘ Set Ready’ programme has got you covered. The course is aimed at new entrants to the creative industries and is designed to give you the key skills and building blocks you need to hit the ground running. The programme starts...
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We are pleased to announce that we have been selected to receive an award of £5k worth of financial support via Green Initiative Vouchers from West London Business and the Business Futures+ programme. The Better Futures+ Green Innovation Vouchers will support 12 businesses across London to develop a plan to reach net zero by 2030. The vouchers enable green...
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We are excited to announce a new addition to the growing stable of FilmFixer locations. Second Home is a collection of gorgeous workspaces. Founded in Hollywood and now with four locations in London, Second Home’s buildings are versatile spaces able to host large scale filming and photography shoots. Second Home Clerkenwell Green Based moments from Farringdon Station, Second Home...
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We are delighted to announce that the beautiful Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park has signed with FilmFixer as the latest addition in our locations portfolio. This 17th century Grade II listed former royal residence is set within 5,000 acres of beautiful parkland in royal parkland. This historic...
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Award-winning indy short ‘Appetite’ is released this week. Dissecting the dilemmas of modern dating, this charming film was directed by Xuemeng Li and Katrin Kasper and written by Sam Oates, and features a number of scenes shots in Hornsey library in Haringey, during June 2019. ...
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Filming takes place in a selection of boroughs across London to bring the new psychological thriller to the screen Too Close is a gripping three-episode psychological thriller written by author Clara Salaman – based on her book of the same name. It focuses on the dangerous relationship between forensic psychiatrist Dr Emma Robertson (played by Emily Watson), and...
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The team behind the new Netflix hit ‘Behind Her Eyes’ worked closely with FilmFixer to use many London Borough film locations. Behind Her Eyes, the British supernatural psychological thriller is based on the 2017 novel of the same name, and locations were used in several of FilmFixer’s boroughs. These include Camden, Southwark, Islington, Kingston, Haringey and Lambeth as...
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Regular visitors to Clapham Common will be used to the sight of rows of caravans and trucks on the fairground site. This is one of South London's most popular 'unit bases' where large scale film productions park their 'facility vehicles'. When a film unit goes on location, they have to bring a lot of kit. Crews on feature films...
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The Old Vic Theatre has seen many murder mysteries over the years. In January 2021 its hosting a big budget Disney film, called "Untitled Murder Mystery" starring Sam Rockwell as a world weary detective trying to solve a series of murders. The film is set in the 1950s, partly in the glamorous world of London's theatres, as well as...
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Windmill Walk and Brad St are popular film locations, recently War of the Worlds, a TV drama series based on HG Wells popular Sci Fi novel shot scenes with alien invaders in these streets, then a month later, it was turned into 1930's London. Whatever next? Mrs Harris Goes to Paris is a film starring Lesley Manville as a...
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Hollywood A-Listers Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ben Kingsley and Ben Stiller star in a romantic comedy about a jewel heist, during lockdown, filmed in Lambeth in October 2020. The production set many scenes in a house in Lilleshall Road, Clapham. They even recreated the famous "clap for the NHS" with real life neighbours appearing in the film on...
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One of the joys of working across the Film Offices of Northern Boroughs is getting to assist Location Managers and their productions in bringing brilliant, oft-overlooked locations to life through film. Each location has its unique qualities and challenges that makes working with every production a fascinating experience. One such location is the mysterious hidden gem that is Kingsway...
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Popular delivery app, Uber Eats shot a commercial called "Bring It" in Brockwell Park and Railton Road on 16th and 17th September. The Commercial was produced by leading London production company Riff Raff, and it involved a cycle delivery driver pointing out all the local restaurants from which he picks up food, then cycling through Brockwell Park. The restaurants...
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The film industry recovery is gathering pace in the UK but some uncertainty remains as the infection rate rises and quarantine is imposed on returning travelers. The COVID-19 guidelines issued by various industry bodies has allowed some production to resume and the domestic film industry has been given hope by the announcement of a “Film and TV Restart Fund”,...
