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14th June 2025

Wednesday 11th June saw the third annual Sustainability Behind the Lens event - PGGB’s open day for Film & TV professionals to network with sustainable technology suppliers. This year, there were over 200 Production Guild members in attendance and more than 40 exhibiting suppliers. We have supported the event since its inception, and were pleased to do the same... Read more

KINGSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

3rd June 2025

The Kingston International Film Festival is a celebration of independent filmmakers, industry professionals and the borough's local community. It's in its fourth year this year, and runs 6th-8th June. Over the course of the weekend, there are 75 films screened across 4 different locations, plus an array of workshop and industry panels. FilmFixer facilitates filming and photography on behalf... Read more

TOYOTA

29th May 2025

We recently worked with MindsEye on a current Toyota campaign, where the concept is scores of people racing through the city to make it to a car showroom. The team had a lot of different locations to cover over just a few days, so the route had to be carefully planned and the locations had to pop. We worked on... Read more

CANNES 2025

15th April 2025

FilmFixer's CEO Karen Everett will be attending the 78th Festival de Cannes next month, flying the flag for the local authorities and private locations that we represent as well as Screen Suffolk, Set Ready, Apply4 Technology. We're wishing everyone at the festival a wonderful time and we look forward to the new partnerships and connections that might emerge! If you're... Read more

CAMDEN FILMING STATS

10th April 2025

Camden is one of London's most popular destinations for filming and photography, and usually falls within the top five busiest boroughs according to data gathered by Film London. We were pleased to discover in their most recent annual report, Camden climbed a spot to claim the title of third busiest London borough for filming in 2024! Huge thanks to... Read more

BLACK BAG

2nd April 2025

Black Bag – a spy thriller starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender – has now hit the big screen and is earning positive reviews. We facilitated a particularly complex night shoot for the film back in May 2024 and were thrilled to pull it off without a hitch, thanks to the very professional crew and the patience of residents of Islington’s... Read more

TOWN HALL BASEMENT

30th March 2025

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... Read more

PRIME TARGET

5th March 2025

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... Read more

A THOUSAND BLOWS

18th February 2025

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... Read more

BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY

16th February 2025

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... Read more

AMANDALAND

7th February 2025

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... Read more

AMANDALAND

6th February 2025

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... Read more

MORTUARY LOCATIONS

24th January 2025

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,... Read more

BACK IN ACTION

20th January 2025

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... Read more

PRIVATE LOCATIONS

12th January 2025

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... Read more

BLACK DOVES

17th December 2024

Netflix is pulling out all the stops this festive season with the release of Black Doves. The series stars Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, and Sarah Lancashire, and follows the story of an undercover spy named Helen (Knightley). Despite the series name deriving from a pub in creator Joe Barton's town of Brighton, the production shot all over London and... Read more

ELMIENE – OPEN LIGHT

5th December 2024

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... Read more

CHRISTMAS ADS IN BROMLEY

13th November 2024

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... Read more

JD SPORTS CHRISTMAS AD

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]... Read more

M&S IN CAMDEN FOR CHRISTMAS

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... Read more

STEVE MCQUEEN’S BLITZ

4th November 2024

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... Read more

STEVE MCQUEEN’S BLITZ

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... Read more

CROYDON LIBRARY LOCATIONS

21st October 2024

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.... Read more

THE CLEANER AT CHISWICK TOWN HALL

20th October 2024

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... Read more

WALTHAM FOREST: WHAT’S BEEN FILMING?

