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The TV crew producing upcoming sci-fi drama ‘Citadel’ have hailed Birmingham for facilitating an ‘incredible shoot’. Amalgamated Pictures Limited, filming on behalf of Amazon Prime, wrapped up on November 24 after nine days shooting in the city.

The multi-million pound production stars Richard Madden of Game of Thrones fame and actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

A staggering 430 background extras were used in the first three days of filming, from November 15 to 17. Edmund Street was closed every evening from around 7pm until the early hours to allow filming to take place. Cornwall Street was also used by the production team for parking. Amalgamated employees were spotted several times travelling from their Jewellery Quarter base – with actors even seen crossing Great Charles Street Queensway on horses.

Location manager Bill Darby told BirminghamLive : “The shoot went incredibly well, and the sequence is going to look amazing.

“We are all very grateful to the city for its help. It was a hugely complex and ambitious sequence to put together. It is a credit to the city and Film Birmingham for it being such a success.”

More 2021 Filming

Birmingham this year has become a hotbed for TV series and film; from Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise shooting Mission Impossible 7 in Grand Central, to new ITV crime drama DI Ray filming outside Three Snowhill. In a welcome boost to the city, DI Ray and Citadel were both being worked on at the same time, with the former’s production crew also spotted in St Paul’s Square.

News also revealed how the BBC plans to investment around £50million into Birmingham as the broadcaster looks for a new base in the city.

A BBC spokesperson said: “We’ve made a commitment to do even more in Birmingham, which means we’ll have more staff in the city in the coming years and different needs. We are exploring a number of options for the future including staying at our current base at The Mailbox.”

Source: www.birminghammail.co.uk

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A brilliant opportunity for filmmakers and sound enthusiasts to learn from an industry professional has been rebooted for the second time.

This specially tailored masterclass on sound has been brought back to The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (TRC) for filmmaking professionals, sound recordists and enthusiasts to experience the importance sound plays from conception to recording to dubbing in film.

The sound Maestro, Neil Hillman, famously known for Pirates of the Caribbean, BBC3 Man like Mobeen and Doctor Who will deliver an insightful masterclass on how to avoid sound disasters when creating films. Neil is a prestigious Royal Television Society award winner for ‘Best Production Craft Skills’ in 2010 and a multiple winner for sound design at the New York film festival and has amassed over 600 individual IMDb credits making him the perfect professional to run the masterclass.

The talk ‘Can the sound department have a word?’ is specifically aimed at showing how the various Film Production departments such as camera, lighting, grips, wardrobe, location scouts, actors, the first assistant director and the director can actually jeopardise the economic and artistic success of a film, if they don’t have location sound (50% of the product) in mind as they plan; and the huge negative impact on the schedule, budget, quality and overall efficiency this can have.

It details the topics that need to be considered in pre-production for a smooth shoot, ensuring that the best sound is presented to post-production. The focus being on getting the most ‘bang for your buck’ from the sound department. Most expensive sound disasters are totally avoidable, and this talk ensures that all film professionals, not just the sound department, have that information and knowledge to hand.

Programme

Optional – 5.30pm-6.30 Tour of recording facilities
7pm-8.30 Masterclass
8.30pm-10.30 Networking
Food and drinks can be purchased at the Royal Conservatoire bar.
Open to anyone interested in sound recording and dub including music recording at Conservatoire

Dates: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Venue: The Recital Room, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7XR

To book tickets please click here.

Greatest Dancer is an exciting new dance competition for BBC One, produced by Syco Entertainment and Thames for all great dancers!

They are looking for all types of dance styles to showcase all great dancers in the country and compete for an exciting prize of £50,000. We welcome all applicants from soloists, duos and groups.

Entrants must be 7 years old and above and have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom (If you proceed to the next stage, you will need to be available for one day between 10th – 13th August)

Venue: MAC Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH
Date: Thursday 14th June 2018
Time: 1pm – 8pm

Applicants must turn 7 before 10th August 2018. Any applicant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the audition otherwise they will not be seen.

New game show looking for teams of action movie addicts and film fanatics who want the chance of winning cash prizes and a holiday.

Are you a film fanatic with an appetite for adventure? Could you and your mates answer quiz questions and face physical challenges like a real action hero?

A brand new ITV game show is looking for a heroic team leader and three teammates to take part and have the chance of winning cash prizes and a holiday.

So if you are a Die Hard movie buff, think no Mission Is Impossible and your brains and brawn are your Lethal Weapon – then get in touch. Please click here for further information on how to apply.

Super-smart families wanted!

The popular prime time quiz show `Britain’s Brightest Family’ is coming back for another series.

So if you think your family’s got what it takes to be in with a shout of being crowned `Britain’s Brightest Family’ and winning a FANTASTIC CASH PRIZE then apply now!

We’re looking for FAMILY TEAMS OF 3, consisting of a child aged between 11-16 and two adult family members aged 21 or over to take part.

To apply email your name and number to casting@gamefacetv.co.uk ASAP!

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