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CONTENTS UK IN FOCUS
2 Foreword by Sir Ridley Scott
4 Made in the UK A snapshot of forthcoming film and TV projects
6 Marvel’s Magical Mystery Tour Doctor Strangemakes the most
of its south east England locations
10 Dressed for Success The UK costume designers making their mark
across all genres
14 A Different Perspective Amma Asante on the importance of diversity
16 ACrowning Achievement London’s calling for Netflix show The Crown
18 Visual Pioneers How UK effects are fuelling productions of all sizes
22 Southern Charms The south west England locations that are at the
heart of Poldark
24 Small Screen, Big Success The global impact of UK television
52 Magic andMood JA Bayona’s A Monster Calls finds inspiration in
north west England
54 Behind the Music The UK facilities and talent creating award-
winning soundtracks
60 Fit for a Queen Game of Thronesreturns to Northern Ireland for
its sixth season
63 Land of Opportunity An overview of the UK’s ever-expanding
filming spaces
70 Dram Catchers The remake of Whisky Galore takes root in Scotland
72 Fantastic Feats David Yates takes on two of 2016’s biggest
blockbusters
74 Flying the Flag The new UK talent making its mark on the
international industry
77 Bang on Trend TV show The Collectionfound Wales the perfect fit
78 Support Network How the British Film Commission provides
frontline support at every stage of production
BRITISH FILM COMMISSION Chair, British Film Commission Iain Smith Chief Executive of the British Film Commission and Film London Adrian Wootton
UK OFFICE Head of Production UK Samantha Perahia Executive Assistant to the CEO and Team Coordinator Sonya Watt Research and Information
Administrator Abee McCallum US OFFICE Executive Vice President, US Production Kattie Kotok Consultant Jess Conoplia Executive Assistant Jennifer Patterson
COMMUNICATIONS Acting Head of Communications Darren Kalynuk Senior Press and Communications Manager Alex Deller Marketing and Events Coordinator
Arthur Laurent Digital Development Coordinator Margaret Davidson Communications Officer Avalon Lyndon Film Culture and Marketing Officer Lindsay Harvey
UK OFFICE British Film Commission,The Arts Building, Morris Place, London N4 3JG, UK,enquiries@britishfilmcommission.org.uk,+44 (0)20 7613 7675
US OFFICE British Film Commission, 2029 Century Park East, Suite 1350, Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA, info@britishfilmcommission.org, +1 310 843 2909
UK IN FOCUS Editor Nikki Baughan Screen International Editor Matt Mueller,matt.mueller@screendaily.com Broadcast Editor Chris Curtis,chris.curtis@broadcastnow.co.uk Group Head of
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29 to 49 Locations Mood Board From majestic mountains to
shadowy caves, romantic beaches to haunting urban
landscapes, the UK’s Nations and Regions offer a choice
of stunning filming locations to suit every mood
Front cover, from top
Scotland The Forth Rail Bridge (Stewart Hardy,www.tiltedimage.com)
Wales Llanddwyn Island London Westminster Bridge
Northern Ireland The Giant’s Causeway (Causeway Coasts and Glens)
England Lavender fields, Kent (Tim Gartside Photography)
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