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While Feature and TV Drama productions are beginning to get back into gear, London’s commercials producers are out filming on the streets, providing much needed employment for crews. Islington was the first London borough to open its doors to a commercial. Leading production company Academy shot a Vodaphone ad, at a bike shop in Exmouth Market on May 21st,...
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Christoper Nolan's hotly anticipated Tenet hits the big screens this Wednesday and like most of his movies it was shrouded in secrecy during filming in Camden last summer. Filmed under the working title of Merry Go Round, only those eagle - eyed Christopher Nolan fans would have spotted one of the world's most revered Directors walking around Hampstead in...
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Lambeth Film Office is now taking enquiries about filming, following the release by the British Film Commission of comprehensive COVID-19 guidelines governing all aspects of film production. Click here for guidelines All production companies wishing to film in Lambeth will be required to complete and sign a declaration stating their intention to follow the guidelines. FilmFixer will be working with Film London...
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Last Thursday evening we went along to the Big Marshal Mixer, hosted by the creative industries union BECTU. The event took place at the BFI's balcony bar - an excellent setting for a night of mingling - and we were proud to have a hand in it as a sponsor. The evening was aimed at young and new entrants...
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Babies will look at the science of our development as humans and the magic of childhood. The series is made by Nutopia, who are known for their groundbreaking factual shows. It lands as six episodes on Netflix on Friday 21st February. Each episode will explore different aspects of the first year of human development. So there'll be expert input...
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On Friday 7th Feb FilmFixer joined forces with the Camden Events team to talk generators As an industry, we need to take responsibility for the environmental impact of our activities. Diesel generators are a huge contributor to film-related emissions and we want to start embracing all of the clean air alternatives out there. With that in mind, we invited...
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Croydon has been named the London Borough of Culture for 2023 We are very proud to provide the film service for Croydon and are excited for what's in store in 2023. Read about the Council's successful bid here, and click here to browse the borough's top film locations. You can also email us at info@croydonfilmoffice.co.uk with any film-related queries...
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Congratulations to Lewisham - the London Borough of Culture 2021! Find out more about what this means for this fantastic borough here, and click here to browse some of Lewisham's top film locations. As the proud provider of Lewisham's film service, you can get in touch with us about filming in the borough. Whether you're a resident, business, or...
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If you haven't considered Hounslow's excellent array of filming locations before, maybe now is the time to start.... 1. Hounslow House Shoot for the sky Available evenings and weekends, the rooftop at Hounslow House is accessible and roomy. It provides amazing scope for suburban skylines, with views right out across the borough. The building also...
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Artificial intelligence meets image recognition software in this brand new location search engine from FilmFixer and IDS Image Data Systems. LocationFinder.ai is an exciting new way to find that perfect location. Do you work with directors who love to use a mood board? Or maybe they send reference images that are impossible to match up with anything? Now you...
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We step into 2020 with news that we have retained our Film Service contract with our inaugural borough! We created Southwark Film Office back in 2005, marking our first ever contract as a Council Film Service provider. Fifteen years on, we are proud to continue our work in one of the capital's most film-friendly boroughs. To celebrate this milestone,...
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We're thrilled to say that one of Haringey's most versatile film locations will be available again in 2020. Haringey Civic Centre consists of a registry office, large reception area, and a great number of committee rooms and offices - many of which are empty. It boasts an impressive court room with a balcony, green marble walls and tiered seating....
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The BBC's adaptation of the eminently popular tale A Christmas Carol will whirl onto our screens next week. Guy Pearce takes the lead as Ebeneezer Scrooge and is surrounded by the acting chops of the likes of Stephen Graham and Andy Serkis. The miniseries is billed as "Peaky Blinders meets Charles Dickens", which is a combo we're fully on...
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Hall Place's latest starring role sees the location reach regal heights as a pivotal location for episode 7, season 3 of Netflix smash-hit The Crown. The episode - Moondust - uses the 1969 moon landing as a way of exploring a particularity profound chapter in Prince Philip's life. Hall Place doubles as St George’s House, a home for exploration of...
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Last October we were approached by BBC One's DIY SOS about a 'Big Build' they were planning in Bromley. A wonderful local family - the Newcombes - needed help to transform their home to make it safe and habitable for their youngest son, Arlo. Arlo was born with an incredibly rare lung condition and spent the first two years...
