Our second of two blogs are about Top 20 items to bring is very weather and survival orientated. This is mainly due to the nature of our role which involves working on the move and most of the time outside. If you missed the first part of the blog it is available here This list is very much for location marshalls and assistants starting out (plus also Floor Runners) and not for more senior roles whom probably need a lot more – including a laptop to hand. Enjoy the first part below; A good torch, possibly a head torch. Really useful for dimly lit interiors, early starts and late finishes. Spare socks – nothing worse than damp cold feet with […]
A controllable period residential street around a church in London. Permissions required from Met Film Unit & Southwark Film Office. Don’t forget we can provide your Traffic Management Services
Our first of two blogs (coming later this month) are about Top 20 items to bring is very weather and survival orientated. This is mainly due to the nature of our role which involves working on the move and most of the time outside. This list is very much for location marshalls and assistants starting out (plus also Floor Runners) and not for more senior roles whom probably need a lot more – including a laptop to hand. Enjoy the first part below; Have a spare charger or battery pack for your phone Is your phone really going to survive 10+ hours on the go with looking for directions, taking calls and messaging?…always have a spare in your bag! Bring […]
In last week’s Autumn Budget/Statement, it was announced that in 2025, electric cars will no longer be exempt from Road Tax. Of course, this is following the news that there will be a ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030. I thought I would talk about my own experiences (as a Location Manager & Scout) for trying to be more aware of my own carbon footprint. Of course I have seen bad practice…. like the time when a Director of Photography (DoP) plugged in his electric car into a diesel generator at a film studios. You have got to question is this right?…Whom should be providing the facilities?…Whom should be paying for this cost?… Within the Film & TV industry […]
Beaconsfield Loop offers long stretches of roads for heavy dialogue scenes in a countryside setting. Route starts from a popular and well used Unit Base. In around 18 months, sections of this route are likely to be able to gain road controls. Permissions required from Buckinghamshire Film Office & Thames Valley Police. Don’t forget we can provide your Traffic Management Services
Brunswick Route offers a residential area with long stretches of treelined roads and residential housing. There is some gradient change and railway arches that offer some other interest to this route. Permissions required from Met Film Unit, Barnet Film Office & Enfield Film Office. Don’t forget we can provide your Traffic Management Services
A route from popular Unit Base – Finsbury Park. This driving route offers distinctive London feel. It does require some advanced planning as the route require permissions from Met Film Unit, Islington Film Office,Haringey Film Office & TFL Red Routes. Don’t forget we can provide your Traffic Management Services
Oliver trained in Location Management at the National Film & Television School (NFTS), Beaconsfield. He has worked on HETV & Feature Feature Films for the past four years. He mainly works in London and the South East but can work across the UK and has bases in Bristol, Dorset and Glasgow. Prior to becoming a Location Manager he worked for Resource Productions – a social enterprise in enabling those from underpresented backgrounds to get into the industry. During his time with the company, he was Production Manager for over 15 short & online films producing content for Channel 4 Random Acts and BBC Ideas. He also was involved with the setup of the Berkshire Film Office and has recently worked […]