The nominations for the 2021 British Independent Film Awards were revealed this Wednesday 3rd November, detailing the talent nominated for this year's awards. BIFA, the British Independent Film Awards, highlight and reward the best, most innovative and creative independent filmmaking and filmmakers in the UK.

A true-life spy drama, an unlikely paramedic duo and a superhero ensemble - just some of the film and high-end TV currently filming in the capital and on our screens. Get the low-down of what productions are filming where and what to watch this November, as well as a round up of recent and upcoming Film London activity.

The first longlists for the 2021 British Independent Film Awards were revealed this Wednesday 20th October, detailing the talent longlisted in the Breakthrough categories of the awards. Across four different categories, 13 first-time directors, 20 first-time writers, 16 breakthrough producers and 16 new performers were recognized. BIFA, the British Independent Film Awards, highlight and reward the best, most innovative and creative independent filmmaking and filmmakers in the UK.

Beyond The Frame is a new podcast presented by Film London and hosted by CEO Adrian Wootton that takes a look at the creative voices in the screen industries that we don't see in front of camera. We talk to directors, producers, costume designers and more with all levels of experience to find out more about film, TV and games.

Film London’s Winona Navin-Holder spoke to Catherine Owen, Head of Venue Sales & Marketing at {10-11} Carlton House Terrace, and Ali James, Location Manager for Cruella, about their shared experiences shooting the Disney hit.

Mayor joins film industry stars and leaders to urge Londoners and tourists to get ‘Back to the Big Screen’ as he unveils free film screenings in Trafalgar Square.

We spoke to Pat Karam, Location Manager of series one-three of The Crown, Ian Hutchinson, Location Manager for series four, and Rose Harding, Head of Events at Southwark Cathedral, about their experiences shooting the Netflix megahit. Netflix first shot at Southwark Cathedral back in 2015 for series one, returning in 2019 for series four.

Watch the Film London 2021 Showreel here!

With Bridgerton Season two filming underway currently, we spoke to Sophie Linin, Senior Business Development Manager at Royal Museums Greenwich (one of our Premiere Locations) and Paul Tomlinson, Location Manager for Bridgerton about their shared experiences of shooting Bridgerton season one at Queen’s House.