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The Aeronauts is still going strong in cinemas after its UK-wide release on November 4th FilmFixer staff were lucky enough to catch a preview of Tom Harper’s high-octane, sky-high adventure film when it premiered at the BFI London Film Festival back in October and we knew right away that the cinema-going masses were in for a treat. Overheard in...
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Upcoming Netflix thriller Behind Her Eyes (pictured above) has been the standout production in Islington recently, not least for giving FilmFixer new entrant Alice Wintersteiger valuable experience on set. Alice recently decided to discontinue a degree in Physics & Philosophy and move back to London to pursue a career in film. She took part in the Bloomberg Broadcast Programme...
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It's been an exciting couple of months on TV, with a number of releases that we've been looking forward to for a while. In the Long Run 2 starts tonight, Giri/Haji debuts tomorrow, whilst The Capture (pictured filming above) and Top Boy have been enjoying glowing reviews. Read on to find out more about our involvement in these top...
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The BFI London Film Festival 2019 is here! It's set to be a magical melting pot of the world's best new films, and we're buzzing to see so many brilliant productions we've worked on as part of the programme. All of the fantastic films listed below were part facilitated by the team here at FilmFixer across our boroughs. There...
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We are thrilled to announce that FilmFixer has been awarded the contract to continue managing Location Filming Services for the London Borough of Bexley! We will continue to operate as Bexley Film Office, with FilmFixer's Max Healy (Film Officer) and Raffaella Lobb (Assistant Film Officer) at the helm. Max and Raff know Bexley's locations and processes inside out and...
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This week we're excited to announce our management of the former Holloway Prison as a film location! The site was decommissioned in 2016 and is now owned by Peabody Estates. It will be available for interiors, exteriors and unit basing (check out the location listing) and we can't wait to see its potential unlocked. It's got us thinking about...
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Friday 13th might be unlucky for some but Temple is bucking the trend, with reviewers describing its Sky One debut as "utterly bonkers – yet somehow brilliant " (The Telegraph) and "hugely rewarding" (The Guardian). Adapted by Irish playwright Mark O’Rowe from the critically acclaimed Norwegian drama Valkyrien, this 8-part, darkly comic yet heartfelt new drama is set in...
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(Picture: Universal) FilmFixer were delighted to have facilitated locations for this upcoming movie starring Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding and Emma Thompson and which features London in all its festive glory. The production filmed across four of our boroughs: Southwark, Lambeth, Islington and Camden Penned by Oscar winning Emma Thompson and featuring tracks from the late George Michael, Last Christmas is...
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Southwark's Aylesbury Estate was used as a backdrop to a car commercial last Tuesday. The production company also chose to film in Bermondsey Street, White Grounds Skatepark, Morocco Street and Leathermarket Street. St Mary's Gardens in Lambeth was also used. Two locals, Adisa Walker from Southwark and Kat Constantinidou from Lambeth, gained valuable work experience on set, working...
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[Picture Hulu] Four Weddings and a Funeral, starring Game of Throne’s Nathalie Emmanuel, may be only out on Hulu in America, but the story is set in London. The production company filmed far and wide across our client boroughs including Southwark, Camden, Hounslow, Haringey, Kingston and Lambeth. The crew captured the feel of the metropolis with a range of...
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Pennyworth, the latest Batman Prequel, described by the series creators as retro and R-rated is currently on Epix and runs for 10 episodes. Bruce Wayne’s butler, Alfred Pennyworth is a former SAS soldier who takes on local organised crime in 1960’s London. Several streets in Camden welcomed the large numbers of cast and crew which at times felt more...
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ScreenSkills’ production co-ordinator training programme is now open for applications for the London-based part of the scheme. The end goal is very much focussed on becoming a production manager, towards which training to be a production co-ordinator is a natural step. The London programme will take place from 21-29 October 2019. The scheme is for those in the early stages of their career...
