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Beat About the Bush

Beat About the Bush hires out absolutely anything connected to music performance, from amps to xylophones and everything in between. OffScreen Magazine went to find out more… Words by Lynda Beckett Adrian Purbrick has the finest collect of musical instruments … Continue reading

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Elstree Studios – Films fit for a King

Elstree Studios celebrates its 85th anniversary this year. As well as attracting American blockbusters and television productions, major expansion plans are being explored to cope with demand. In the second part of a two part feature Tanya Reed talks about … Continue reading

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And Cut

Check the gate and if the gate’s good lets bring on the stunt double. Gary Arthurs J.I.S.C Stunt Co-ordinator/Performer takes us behind the scenes into the world of a stuntman. How often have I been on set waiting around and … Continue reading

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Elstree Studios – The British Hollywood in 2011

Elstree Studios celebrates its 85th anniversary this year. As well as attracting American blockbusters and television productions, major expansion plans are being explored to cope with demand. In a two part feature, Tanya Reed reveals why the studios are known as the ‘British Hollywood.’ Continue reading

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Meet the man who makes bodies – John Schoonraad

Workshop 6, Elstree Studios, Borehamwood is where you will find an incredible man with a small army of workers helping him to create humans, from new-borns to Granddads and everything in-between. Words by Lynda Beckett Continue reading

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Heatherwick Studio

It was back in 1997 that OffScreen first noticed the work of Thomas Heatherwick. To be honest we didn’t know who he was at the time, now his studio is producing stunning iconic structures. Words by Lynda beckett Continue reading

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The Wrangler’s Tale – To Gotham and Beyond

Since 1978, Day Murch has worked principally in the field of costume maintenance and performer care. He carries the unique credit on all six films of the Batman franchise of ‘Batsuit Wrangler’, and has worked alongside feisty orangutans and pop legends. In the second of two instalments he continues to discuss his work in the film and tv business.
Words by Day Murch
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The Life and Trials of a Prosthetics & Makeup Artist

Davy Jones transforms film stars. Words by Davy Jones Continue reading

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