The Bottle Yard Studios

31/10/2024

Team PGGB wraps our Bristol Hub celebrations with a tour of The Bottle Yard Studios!

Yesterday, Laura Aviles, Head of Film for the Studios and Bristol Film Office, who also sits on our regional Committee showed them around the home of recent hit productions Rivals, The Outlaws and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

🔗 In case you missed it, photos from our Bristol event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1125379386257950&type=3

31/10/2024

The long awaited drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror & the Light, based on the final novel in Hilary Mantel’s multi award-winning trilogy, will arrive on BBC iPlayer & BBC Onee on Sunday 10 Nov at 9pm with new episodes premiering weekly 👑

Production for the six part drama, directed by 7-time BAFTA award winner Peter Kosminsky, was once again based at Bristol's Bottle Yard Studios, whilst filming took place on location in England & Wales 🎬

A Playground and Company Pictures co-production for the BBC and MASTERPIECE. Watch the newly released trailer ⤵️

“…have the axe in your hand.” Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Watch on from 10 November. ...

31/10/2024

A great evening connecting with The Production Guild of Great Britain, Netflix & on Tuesday night, to mark all the great work coming through from Bristol & the South West🎬- with Bristol Film Office

25/10/2024

Proud to be featured in this important global report by Olsberg•SPI and Association of Film Commissioners International | AFCI, not once but twice:

1. Our Studios are a featured case study of "best practice in screen sector infrastructure development" (pg 49)
2. Our Film/HETV Workforce Development Programme delivered with Bristol UNESCO City Of Film & Bristol Film Office is a featured case study of "a robust and comprehensive DEI measure integrated into a workforce development initiative" (pg 60)

To have our work highlighted in this way alongside a select few, chosen by such highly-respected international screen sector research bodies, is a huge vote of confidence. Read the report via the link below ⤵️

24/10/2024

First-look pics are in for series two of hit comedy-drama Boarders, which filmed earlier this year at The Bottle Yard Studios and on location in Bristol with support from Bristol Film Office 🎬

Following widespread critical acclaim (including a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes🍅) for its first series, Boarders will be returning for a 2nd term on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three next year 👏

Josh Tedeku (Jaheim), Jodie Campbell (Leah), Sekou Diaby (Toby), Myles Kamwendo (Omar) and Aruna Jalloh (Femi) are back at St Gilbert’s. Whilst series one saw these five outsiders begin to thrive, series two asks how much they’re willing to sacrifice just to survive.

Created and written by the BAFTA-nominated Daniel Lawrence Taylor (who co-stars as Gus), Boarders is produced by Studio Lambert, part of All3media, in association with All3media international for the BBC

View all images & read more: https://bit.ly/3YkoBCJ

All images courtesy BBC/Studio Lambert Media Ltd/Jonathan Birch

The BBC has released first-look pictures for series two of hit comedy-drama Boarders, which filmed earlier this year at The Bottle Yard Studios and on location in Bristol with support from the city's Film Office. Boarders will arrive for a second term next year on BBC iPlayer

23/10/2024

"It's a great city to film in, there's so many brilliant crews that work out of that part of the country... there's so many fantastically talented people that work in the industry there... you know if you're filming in Bristol you're going to be surrounded by experts. And it's also just a lovely city to be in, isn't it? I love being down there."

Listen again to chatting to BBC Radio Bristol's Joe Sims about filming at The Bottle Yard Studios and making great TV in our part of the country 💖

The former Doctor Who actor talks about filming the hit series in the city.

18/10/2024

As today is officially , the team have dusted off their shoulder pads, donned their denim and are giving major scrunchie/legwarmer vibes - all in honour of the series launch👏 (Yes, we really do go 'all in' to support the releases of shows we host!) Big thanks to our tenants Bristol Costume Services, for supplying their sumptuous 80’s-wear for this very special occasion ❤️- with Bristol Film Office

18/10/2024

👠 👠 👠 Rivals has arrived! 👠 👠 👠
Hit the link below to read our blog with insights into the making of the show at our premium TBY2 facility and on location in Bristol & the West country.

“Bristol and The Bottle Yard Studios were the perfect production base for Jilly Cooper’s Rivals, which is set in the glorious countryside of the Cotswolds,” says Producer Eliza Mellor. “We were very excited to be the first production to use the two main stages of TBY2 and they certainly lived up to our expectations.