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We’re helping Southwark residents get paid experience in the TV and film industries and encouraging production companies to donate to local good causes. Southwark has provided the setting for many major film and TV productions. Over the past year several large-scale feature films and TV dramas have been filmed here. Some of the highlights include Vanity Fair, Bohemian Rhapsody,...
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European premiere of Armando Iannucci’s The Personal History of David Copperfield to open 63rd BFI London Film Festival on October 2nd. Screen Suffolk facilitated the use of three different Suffolk locations all within the stunning town of Bury St Edmunds. They helped the production turn Angel Square, the main square in the town, and Chequers Square into Victorian London....
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Donations from film and TV production companies behind hits such as Paddington 2, Unforgotten and Marcella, have helped fund the first annual garden competition for the Harmood Clarence Hartland Residents Association in Chalk Farm. Members of the HCH Residents Association and their neighbours submitted an impressive thirty front and back gardens, window boxes and tree pits for scrutiny. The...
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Wild Bill currently airing on ITV, starring Rob Lowe of West Wing and 80’s Brat Pack fame, had some key scenes filmed in East Barnet Library. The series is a fish out of water story set in rural Lincolnshire. Rob Lowe’s character is an American police officer newly appointed as Chief Constable of the East Lincolnshire Police Force. The ITV...
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Killing Eve 2, BBC America’s/AMC’s hit spy thriller, produced by Sid Gentle Films, is on BBCi player. This season is already smashing ratings. 3.7 million people tuned in to watch the first episode on BBC One and 2.6 million people requested the box set in the first thirty-six hours of it being available. The production used locations managed by...
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FilmFixer encouraged Lime Pictures to take on some talented local runners when they filmed in Camden last year. Sue Russo, FilmFixer’s Training and Development Manager, worked in conjunction with Camden Council and their communities team to source aspiring new entrants into the film industry. Camden local, Charles Roskilly, won the position and spent ten weeks on series 5 of...
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Riordan Tyson is a Bexley resident and aspiring film editor who had found it difficult to secure work placements within the industry. However, as a direct result of FilmFixer’s efforts, he has now benefitted from invaluable on-set experience as a runner across several productions. This has allowed Riordan to expand his skill set, establish a network of industry professionals,...
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A new series of Sky crime drama Bulletproof is now in production in London with stars Ashley Walters and Noel Clarke. The show follows two National Crime Agency detectives as they pursue the UK’s most hardened criminal gangs.
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KILLING EVE season 2 is starting tonight on BBC America after the series filmed on location in the UK and other areas last year. But where is Killing Eve filmed and where is it set?
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Southwark resident Megan Bussey is a talented film student on the BA Film Practice course at the London College of Communications. She recently worked as a marshal on the set of Gangs of London. "Working on Gangs of London was a great experience for the start of my career as it introduced me to new people and gave me...
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HATTON GARDEN continues on ITV tonight as the true story of the Hatton Garden robbery in London is played out on-screen. But where is Hatton Garden on ITV filmed?
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Summer of Rockets, Stephen Poliakoff’s semi-autobiographical Cold War BBC drama about a Russian-born Jewish inventor recalls a turbulent period of British history. FilmFixer manages the film offices in Southwark and Islington where scenes were brought to life. Southwark Film Office oversaw shoots in Iliffe Street and Peacock Street. Its terraced townhouses with ornate arches and red pillars provided the...
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Camden Terrace in Camden was used as the location for a major scene in this musical fantasy celebrating the early 'breakthrough' years of Elton John and his enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. The scene was filmed using vintage cars and a fake phone box. Local resident, Kate Briere-Edny, remembers them filming last September. She recalls: "the crew was very courteous...
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Camden local Charles Roskilly lands a full-time role with Lime Pictures. With the support of FilmFixer’s training manager, Sue Russo, Charlie spent 10 weeks on Series 5 of Celebs Go Dating over the summer this year (2018), the series currently airing on E4 (October and November 2018). Having impressed Lime Pictures as a freelance runner, he was invited to...
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London’s ongoing film and TV production boom shows no sign of slowing. With current levels of production there is an ever-increasing need for homegrown emerging talent. Making that initial step into a career in the screen industries requires aspiring professionals to have personal connections or undertake multiple unpaid internships to build up their CVs and gain high profile film...
