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Where Do We Want to Film?
Before the weekend, we got together as a group and organised a checklist of things that should be accomplished by the end of the weekend. We each were tasked with something different, myself was to compose a shortlist of potential shooting locations that we could utilise within the production of our news package. I wanted to ensure that all these locations would remain within the Kent/Sussex area simply due to accessibility and ease of access. I also felt it important to include the addresses and contact numbers below also, for future reference. Contact will be necessary to acquire potential filming permission that may be required.
1) Cobtree Manor House Forstal Road | Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3AX, England
- Rural area, public park.
- Nice area, ease of access (Maidstone)
- Contact No; 01622 715702
2) Leeds Castle Penfold Hill | Leeds, Maidstone ME17 1PL, England
- Beautiful Scenery
- Maidstone area, ease of access.
- Road access nearby, allows for car use.
- Historic significance, how times have changed?
- Contact No; 01622 765400
3) Lock Lane | Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3AU, England
- Farm area, open and easy to access.
- Local, Maidstone area
- Quaint little town, could work well and wouldn't likely disrupt many people.
- Animals in the area, could work for b-roll.
- Contact No; 01622 763936
4) Thurnham Castle, Castle Hill Rd, Thurnham, Maidstone ME14 3LE
- Local area
- Castle background, could work well for establishing shots and b-roll.
- Smaller, less grandiose than Leeds Castle
- Access directly from the road
- Contact No; 01303 266327
5) Castle Farm - Lavender | Redmans Ln, Sevenoaks, TN14 7UB
- Gorgeous filming location
- Associated with the Kent Film Office
- Picturesque lavender fields
- Road access
- Contact No; 01959 523219 (Farm Shop)
6) Dungeness Beach | Dungeness Rd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9NB
- Fantastic beach area
- Road access
- Fairly local
- Large amount of potential filming spots
- Contact No; (See specific locations e.g. Lighthouse)
Currently these are my key considerations for potentially interesting and visually unique filming locations. I aim to add more to this list as I go, however due to the area we're working with, the majority of local locations tend to be farms and castles, with some of the more notable ones listed above. It's also worth baring in mind that regardless of where we decide to shoot, we will have to ensure we have permission to film before doing so, for most locations listed above, this can be done through the Kent Film Office. However for those that aren't covered by said jurisdiction, we can simply contact them directly using the provided contact numbers.
I'm optimistic going into this week!
Before the weekend, we got together as a group and organised a checklist of things that should be accomplished by the end of the weekend. We each were tasked with something different, myself was to compose a shortlist of potential shooting locations that we could utilise within the production of our news package. I wanted to ensure that all these locations would remain within the Kent/Sussex area simply due to accessibility and ease of access. I also felt it important to include the addresses and contact numbers below also, for future reference. Contact will be necessary to acquire potential filming permission that may be required.
1) Cobtree Manor House Forstal Road | Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3AX, England
- Rural area, public park.
- Nice area, ease of access (Maidstone)
- Contact No; 01622 715702
2) Leeds Castle Penfold Hill | Leeds, Maidstone ME17 1PL, England
- Beautiful Scenery
- Maidstone area, ease of access.
- Road access nearby, allows for car use.
- Historic significance, how times have changed?
- Contact No; 01622 765400
3) Lock Lane | Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3AU, England
- Farm area, open and easy to access.
- Local, Maidstone area
- Quaint little town, could work well and wouldn't likely disrupt many people.
- Animals in the area, could work for b-roll.
- Contact No; 01622 763936
4) Thurnham Castle, Castle Hill Rd, Thurnham, Maidstone ME14 3LE
- Local area
- Castle background, could work well for establishing shots and b-roll.
- Smaller, less grandiose than Leeds Castle
- Access directly from the road
- Contact No; 01303 266327
5) Castle Farm - Lavender | Redmans Ln, Sevenoaks, TN14 7UB
- Gorgeous filming location
- Associated with the Kent Film Office
- Picturesque lavender fields
- Road access
- Contact No; 01959 523219 (Farm Shop)
6) Dungeness Beach | Dungeness Rd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9NB
- Fantastic beach area
- Road access
- Fairly local
- Large amount of potential filming spots
- Contact No; (See specific locations e.g. Lighthouse)
Currently these are my key considerations for potentially interesting and visually unique filming locations. I aim to add more to this list as I go, however due to the area we're working with, the majority of local locations tend to be farms and castles, with some of the more notable ones listed above. It's also worth baring in mind that regardless of where we decide to shoot, we will have to ensure we have permission to film before doing so, for most locations listed above, this can be done through the Kent Film Office. However for those that aren't covered by said jurisdiction, we can simply contact them directly using the provided contact numbers.
I'm optimistic going into this week!
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