“We were able to build the TV studio, complete with a 1980’s control room on one of the stages and used the second stage for other Corinium TV interiors, the Priory kitchen and sitting room and many other small sets that were needed across the series. We also had our production and art department offices on site at The Bottle Yard and the staff were on hand to help with all our requirements. We were able to find all the locations within a 30-mile radius of The Bottle Yard. And one of the big attractions of filming in the Bristol area is that there are so many local crew of a very high calibre to choose from.”

We've included galleries of the studio sets built at TBY2, and there's more about Bristol locations to look out for that were facilitated by Bristol Film Office, including streets around St Nicholas Market and Harbour Hotel Bristol, and Aerospace Bristol which supplied a certain iconic jet that fitted the bill perfectly, being so distinct to the jet-setting 80's era and Bristol's supersonic reputation for aviation ✈️

Plus more from ITV Studios Head of Production Gary Matsell, about the local crew and trainees that were so vital to the making of this show 🎬

Rivals is produced by Happy Prince TV, part of ITV Studios
Streaming now on Disney+

Read in full 👇

Brand new eight-part drama Rivals has arrived on Disney+ today, after shooting at The Bottle Yard Studios' premium TBY2 facility, and on location in Bristol wand the West Country. Produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios, Rivals is based on the celebrated novel by the best-selling West-country....

17/10/2024

One day to go folks! is streaming on Disney+ tomorrow 👠
Filmed at The Bottle Yard Studios and on location across Bristol (supported by Bristol Film Office ) and the West of England 👏 👏👏

17/10/2024

The annual application window for the ScreenSkills Trainee Finder scheme is now open - it closes on 6th Nov (2pm). If you’re based in Bristol/the West of England and you get onto this scheme, it’s highly likely you’ll be placed on productions that are actively filming in our region, many of which are the biggest shows made at The Bottle Yard 🎬

Spread the word, this scheme is open to those with less than 12 months’ paid experience - let’s make sure as many people in our region as possible are aware of this fantastic opportunity to bring forward the next generation of crew! 👇

Want to start your career in or ?

Applications to ScreenSkills’ flagship training programme, , are now open!

This year, the ScreenSkills Children’s TV, Film and High-end TV Skills Funds are teaming up to deliver a single ScreenSkills Trainee Finder programme, so that trainees can build experience across multiple genres, develop broader skills and placement opportunities across the UK.

ScreenSkills Trainee Finder trainees receive training in health and safety and how to manage finances and are provided with networking opportunities and industry masterclasses to improve employability.

Click the link here to read more about the programme, find a list of the different departments recruiting trainee roles, and apply: https://www.screenskills.com/training/trainee-finder/

Applications close on 6 November

09/10/2024

The warmest of West country welcomes to Real SFX LTD, the latest addition to our Creative Hub of businesses based on site at The Bottle Yard Studios!

One of the UK’s leading special effects companies, Real SFX was founded in Cardiff in 2008, and has become a trusted name in the industry having worked on major titles including BBC dramas Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders, Netflix hits You and Fool Me Once, and feature films such as The Expendables 4.

Covering the whole of the UK, the company’s expertise includes;
🎬 Pyrotechnics (e.g. explosions and fire effects)
🎬 Atmospheric Effects (e.g. fog, smoke, rain, wind)
🎬 Mechanical Effects (e.g. custom-built rigs and mechanisms for action sequences)
🎬 Environmental Effects (e.g. simulations of natural phenomena like storms and floods)

Real SFX is also behind KIT4CREW, the new sustainable initiative designed to make use of unused or unwanted creative industry workwear - a scheme we fully support here at The Bottle Yard Studios (you'll find donation bins stationed in numerous locations across our two sites). This valuable initiative saw Real SFX named Green Business of the Year at the 2024 South Wales Business Awards last month 👏👏👏

Danny Hargreaves, Real SFX Founder and Company Director, says: “We are absolutely thrilled to be opening a Real SFX workshop at The Bottle Yard in Bristol. Expanding our presence to this vibrant and creative hub marks a significant milestone for Real SFX. The Bottle Yard offers a unique environment that aligns perfectly with our commitment to excellence and innovation in special effects, and the promotion of sustainability in the industry.

“We were keen to strengthen our presence within Bristol, and The Bottle Yard was the natural choice for this expansion. We will be utilising our skilled crew in the area and also offering new training and job opportunities to bring more talent into the industry, either by upskilling local professionals such as electricians, engineers and carpenters, or by supporting new entrants. This move not only enhances our ability to serve our clients better but also reinforces our role in the UK’s thriving film and TV industry. We look forward to contributing to the innovative projects and exciting developments happening at The Bottle Yard.”