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BBC3's darkly comic six-part series, Back to Life, follows Miri (Daisy Haggard), attempting to navigate life outside of prison after serving a long sentence for a terrible crime. FilmFixer manages the film office service for 14 London boroughs including, Bromley, Lewisham and Lambeth where scenes for the series were filmed last winter. Filming in Lewisham A key location, Nathan's...
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BBC’s hit comedy-drama Fleabag Series 2 filmed scenes in Camden and Islington with FilmFixer between June and November last year. Produced by Two Brothers Pictures, Fleabag Series 2 is set and filmed in the same locations as the first series. The hit comedy-drama series is predominately set and filmed in Dartmouth Park within Kentish town. Filming included a mixture of...
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MotherFatherSon, starring Richard Gere, is on BB2. FilmFixer manages the film office service for 16 London Boroughs including Southwark, Kingston, Islington, Haringey, Camden, Bexley, Barnet and Bromley, where MotherFatherSon was filmed. Community benefits Filming for the production took place in a number of residential areas and the production made generous donations in Kingston to Cambridge Road Estates Community Group...
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Residents in Thamesmead may soon start to notice some familiar faces as Sky are set to being filming season two of their hit London-cop drama, Bulletproof Starring London's own Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters, the budding cop show details the lives of both men who play NCA detectives, fighting back against London's crime wave and facing-off against fearsome crime bosses
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Bandersnatch, the latest interactive Dystopian Black Mirror experience, was broadcast on Netflix on December 28. FilmFixer manages the film office service for Croydon, Southwark and Islington where filming took place. Scenes were shot in Croydon on St Georges Walk, outside Number 1 Croydon, and on the A222 using an old Route Master bus. The crew also filmed in SE1...
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The ancient market place in Kingston provided the backdrop for Waitrose’s highly entertaining Christmas advertisement in which the Mayor can’t even wait to get through the count down ritual and switches on the lights early before heading to the Waitrose canapés. The outdoor scenes were shot in the Ancient Market Place. The indoor scene where the ‘Mayor’ gets to...
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The Favourite, Yorgos Lanthimos’ bawdy baroque comedy has begun an impressive UK box office run after winning glory at the Venice Film Festival and at the Golden Globes. The majority of the filming took place at Hatfield House. However, two scenes were filmed in the beautiful Palladian villa, Danson House in Bexley. The cavernous Victorian basement (shown here) provided the...
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London’s ongoing film and TV production boom shows no sign of slowing. With current levels of production there is an ever-increasing need for homegrown emerging talent. However, making that first step into a career in the screen industries usually requires aspiring professionals to have personal connections or undertake several unpaid internships to build up their CVs and gain high profile...
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Two independent Camden businesses amongst high street heroes in Visa’s Christmas Advert Visa has given the Christmas format a new twist and focused on independent shop keepers. Their Christmas campaign highlights the magic of the high street at Christmas and celebrates independent shopkeepers, two of them in Camden. The advert shines a spotlight on nine real shopkeepers - including...
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ASDA has released its energetic and fun-filled Christmas Campaign about the excitement of bringing Christmas home. Part of the advert was filmed inside a private house in Chandros Avenue. FilmFixer worked with the production, notifying residents in advance and keeping disruption in the street to a minimum. They also helped the production crew to find a unit base nearby...
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Welcome to our new website! We’re pleased to announce that we have updated our branding and revamped our website. Our new concentric circles branding aims to represent a positive ripple effect bringing benefits to boroughs, residents and film makers. We’re at the centre of it. We’ve also extended this branding to represent our boroughs and private clients. New pages...
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So, your local authority is sold on the idea of attracting more filming. Good work. Productions are spending up to £100,000 a day in local neighbourhoods, on accommodation, transport, catering, and renting homes and businesses as locations. There's also the feel-good factor – the economic impact of increased tourism, and attracting more businesses to your area because of its...