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... Read more

DISCLAIMER, ON APPLE TV

12th October 2024

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... Read more

ELLIE GOULDING SERENADES THE BOROUGH

11th October 2024

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,... Read more

LIBRARY LOCATIONS

13th September 2024

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.... Read more

MASTER BAKERS’ ALMHOUSES

27th August 2024

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.... Read more

THE UNION ON FITZROY SQUARE

17th August 2024

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. Read more

SUPACELL – UNMISTAKABLY LONDON

30th July 2024

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... Read more

FEES & LEAD-TIMES

12th July 2024

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... Read more

A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE

1st July 2024

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... Read more

SUSTAINABILITY BEHIND THE LENS

20th June 2024

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... Read more

EZRA COLLECTIVE IN ROMFORD

18th June 2024

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... Read more

BRIDGERTON, SEASON 3

16th June 2024

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... Read more

THE STREETS OF WALTHAM FOREST

8th June 2024

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... Read more

WALTHAM FOREST FILM OFFICE

1st May 2024

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 &... Read more

GHOSTBUSTERS IN CAMDEN

10th April 2024

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... Read more

Mr Bates Vs the Post Office

4th January 2024

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,... Read more

SET READY Q&A

21st December 2023

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... Read more

Camden Town Hall has reopened following a 4-year refurbishment

15th November 2023

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... Read more

DISNEY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

6th November 2023

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... Read more

Everything Now

24th October 2023

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... Read more

World Mental Health Day

17th October 2023

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... Read more

World Mental Health Day

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... Read more

Unveiling the Cinematic Charm of Kingsway Tram Tunnel in Camden

3rd October 2023

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... Read more

Top Boy – Goodbye and thanks! Thoughts from our co-founder and Chairman, Andrew Pavord

27th September 2023

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... Read more

Unlocking Ideal Unit Base Locations for Location Managers in Camden

2nd September 2023

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... Read more

Mercury House: Your Ultimate Cinematic Canvas in Romford

25th August 2023

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... Read more

Discovering Iconic ‘City’ Filming Locations in Islington

24th August 2023

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... Read more

Camden’s Diverse Green Spaces

22nd August 2023

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... Read more

Celebrating The Lioness’

21st August 2023

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... Read more

Bromley Cemeteries Open for Filming!

13th July 2023

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... Read more

Sekforde Street – A Spy Among Friends

12th July 2023

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... Read more

Unleash Creativity: Transformative Filmmaking Studio Space in Rainham

3rd July 2023

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... Read more

Barnet – A Home for Comedy

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... Read more

Islington’s Squares on Screen

10th June 2023

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.... Read more

Behind the Scenes Delight: ‘Changing Ends’ Filming highlights the Charm of Penhill Park

