Studio Filming Partnerships: Supporting Sustainability & Saving You Money!

Masterclass

The power of community & partnerships around a production can help transform the budget, ensure sustainability is part of every conversation and ease a producer's blood pressure. 

Hosted by Rachel Morrison, Director of Farnborough International Studios, this discussion with Producer Dominic Baker and Tom Birchman, Economic Development Officer for Rushmoor Council, will explore his production’s impact on the local community and the vital support provided by both the council and residents. From saving money through sourcing locations to embodying sustainable practices through gifting of huge set pieces to the MOD to support their drone training, which happens year on year, partnerships were critical in the curation and delivery of this film. 

Through the panel, we will share some best practices, some challenges faced creatively and the impact on the community.

About the speakers

Tom Birchman is the Economic Development Officer for Rushmoor Borough Council and is passionate about partnerships and opportunities to support business growth. Tom delights in building networks and supporting opportunities for economic development and business support across the borough and surrounding areas.

Dominic Baker is a London-based Producer. Having many years of experience in Production Management working across TV and Film for the likes of Sky Arts and the esteemed horror director Jake West, Dominic has honed his skills as a talented and efficient filmmaker.

Rachel Morrison is the Director of Farnborough International Studios, home to two 22,000 sq ft sound stages, 20,000 sq ft of workshop space, and over one million sq ft of unit-based and parking facilities.