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Camden local Charlie Roskilly lands a full-time role with Lime Pictures. With the support of FilmFixer’s training manager, Sue Russo, Charlie spent 10 weeks on Series 5 of Celebs Go Dating over the summer this year (2018), the series currently airing on E4 (October and November 2018). Having impressed Lime Pictures as a freelance runner, he was invited to...
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second of the film trilogy, penned by JK Rowling, and it’s opening on November 16th (November 8th in Paris). Set in Paris and the UK, some of the key location shoots were in London over a six month-period, facilitated by FilmFixer for our client boroughs, although the location and studio-shot footage...
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We’re preparing to be gripped by Alexander Skarsgard and Florence Pugh in the BBC’s new Le Carre thriller Little Drummer Girl, starting Sunday October 28th on BBC One. Here’s the trailer. Residents around Camden, Haringey and Islington have already had the pleasure, as the series filmed around their neighbourhoods in February and March this year. Set in 1979, Charlie...
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Scenes from the hard-hitting new BBC drama Informer were filmed in Bromley and Bexley. Locals will be able to spot locations as audiences following the harrowing story of Raza Shar as he unwittingly becomes a grass for shady anti-terror officers who have blackmailed him with threats of deporting his Pakistani step-mum.
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On anti-slavery day: Doing Money filmed for BBC Two is about a woman snatched in broad daylight in North London An important BBC Two drama, to be broadcast soon, filmed some exterior scenes in Barnet. Doing Money is the true story of a young woman snatched in broad daylight in Wood Green, North London, and sold into slavery as...
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Locations across London’s inner and outer boroughs were called on for Bohemian Rhapsody, a biopic about one of the capital’s favourite sons, Freddie Mercury. Some doubled as Mercury’s renowned London haunts and others as New York or Amsterdam. Many of them can be glimpsed already in the trailer. The film opens in the UK on October 24th. FilmFixer manages...
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The BBC’s new character-driven thriller centres around Raza, an everyday, young second generation British-Pakistani man from London who is coerced into informing on his friends, neighbours and members of his community. Neal Street Productions, who make Informer, did a fantastic job of involving neighbours in the filming process – with around 70 residents at Thamesmead in Bexley offered roles...
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John Cleese’s latest epic rant was performed in Fitzroy Square, Camden over the summer, for the opening episode of the third season of Speechless, which starts on ABC in the US on October 5th. You’ll catch his outburst here, in the second video of this Entertainment Weekly story. FilmFixer manages the film office service for Camden Council. FilmFixer CEO...
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Hundreds of zombies shuffling through central London, military personnel tearing up to Tower Bridge in boats, helicopters: it sounds like an expensive film to make – but not so. FilmFixer supported independent production Redcon-1 in getting its tiny budget production shot across the capital and in Suffolk, through sound advice and an inside knowledge about appropriate locations. Take a...
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Starting tonight on BBC2, the series Trust takes yet another look at the 1970s kidnapping of John Paul Getty III, grandson of John Paul I. It comes not long after Ridley Scott’s movie All the Money in the World did pretty much the same thing – albeit with a different spin. While the Ridley Scott film sticks closely to...
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Fictional protection officer's flat is in Stoneleigh Terrace PRODUCERS behind one of the most-talked-about TV thrillers made donations to a primary school and residents’ associations after filming in Highgate. The New Journal reported earlier this year how Bodyguard was partly shot in the neighbourhood. Richard Madden’s protection officer character David Budd has a flat in Stoneleigh Terrace, a key location in...
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The new BBC series Bodyguard filmed tense scenes across London between October last year and February. FilmFixer manages the film office service for a number of London boroughs where the series was shot. Keeley Hawes plays a hard-nosed Home Secretary and Richard Madden the police officer assigned to protect her. FilmFixer CEO Karen Everett explains, “In the show Richard...
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Aml Ameen returned this week to the housing estate in Hackney that plays his home in Yardie, Idris Elba’s directorial debut, opening on August 30th. He was being interviewed for Channel 4 News by Symeon Brown. This clip from the film, care of StudioCanal, shows off the location beautifully. The production spent just a day filming the scenes on...
