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Locations
"The setting and magnificent sea views, together with the positive attitude of Hastings Borough Council's film office, were the clinching factors for our decision to film in the area. We are absolutely delighted to be spending some time here in Hastings."
Jonah Coombes, location manager for Lark Hall Films Ltd.
"It has been a wonderful experience, thanks in no small part to the local council for all their support."
Lord Attenborough, Director 'Grey Owl', 'Shadowlands'
Hastings, of 1066 country is rife with beauteous landmarks and picturesque landscapes making it a wonderfully ideal place to shoot your production.
Places such as Alexandra Park, the Tourist Beach, Hastings Old Town and the Castle Ruins are places of deep cultural resonance that are frequently bought into enquiry by Location Managers.
Hastings was the key location for the ITV Drama ’Foyle’s War’ as well as the comedy film ’Is there Anybody There’ starring Sir Michael Caine. Additionally, Bodiam Castle will be the site for a Walkers advertising campaign and Robertson Street was also used in a major Disney advertising campaign.
Here at Baird we would be delighted to help you in your production and we can help facilitate the acquisition of;
-Professional, local crew
-Equipment Hire
-Catering
-Green Rooms
The following links provide information about Hastings involvement in film as a location and the services that aim to help popularize this.
1066 Country:
Screen South:
Screen South have an active network of contacts available for download towards the bottom of the page.
Hidden Hastings:
Look through our continually growing collection of film locations in and around the Hastings area. There are various locations with interesting characteristics and qualities that will suit a whole range of atmospheres and genres.
Click the link to view our current collection.
