Contents
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Foreword by Editor
Film and TV production is booming in
the UK. Let’s take a moment to look at
the opportunities and challenges this
presents to our creative industries.
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Britain’s most amazing film &
television locations
Some of the most successful
productions of the past few years were
shot right here in the UK. We reveal
some of the most fascinating locations
used in recent productions.
09
Brodie Pringle highlights the
challenges of working on
location in Scotland
Does Scotland’s film and television
industry hold the key to success?
Creative Scotland’s location manager
Brodie Pringle reveals what it’s like on
the set of some big productions.
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Closing down town - all you
need to know about traffic
management
Traffic management sounds like a
potential nightmare for producers out
on location. But even complex shoots
can run smoothly if they are planned
carefully and well in advance.
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Why we need film
commissions
They give out permits, help with
finding crew and talent, and some
of them even provide funding for the
work of new talent. Who are these
heroes of our modern industry?
Britain’s film commisioners, of course.
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