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Ewan McGregor as Christopher Robin brought Disney’s Winnie the Pooh to the streets of London. The huge production, featuring up to 200 cast and crew on location shoots, worked hard to rub along with real Londoners, inviting them to set visits, making donations to local communities and respecting special requests. FilmFixer manages the film office service for Southwark, Lambeth,...
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A third series of the ITV crime drama Unforgotten by Chris Lang has returned to our small screens with Neil Morrissey, Alex Jennings, Kevin McNally and James Fleet playing four friends who are all suspects. Location filming included Camden and Lewisham as the series stars Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar try to solve the murder of a teenage girl....
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Some of the shoots planned in London for Mission: Impossible - Fallout, the sixth film in the franchise, were cancelled over the summer and autumn of 2017, after Tom Cruise injured himself leaping from the roof of one building to the next. But once he'd healed up, the star was back and performing more frantic stunts around the Thames...
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Croydon stars in a new BT ad, set to New Order’s epochal Blue Monday. Take a look at the ad here. FilmFixer manages the film office service for Croydon Film Office. FilmFixer CEO Karen Everett explains, “In the ad, a young woman leaves her flat for a night out. She’s so immersed in the track she’s streaming that people...
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True to its name, The Bromley Boys, opening on June 1st, was filmed in the borough by a cast and crew also largely from the area. The coming of age love story is set during the real Bromley Football Club’s worst season, when it was the worst team in “the world”, in the late 1960s. It's a combination of...
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Where Was 'On Chesil Beach' Filmed? Location Is Central To This Sensitive Drama. With three Academy Award nominations under her belt, Saoirse Ronan may be hoping that a return to her roots could finally secure her the trophy. On Chesil Beach, released May 18, is her second appearance in an adaptation of an Ian McEwan novel, after her role in...
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It’s dubbed The Full Monty in Speedos and its London shoot took place in parts of Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark and Croydon. Swimming With Men opens in early June in Germany with a UK release expected shortly afterwards. Hoping to win back his wife, middle-aged accountant Eric joins a men’s synchronised swimming team. Alongside Rob Brydon and Jane Horrocks, its...
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Series three of the hit Channel 4 sci-fi series Humans begins on Thursday. Once again FilmFixer boroughs were happy to help out. Take a look at the trailer. FilmFixer CEO Karen Everett says, “This series takes a fresh turn, occurring in a Britain divided between synths and the humans. At the end of the last series, the synths achieved...
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It’s possibly the onscreen embrace of the year – between Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw in A Very English Scandal, starting Sunday May 20th on BBC One. Take a look at the trailer here. FilmFixer manages the film office service for two London boroughs where the TV series shot, including the secret moment of passion between the stars on...
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Benedict Cumberbatch shifts his portrayal of complex, seminal characters into an even higher gear this Sunday, as Patrick Melrose, the thinly disguised fictional version of London author, Edward St Aubyn. The series, starting on Sunday May 13th on Sky Atlantic, is based on the five Patrick Melrose books, charting the odyssey of the playboy aristocrat. Raped and assaulted as...
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FilmFixer has retained its contract to provide film officer services to Lambeth, Camden and Islington Councils. The "triborough contract" for the service has been awarded again to FilmFixer, which has been managing the role for the three councils for five years now. FilmFixer director Karen Everett says, “In total, since 2013 we have provided permitting for 11,345 film days...
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The new wartime romantic movie Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society opens this weekend. Filmed largely in North Devon, where the county doubled as the island, there are also London-based scenes, easily glimpsed in the trailer. In April last year, 60 cast and crew filmed on Sicilian Avenue in Bloomsbury, Camden, with a greenscreen at the end helping...
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Behind-the-scenes pictures of upcoming BBC law drama The Split being filmed in County Hall, Kingston, have been released. Filming took place for five days in September and November 2017, with the hall being used to depict a courtroom. The drama features a female-led cast and focuses on the Defoes, a family of divorce lawyers. FilmFixer, the company that deals...
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BBC One’s new drama The Split features a female-led cast playing a family of divorce lawyers. Starring Nicola Walker, Meera Syal, Fiona Button, Deborah Findlay and Annabel Scholey, it was written by Suffragette screen writer Abi Morgan. It starts on April 24th at 9pm. Here’s the trailer. The series filmed last year across Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Haringey and Southwark,...
