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By Nia Daniels. The Knowledge.
Supervising location manager (SLM) Jonah Coombes has worked on a huge variety of films and scripted projects in his 23 years in the industry, from The Mother and The Constant Gardener at the start of his career to the more recent Paddington in Peru and Blitz.
By Carrie Wotten. Media Careers Podcast
Location Manager, Scout & Location Routes Founder Oliver Laurenson-Gore spoke with Carrie Wootten for the Media Careers Podcast. He was able to share his journey of from creating cardboard sets to hiding his Dyslexia for a number of years.
By The Location Guide. Makers Magazine.
As the battle for filming space heats up, movie and TV projects are increasingly setting up shoots, accommodation and production bases at hotels across the UK.
Jay Hynd | The Guide Liverpool. Nailing It Podcast.
Meet Faye and Claire Newton, founders of Liverpool Locations, one of the most successful film and TV location scout businesses in the UK. Find out how you can build a blockbuster business in film as well as getting some great behind the scenes stories form the shows and productions they have worked on. What exactly is a location manager, what makes the perfect film location, how much do home owners get paid for going up their living rooms to a TV show, and what challenges does a location manager face when on set?
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By Nia Daniels. The Knowledge.
Director Michael Morris was determined to demonstrate the importance of London in the story.
By Yasmin Omar. The Curzon.
Co-producer Karin Shiel and producer Monique Walton discuss how they scouted locations for their heartfelt, prison-set film.
By Dodd Vickers. Locations on Two.
People sometimes compare the intense experience of making a movie with waging a small war. If there is any truth to this sentiment, then Emma Pill has the battle scars. Her most recent skirmish was the Academy Award winning film 1917. Earlier projects like Blade Runner 2049, Spectre, Captain America : The First Avenger , The Bourne Ultimatum and Munich were her training ground.
Fionola Meredith. The Irish Times.
Forget CGI: when A-list directors and high-rolling pop stars need stunning locations to shoot they call on Catherine Geary.
By Tom Dexter and Danion Hughes. Filmmaking Framed Podcast.
Join us as we sit down with Adam Betterton, an experienced location manager known for his work on projects like Jurassic World Dominion, Killing Eve, and Black Mirror. In this episode, Adam shares his journey into the film industry, the critical role of a location manager, and how he has helped others break into the field. Adam discusses the importance of tenacity, creativity, and practical problem-solving in scouting and managing locations. Discover the unseen career path that is essential to the success of any film production.
Albert.
The BFI-backed debut from writer/director Charlotte Regan paints a heart-warming tale of community and belonging on our screens – read on to find out how that ethos was replicated in the sustainable efforts of the behind-the-scenes team.
By Rebecca Liu. The Guardian.
Globe-trotting in search of picture-perfect scenes for the screen is not always as glamorous as it sounds. But to better understand these unsung heroes’ shadowy art, you first have to track them down …
By Tom Dexter and Danion Hughes. Filmmaking Framed Podcast.
In this episode of Filmmaking Framed, we dive deep into the world of film locations with Ashleigh Shuttleworth, an experienced Location Coordinator known for her work on projects like 15 Love and Extraordinary Season 2. Discover the secrets behind mastering the logistics of film locations, from managing contracts to coordinating with various departments. Ashleigh shares her journey from reality TV to high-end film and television, offering valuable insights and tips for aspiring location coordinators. Learn about the challenges and rewards of this pivotal role in filmmaking, and why it might be the perfect career for you. Tune in for an inspiring and informative discussion that sheds light on the essential yet often overlooked world of location coordination.