Essex Church Lands Starring Role in New Knives Out Film
Essex has long been a favourite location for filmmakers, but now it’s taking centre stage in one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises. Holy Innocents Church in High Beech, Epping Forest is the star location for the third instalment of the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. The blockbuster, featuring Hollywood A-listers […]
Tales of the unexpected: Essex Chocolate maker becomes a supply chain star in new Frankenstein show.
From horror chocolatier to Netflix collaborator—how Essex craft talent is powering the film supply chain When Netflix and Guillermo del Toro’s production team needed chillingly realistic props for their Frankenstein adaptation they turned to a rather unusual supplier—Sarah Hardy, Essex-based “horror chocolatier” and founder of The Edible Museum in Sible Hedingham. This fascinating corner of […]
Where Heritage Meets Hollywood
From Historic Docks to Cinematic TriumphEssex’s Marine Heritage Specialists – Powering the Film Industry When audiences marvel at sweeping maritime scenes in blockbuster films, few realise the craftsmanship and expertise behind the camera. One of Essex’s best-kept secrets, Heritage Marine Ltd, plays a pivotal role in bringing these cinematic visions to life—quietly anchoring the global […]
Starring Essex! – The Essex Film Office launch new interactive map showing where top film and TV shows were filmed
The county’s film office has launched a new movie map to encourage film buffs and tourists to visit top TV and film locations. Ever wondered what the big trucks are parked up in a disused carpark? Or why there are people in Hi-Viz jackets directing traffic when there aren’t any road works? It is more […]
The Jury: Murder Trial – filmed in Essex for Channel 4
“We used Shire Hall for an ambitious Channel 4 courtroom TV series as the courtroom and building helped shape the character and visual style of the series.” “The British jury system – judgement by twelve of one’s peers – is shrouded in secrecy, but does that only serve to cover up flaws in the system? […]
Mr Bates v The Post Office
The Essex Film Office is delighted that the historic Chelmsford landmark, Shire Hall, is starring in the upcoming four-part ITV drama ‘Mr Bates Vs the Post Office’. Filming took place earlier this year for the new series, written by acclaimed screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes (‘Tom Jones’, ‘Honour’, ‘Vanity Fair’) and produced by ITV Studios and Little […]