Friday 2 July 2010

London Underground Filming

The London Underground is a very popular transport provider used by millions of people and has become a common place in filming industry.

Filming in the Underground has become very popular during the years with films like Harry Potter, Green Street, Bend it Like Beckham, Love Actually and many more.

Music videos have also been filmed in the London Underground like 'Hung Up' video by Madonna and 'Fire Starter' by the Prodigy. The Prodigy video is below


However filming in the London Underground is not as easy as you may think. There are certain rules and regulation that you need to follow in order for you to be allowed to shoot.

  • For a two hour permit the size of crew can not be more than 5
  • Lightweight equipment only
  • The student crew size can only be 5 or less.
  • Crew needs to check every scripts and layout
  • All members needs to where their ID.
Not Allowed
  • Begging
  • Illegal drugs
  • Graffiti
  • Ticket touting or fare invasion
  • Assaults on passengers or staff
  • Use of fire arm or other weapons
  • Nudity.

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