Full story:

Leading special effects company Real SFX is the latest film and TV industry company to join our creative business hub at The Bottle Yard Studios. Headquartered in Cardiff, Real SFX is one of the UK’s leading special effects companies. Founded in 2008, it has become a

08/10/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Round 3 Intro Webinar yesterday, giving you the lowdown on our Workforce Development Programme 🎬

Applications for Round 3 are now OPEN and will close at 5pm on Monday 14th October 2024.

Missed the Webinar? Don't worry, you'll find full Programme details and online application form on our webpage here: https://bit.ly/workforcedevelopmentprogramme

- with Bristol UNESCO City Of Film, Bristol Film Office, Bristol City Council, West of England Combined Authority

04/10/2024

"I've filmed three TV shows in Bristol. I've done Poldark, The Outlaws and The Forsyte Saga at The Bottle Yard Studios, which I just adore; it feels like going home whenever I'm there, which is so nice. And Bristol has everything. The culture, the people are so friendly, and there are so many different hubs; it's just such an incredibly welcoming city. There's always something happening, something to do. It feels young and vibrant."

We 💖 this Bristol Life magazine interview with the super talented Eleanor Tomlinson, who is currently making her stage debut in new play 'Reverberation' at Bristol Old Vic (2 Oct-2 Nov)!

Eleanor is a very familiar face to us here at The Bottle Yard and it's so rewarding to hear how much she enjoys working at our Studios and in the city of Bristol 💖

Read the full article (pg 44-47): https://issuu.com/mediaclash/docs/brl358_final/44

03/10/2024

The national Trainee Finder programme delivered by is a one of the best pathways into a film and TV career, with placements around the country. If you’re looking for an entry-level route into the industry, don’t miss the annual application window, which opens 16th Oct ⬇️

Posted • Want to start your career in film and TV? Applications to ScreenSkills’ entry-level training programme, , open Wednesday, 16 October!

Are you interested in applying but curious to learn more about how the programme works?

Join the ScreenSkills Trainee Finder team at 18:00 on 16 October for a live webinar and Q&A with previous trainees and experienced industry professionals, who will explain what it is, how it works and whether it could be for you!

Register your free place now at ScreenSkills.com/webinar or find a link to book in our bio!

03/10/2024

On Monday (7th Oct, 5-6pm), we'll be running our Intro Webinar for ➡️ Round 3 ⬅️ of the West of England Film & HETV Workforce Development Programme 🎬
If you live in Bristol, BANES or South Glos and want to explore a career behind the camera, make sure you join us!

The Programme supports local people from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the workforce to become 'set ready' for entry level roles. After the Webinar, you'll be emailed the application form👍

30 successful applicants will attend an Industry Induction Day at The Bottle Yard Studios on Thurs 31st Oct, where they'll receive a tour and learn more about the different career specialisms available in scripted film or high-end TV production 🎬

They'll then have the opportunity to apply for a further 5 week training course equipping them with a range of ‘set-ready’ skills, delivered by industry trainers Matt Gras and Cara Bamford (Stepping Up Bristol)🎬

Register for the 7th Oct Webinar here: https://bit.ly/4duFkcb

- with Bristol UNESCO City Of Film, Bristol Film Office, Bristol City Council, West of England Combined Authority

02/10/2024

New cast pics? Yes please! 😊 ⏳



Posted • Not so gentle reminder that , the Original series, is streaming 18 October, only on Disney+.

02/10/2024

Good free training opportunity for any Bristol/West of England-based crew looking to move into Standby Art Director role.
Apply by 20th Oct. Training takes place in Cardiff on 23rd Nov (or London on 9th Nov)⬇️

🚨Don't Miss Out on This FREE Training Opportunity! 🚨

🎬 Want to step into the role of Standby Art Director? 🎬

Secure your spot in our fully funded, one-day masterclasses, delivered by Set Etiquette and fully funded by ScreenSkills Film and High-end Television Skills Funds made in the UK.

Spaces are limited, and the deadline is fast approaching!

⚡ Why Act Now? ⚡

Last year’s training was a massive success, and spots filled up quickly! This is a golden opportunity to take your career to the next level with hands-on experience on a live set, taught by industry professionals—production designers, directors, and directors of photography. Don't wait—apply today!