7th June 2023

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... Read more

The Brutalist Beauty of Whittington and Maiden Lane Estates

2nd June 2023

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... Read more

Camden’s Prettiest Streets

7th May 2023

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,”... Read more

A Night of Music in Islington

5th May 2023

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... Read more

Camden Markets: Vibrant Backdrops for Your Next Film Project

27th April 2023

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... Read more

You

1st April 2023

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,”... Read more

Flippers vs Usher

24th March 2023

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... Read more

Spotlight on Havering

22nd March 2023

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... Read more

Rye Lane

19th March 2023

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... Read more

Luther: The Fallen Sun – DCI John Luther Returns to Netflix

12th March 2023

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... Read more

The Empty Dollis Valley Estate

3rd March 2023

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... Read more

Liaison: A Blend of British and French Thrills

1st March 2023

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... Read more

Lockwood & Co film across London

14th February 2023

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... Read more

Unlocking London’s Landowners: FilmFixer’s new land owner search service

7th February 2023

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... Read more

Set Ready Training comes to Hounslow

6th February 2023

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... Read more

The Power

26th January 2023

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... Read more

Hendon Town Hall

3rd January 2023

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... Read more

I Hate Suzie

22nd December 2022

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... Read more

Miriams Dickensian Christmas

20th December 2022

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... Read more

Flatshare films in Camden and Southwark

19th December 2022

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... Read more

Riches

16th December 2022

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'... Read more

Lee Park Way

15th December 2022

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... Read more

Treason

14th December 2022

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... Read more

A Spy Among Friends films in London

12th December 2022

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... Read more

McDonald’s Christmas Advert

7th December 2022

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.... Read more

Jack Whitehall

6th December 2022

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 Read more

Everything I Know About Love

4th December 2022

`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... Read more

Tesco Mobile

2nd December 2022

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 Read more

Tilda Swinton

26th November 2022

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... Read more

SetReady Special Reception at FOCUS

14th November 2022

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... Read more

Enola Holmes 2

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. Read more

The Crown Series 5

10th November 2022

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... Read more

Christina Aguilera’s Beautiful

8th November 2022

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. Read more

The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself

2nd November 2022

'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... Read more

The Love Box In Your Living Room

28th October 2022

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.... Read more

London Borough of Camden features in Star Wars spin off

26th October 2022

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... Read more

You

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,... Read more

Cinch

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. Read more

Call of Duty trailer drop

11th October 2022

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... Read more

‘Pretty Red Dress’ shoots in South London

10th October 2022

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... Read more

Enola Holmes 2 in Camden

3rd October 2022

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... Read more

Invitation – SetReady Event at Focus – Tuesday 6th Dec 5:30-6:30pm

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... Read more

SetReady in October

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... Read more

See How They Run across London

30th September 2022

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,... Read more

The Suspect

29th September 2022

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... Read more

I Used To Be Famous

21st September 2022

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... Read more

Set Ready in South London

20th September 2022

"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... Read more

Marvel’s Secret Invasion

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... Read more

I Came By

5th September 2022

‘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... Read more

Hard Drive Gold

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,... Read more

The Sandman

31st August 2022

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... Read more

The Capture

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. Read more

Set Ready

26th August 2022

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... Read more

The Generator Project – 1st Anniversary

18th August 2022

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... Read more

Worst House on The Street

17th August 2022

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. ... Read more

Hunted

16th August 2022

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... Read more

Lucky in Waterlow Park

10th August 2022

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 Read more

Runners Need

8th August 2022

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 Read more

Award winning Atlanta shoots in London

25th July 2022

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... Read more

Set Ready in Liverpool

20th July 2022

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... Read more

Euro ’22

‘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... Read more

National Lottery

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... Read more

The Generator Project – Second Quarter Report

7th June 2022

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... Read more

Pistol

30th May 2022

‘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:... Read more

PRU

20th May 2022

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... Read more

The Essex Serpent

16th May 2022

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... Read more

The Last Union

13th May 2022

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... Read more

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

10th May 2022

#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... Read more

All the Old Knives in London

3rd May 2022

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... Read more

Set Ready in Waltham Forest

28th April 2022

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... Read more

Kingston University

25th April 2022

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... Read more

Slow Horses Across London

22nd April 2022

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... Read more

Night Sweats

19th April 2022

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... Read more

Operation Mincemeat

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... Read more

Set Ready in Northern Ireland

14th April 2022

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... Read more

Not Going Out Season 12

12th April 2022

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... Read more

BBC Idents

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... Read more

Spotlight on Kingston

3rd April 2022

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... Read more

Top Boy 2

28th March 2022

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... Read more

Bridgerton

23rd March 2022

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. Read more

Our House

17th March 2022

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... Read more

Batman in the Capitol

4th March 2022

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... Read more

Burgess Park features in latest Lloyds Bank advert

1st March 2022

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... Read more

Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly

28th February 2022

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... Read more

Friends of Russell Square

25th February 2022

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 ... Read more

Spotlight on Barnet

17th February 2022

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.... Read more

Mood for BBC3

14th February 2022

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... Read more

Islington features in local musicians video

3rd February 2022

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... Read more

This is Going to Hurt

31st January 2022

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... Read more

‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’ in South London

24th January 2022

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... Read more

The Vegetarian Butcher – Gunnersbury Park and Museum

17th January 2022

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... Read more

Trigger Point around the capital

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... Read more

Invasion In London

10th January 2022

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... Read more

Set Ready website launches

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... Read more

Ragdoll, from the producers of Killing Eve

7th January 2022

'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... Read more

‘A Very British Scandal’ for the BBC

29th December 2021

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... Read more

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