Category Archive: Film Location

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Rowse Honey Filmed on Location in Reading

Rowse Honey Filmed on Location in Reading

Rowse Honey recently filmed part of their Three Bears Trailer on location at our Woods location house in Reading. Rowse everyday breakfast honeys are 100% Pure and Natural – just like nature intended: with nothing added and none of the natural goodness taken away. They are perfect for waking up your breakfast naturally and come […]

Film Locations Used in Peaky Blinders

Film Locations Used in Peaky Blinders

The new series of Peaky Blinders premiered Wednesday night on BBC, bringing the dapper Birmingham bad-boys (and girls) back to bless television screens for the fourth time. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries – the coming-of-age of the Industrial Revolution – most of the scenes for both Birmingham and London have been […]

Is Yorkshire Becoming the Next Film Location Hot Spot?

Is Yorkshire Becoming the Next Film Location Hot Spot?

When people think about a great film, they usually think about the storyline, the script that’s been written or even the characters who are in the film. But finding just the right film location for a film is just as important as all of the other elements in the film. London used to be the […]

A Breakfast Show with Added Grrr!!!

A Breakfast Show with Added Grrr!!!

‘The Three Bears’ commercial filmed on location in Reading at “THE WOODS” location house. If you go down to the woods today… Rowse update a familiar fairy tale for the modern world in their latest ad campaign. ‘The Three Bears’ – Matt, Joel and Phil. Too hot… too cold… just fabulous! Matt, Joel and Phil are three […]

Public Location Filming: Tips to Managing Public Traffic

Public Location Filming: Tips to Managing Public Traffic

Movie shoots are interesting to passing drivers and pedestrians, even if they do not get angry about being delayed, there is a chance that they could become distracted and can cause a major roadside accident. This is because they often end up watching how a movie is filmed instead of paying attention to where they […]

Advice to Filming on London’s Streets

Advice to Filming on London’s Streets

As one of the world’s busiest and architecturally diverse cities, London is a natural attraction for filming movies, TV shows, music videos and even computer game scenes. Regardless of why you wish to film on the streets of London, there are some very important steps you need to take to make sure your intended shoot […]

Set Design Basics For Photo Shoot, TV and Film

Set Design Basics For Photo Shoot, TV and Film

Have you ever watched a scary TV show and realized that just looking at the screen made you feel a little nervous? Have you ever watched a romantic comedy and realized in a heartbeat that the space that you were looking at was an intimate little Parisian cafe? If so, you can thank the set […]

Quantas Dreamliner TV, Film Advert Shoot Location

Quantas Dreamliner TV, Film Advert Shoot Location

Part of the latest Quantas Film advert shot in our London location to launch their Perth to London flights non-stop flights scheduled from March 2018.   Filming Location Penthouse Location: London, E1 Breath taking penthouse on the 21st floor, with over 2600 sq ft of floorspace and views to die for. This large three bedroom, […]

Filming in London, why Directors love to shoot here

Filming in London, why Directors love to shoot here

Hollywood and New York have been considered the centre of the film making industry, but that’s all beginning to change. More and more film directors are making the move to London for the production and post-production of their films, and it’s for good reason. London offers a number of advantages that appeal to directors that […]

Debenhams Photo Shoot & Video Shoot Location for Get the Look

Debenhams Photo Shoot & Video Shoot Location for Get the Look

Debenhams recent combined photo shoot and Get the Look video shoot was held at our London location house, Hackney. Debenhams Get the Look Spring/Summer17 experiment with vibrant colours. Whether it’s going strong in the waterline, heavy lining of the lower lashline or creating a smudge-effect, now’s the time to get those liners at the ready. […]

Lil Koli – Cash Money: Music Video Shoot Location

Lil Koli – Cash Money: Music Video Shoot Location

Lil Koli latest release ‘Cash Money’ video was shot at our London location house called Broadway. Produced by Dj A Boom and filmed by Elminofilms. Lil Koli – Cash Money Music Video Shoot Location Broadway Location: London, NW7 This large regency property has received a complete overhaul. The architect designed renovation has extended and transformed […]

Frances – Say It Again, Music Video Shoot Location

Frances – Say It Again, Music Video Shoot Location

Newcomer Frances has shared a new single ‘Say It Again’ with the music video being shot in our Twickenham location house called Hampton Lodge. Co-written and produced by Greg Kurstin and video by Marc Klasfeld. Frances – Say It Again, Music Video Music Video Shoot Location Name: Hampton Lodge Location: Twickenham, TW12 Lovely old villa […]

Millionaire feat. Nelly – Music Video Shoot Location

Millionaire feat. Nelly – Music Video Shoot Location

Cash Cash & Digital Farm Animals, Millionaire song used our Rectory location house in Surrey. The music video was directed by Sesan Ogunro, was released on June 27, 2016. Millionaire Music Video Music Video Shoot Location Name: Rectory Location: Surrey, RH1 This stunning house and gardens has large rooms with interesting decoration and props. Traditional […]

Little Mix – Little Me, Music Video Shoot Location

Little Mix – Little Me, Music Video Shoot Location

Little Mix – Little Me from the Salute Album used our Chapel location in Bermondsey, London to create the black and white edgy vibe for the music video. Little Me Music Video In an interview with FrontRowLiveEnt.com, regarding the official music video, Jesy Nelson said: “We’ve never really done a video like this before. This […]

Re-Shooting a Film Does Not Always End in Disaster

Re-Shooting a Film Does Not Always End in Disaster

A movie going into re-shoots has always been a sign of trouble. Most people signify a filmmaker re-shooting a portion of their film as a sign that it must not be very good. While this may be the case for a lot of films, there is absolutely no reason to fear the worst if an […]

British TV Filming Locations That You Should Visit

British TV Filming Locations That You Should Visit

One of the most relaxing and enjoyable way to spend an evening is to curl up on the couch and turn the telly to your favourite shows. Since many British shows are filmed on location instead of in a studio, it can be a magnificent way to explore areas of Britain that you have never […]

Filming Tax Incentives Globally

Filming Tax Incentives Globally

Many specifics are considered before the decision about where to shoot TV, film, or commercial productions, including bureaucracy or red tape hurdles, diversity or accessibility of the proposed location, studio space availability, talents’ ability or willingness to travel, and access to quality, efficient local area crew professionals. Naturally, tax incentives are always considered because the […]

7 Alternative Film Locations Around The World

7 Alternative Film Locations Around The World

When most people think of film locations, the first place that comes to mind is Hollywood, and it’s understandable why. Today the film industry is quite different from Hollywood’s “Golden Age.” Presently, film productions are taking place all over the world. From Bulgaria to the Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan, filming outside of the United […]

Uncover ITV’s Jericho Filming Locations

Uncover ITV’s Jericho Filming Locations

Jericho, a new eight-part series from ITV, follows the story of a group of industrial era navvies building the Culverdale viaduct, a re-imagined version of the real world Ribblehead viaduct in North Yorkshire. Navvies were the men responsible for building much of the infrastructure during the Industrial Revolution, from canals and dams to bridges and […]

UK Castles, just waiting to be filmed

UK Castles, just waiting to be filmed

The beauty and mystery that surround a castle can make it a perfect image for a sinister backdrop in a horror story, a mystical destination in a fantasy, or an exquisite look into medieval times. The United Kingdom has castles that will lend a dramatic atmosphere to any filmmaker’s movie scenes. Some castles have been […]