Hear from one of Last Year’s Attendees:
"Thank you SET ETIQUETTE LTD & ScreenSkills for making this experience possible . All of the training materials were well crafted for the 13 students, including myself. I thoroughly enjoyed the Standby Art Department Dressing training day. A special thank you to the industry professionals who shared their decades of experience and valuable insights into this exciting industry!"

Who Should Apply?

If you have 2 HETV or film credits in the art department and are eager to move into a Standby Art Director role, this opportunity is for you! We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

What You’ll Learn:
How to read and break down scripts
Expectations from directors, designers, and DoPs
Standby Art Director continuity,Set responsibilities and teamwork
Insider tips on excelling as a Standby Art Director—and more!
The masterclasses will be a live set complete with cameras to take you from the first day on the job through to working on set.

📅 Masterclass Dates:
London (Sutton): Saturday 9th November 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cardiff: Saturday 23rd November 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

⏳ Deadline to Apply: Midnight, 20th October 2024—Apply now before it's too late!

🔗 Apply today:https://www.screenskills.com/bookings/high-end-tv-and-film-standby-art-department-dressing-for-camera/6222fa2e-f9e2-4dd0-a204-841af9097cd0/

For any access needs or support during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
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02/10/2024

Stunning first look pics have been released by the BBC for upcoming mystery , filmed this Summer in & around Bristol with our support, and on the Devon coast 📸

It was our pleasure to assist producers Mammoth Screen to film this lavish drama which is brimming with 1930's style and intrigue. Coming to BBC One & BBC iPlayer in 2025!

Featured image: Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Ella Lily Hyland as Nevile Strange and Audrey Strange (Image: BBC/Mammoth Screen/James Pardon)
Filming location: Steps from Park Street leading to City Hall, Bristol 💖

View all images: https://bit.ly/406qQMP

23/09/2024

Our brilliant tenants Phoenix Casting Agency are seeking an Artiste Booker to join their team based at The Bottle Yard Studios.

If you’re a “switched on, lively, dynamic person with tonnes of drive” then head to their website for full vacancy details: https://phoenixcasting.tv/about-us/vacancies

Be quick! Interviews will be held in the first 2 weeks of Oct 💫

19/09/2024

One month to go! We’re so proud to have been the studio home to this incredible show and its ✨FINE✨cast 🔥 🔥 🔥 - and of course, the legend that is Jilly! 💖



Posted • Is it hot in here or is it just them? 👠
, the UK Original series is streaming October 18, only on Disney+.

18/09/2024

"Five Go Filming at The Bottle Yard"🏃🏻‍➡️🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️🏃🏽‍➡️🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️🐕

We're delighted to share that the new series of is the latest drama to embark on a filming adventure at The Bottle Yard Studios 😊🎬

The 2 x 90min series is created for TV and executive produced by Nicolas Winding Refn (BYNWR) & Matthew Read (Moonage Pictures) and follows on from the highly successful first series which aired on the BBC. The premiere, The Curse of Kirrin Island, was CBBC’s number one rated episode in 2023.

Diaana Babnicova returns as George, alongside Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick and Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne. Making up the fifth member of The Famous Five and the gang’s faithful furry friend, is Kip, the Bearded Collie Cross playing Timmy the dog 💖

Produced for the BBC in the UK, in co-production with The Mediapro Studio which also holds distribution rights for Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.

Read more 👇

The BBC, Moonage Pictures (The Gentlemen) and Nicolas Winding Refn have announced that filming has begun on a brand-new series of The Famous Five, the latest drama to move into production at The Bottle Yard Studios. Series two of the hugely successful Enid Blyton adaptation is produced for the BBC i...

12/09/2024

📣 We're getting ready to open applications for Round 3 of our Film & HETV Workforce Development Programme 📣

It's designed to support local people from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the workforce to become 'set ready' for entry level roles 🎬

So if you live in the West of England and fancy a career in scripted production, register now for our Round 3 Intro Webinar on Monday 7th October. After the Webinar finishes, you'll be emailed the application form for the Programme👍

Full details: https://www.thebottleyard.com/home/skills/west-of-england-film-high-end-tv-workforce-development-programme-2024/

This programme is delivered by The Bottle Yard Studios, Bristol UNESCO City Of Film & Bristol Film Office and funded by the West of England Combined Authority Mayoral Priority Skills Fund. It is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

11/09/2024

Our team members Kat, Jane & Jenny attended the inaugural summit in Cardiff yesterday, hearing all about the best new approaches to working with D/deaf, disabled & neurodiverse (DDN) talent behind the screen 👍

A really inspiring day full of motivation and guidance for us to take home and put towards our work with the 🙏