How to film in London
What you'll learn
- Understand how to film safely and with the correct permits in London
- Knowledge of the other organisations that may need to be informed in London
- Application process for applying for permits
- Understanding of Location Management and the role of a Location Manager
Requirements
- Basic understanding of London
- Interest in Filming
Description
This course is your ultimate guide for filming in London. If you are a student making your first short or feature film or never filmed in London this course is for you!
Through this learner would will understand how filming works in London through the boroughs, authorities and landowners whom all require permissions and permits. You will also find out about the role of a Location Manager and the locations department whom gain permissions on larger scale projects. Filming in London can be expensive but Oliver tells you about ways in which you can be affective with all budgets and types of filming.
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. 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 worked for FilmFixer (UK’s largest film office in London).
Who this course is for:
- Freelance Film & TV Crew
Instructor
- 4.1 Instructor Rating
- 3 Reviews
- 6 Students
- 1 Course
Oliver Laurenson-Gore (Founder, Location Manager & Scout for Location Routes) 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. 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 worked for FilmFixer (UK’s largest film office in London). Oliver open to job sharing and is co-leading an initative to see more people in the locations department having this opportunity.