“When replacing Stockholm, the home of The Crow Girl in the novel, Bristol was always such an obvious choice. Its maritime past, historical importance, strong local socio-political identity, and the brilliant aesthetic diversity all played brilliantly into our story. And shooting in the city was a delight. The largely local crew was exceptional, allowing us to produce a high-end drama on a pretty-tight budget. Tony Wood, CEO Buccaneer Films
“We worked with a first-class crew from Bristol and the South-west who are some of the best in the country. We also had a huge amount of help from the Bristol Film Office, making the job of planning a shoot across the city in multiple locations as painless as it could be.”
Andy Mosse, Producer, The Crow Girl
“From a locations perspective, returning to Bristol for Boarders S3 was a fantastic experience. With The Bottle Yard Studios as our production base, we were able to efficiently coordinate filming across a wide range of locations throughout the city, making the most of the incredible variety Bristol has to offer on screen. Working in Bristol is always enjoyable, and the support from both the Studios team and the Bristol Film Office makes a real difference on the ground. Their understanding of the practical needs of production, combined with their proactive and collaborative approach, helps ensure that filming across the city runs smoothly. The people leading both organisations are a genuine pleasure to work with, and their ongoing support makes Bristol a great place for location teams and productions alike.”
Cara Wiltshire, Location Manager, Boarders
“Bristol Film Office were exemplary in helping source locations. There were last minute location changes needed because of weather or cast availability – alternatives options were quickly suggested and things like parking suspensions and road closures were issued quickly and efficiently. In addition Bristol Film Office helped Boarders source last minute Graffiti artists which were needed in order for us to complete filming at a new location.”
Carleen Beadle-Larcombe, Line Producer, Boarders S2
“With the help of Bristol Film Office, we aimed to attract local talent and give opportunities to those from underrepresented backgrounds across the crew. In addition to this, we brought on Latent Pictures, a Bristol-based company working with underrepresented filmmakers, to produce all our ‘behind the scenes’ footage.” Madeleine Sinclair, Executive Producer, Boarders
“For a proudly Bristol-set show, the range and variety of locations the city offers is unparalleled and was a key part of The Outlaws’ distinct identity. At all times, the Film Office were supportive and proactive with assisting the production. Our experience of shooting in the city could not have been more positive.” Luke Alkin, Executive Producer, The Outlaws
“We can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for us over series 1-3 of The Outlaws. It wouldn’t have been possible without your help.”
Locations Team, The Outlaws
“The Bottle Yard Studios and Bristol Film Office could not have been more flexible and more supportive to our ever-changing circumstances. I would return to shoot in Bristol in a heartbeat.” Producer Nickie Sault, The Outlaws (S1&2)
“Filming in Bristol was a fantastic experience. The city is incredibly film-friendly, with ideal locations that added a larger-than-life landscape to our film. Shooting at the Bristol Marina, Cascade Steps and Bristol City Hall among other locations in the city brought a unique grandeur to our scenes. The people of Bristol were exceptionally cooperative, which was crucial for us, especially while filming with a global superstar like Diljit Dosanjh. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Bristol Film Office for their outstanding support, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable filming process. With a crew of 80 people, we filmed in Bristol for a month, and the city’s hospitality and infrastructure were top-notch.” Manmord Singh Sidhu, Producer, Jatt & Juliet 3
“From the undeniably talented local crews to the fantastic facilities available at The Bottle Yard, Bristol was the perfect home for A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.” Frith Tiplady, Executive Producer, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
“Filming Alex Rider S3 at The Bottle Yard, and more specifically being one of the first shows to shoot at their brand new TBY2 facility, was a real advantage for us. Ideally placed for Bristol’s fantastic location options which are smoothly managed by the city’s Film Office, it proved to be the only choice for us.”
“Relocating Alex Rider (S2) from London to Bristol was a decision born from COVID-19 but it proved to be a successful choice on every level. The range of locations that Bristol and the West Country gave us were amazing. Add in the top rate Bristol film crew and we had a recipe for making another exciting season of Alex Rider that the audience love whilst doing so in a fantastic city that welcomed us and helped us to make the show COVID-safe. Bristol Film Office were a first-class resource that helped us on that journey and we are very grateful.”
Richard Burrell, Producer, Alex Rider
“Bristol Film Office and the Balmoral team led by Rob Skuse immediately understood the brief and were invaluable in bringing Port Royal Harbour to Princes Wharf Bristol. Although the fabulous MV Balmoral is not quite an Atlantic crossing Windrush vessel of the time, it is a beautiful period-correct ship with a hugely experienced (mostly volunteer) team less than one hour from our studio. The Dock with its impressive cargo cranes of yesteryear (operational still) and the sleek lines of MV Balmoral combined wonderfully with the design team’s Jamaican dock set dressing – for a brief moment, a small part of Bristol docks was transformed into a busy embarkation point for islanders starting their journey to Britain.” Ben Mangham, Supervising Location Manager, Black Cake