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Opening in the Netherlands on April 26th, Orlando Bloom’s performance in Romans has won over critics at film festivals across the world. Here’s the trailer. Co-director Paul Shammasian has said the film boasts, "... a powerful performance by Orlando Bloom and a great supporting cast, especially from Janet Montgomery who is one of the best actors I've ever worked...
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A horse club in Brixton has thanked the Nike makers of Nothing Beats a Londoner for shifting perceptions of what’s possible in London. Local fourteen-year-old Grace Mpungi, who has been riding with the club for six years, is seen calmly poised while her horse dramatically rears up in the ad. The YouTube ad, launched in February, caused a sensation,...
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Sandra Oh, who starred in Grey’s Anatomy for 10 seasons, was drawn back to a hospital in her new series Killing Eve, starting on BBC America tonight. Filmed largely in London, the hospital scenes were shot at Guy’s Hospital in Southwark. You'll glimpse them, along with other London locations, in the trailer here. FilmFixer manages the film office service...
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FilmFixer’s London reach grows by 182 square kilometres today, with the addition of Hounslow and Barnet Councils, and Lee Valley Regional Park. This extends the company’s joined up film permitting service in all directions to London’s outer edges, connecting corridors of client boroughs from the centre of London, all the way through the capital. The sight of blockbuster productions...
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Lee Valley Regional Park has asked FilmFixer to manage all film enquiries for their portfolio of venues. FilmFixer are currently building a website (www.leevalleyfilmoffice.co.uk) which will showcase these amazing locations.
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The new FOX drama Deep State might call to mind a phrase President Trump likes to tweet, suggesting government agencies or the military are secretly manipulating government policy, but the show itself is fictional, pure drama. It stars Mark Strong, and was partly shot in London. Take a look at the trailer here. It starts on Fox UK on...
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Kudos - makers of hit TV drama "Humans" were filming in Coldharbour Lane - Rainham recently - catch Series 3 when its released in the summer .
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We all love Idris Elba and we love the fact that his new comedy series co-stars Kingston and Lewisham – with supporting roles from Sutton, Southwark and Lambeth. In the Long Run is set in 1980s London when the Easmons, originally from Sierra Leone, are living quietly on a Hackney housing estate, until the brother of Walter (Idris Elba)...
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As the UK buckles up for Steven Spielberg's new blockbuster Ready Player One, it's well known that Birmingham saw lots of the filming. But London has to take a little credit to. Some huge scenes involving 500 cast and crew were shot around Ropemaker Street, Moorfields, Finsbury Street and Moor Lane in Islington, near the City. You get an...
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Despite all her tomb raiding in exotic far-flung corners, Lara Croft is after all a Londoner and the family business is based in Islington's Finsbury Square near the City. Take a look at the trailer here. FilmFixer manages the film office service for Islington Council. FilmFixer director Karen Everett says, "Although the filming for this huge production was on...
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Keep an eye out for Shad Thames in Southwark as well as Lambeth's Albert Embankment in Peter Rabbit, opening today. Here's the trailer. FilmFixer manages the film office service for Southwark and Lambeth. FilmFixer director Karen Everett says, "Yes of course the animated characters were added in during post production, so that kept filming simple. "In Shad Thames, the...
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The final steps of Ruth Ellis, the last woman killed under the UK death penalty, are retraced around Islington and Camden in a new documentary starting on BBC Four on Tuesday 13th March. The former HM Prison Holloway, where she was hanged and buried, is visited, along with the Hampstead pub outside which the murder took place, the Magdala...
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Marcella opened with a grizzly finding in Camden, but some of its most intense scenes will also take place in Lambeth, Southwark and Islington. The body of a child called Leo has been discovered in Camden’s Mornington Crescent. It turns out he was a friend of Marcella’s son Edward, and Edward was supposed to walk home from school with...
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Silverlock Estate residents in Southwark got behind the new Sky Atlantic drama Save Me, opening their flats as locations and making the public spaces available
