January to March
The year started with TREASURE TALES a new Screen Glue live action series for CBeebies which aired in July, unlocking the story of Cornwall’s rich history through found objects. Friends Fred and Pete live in the Cornish village of Port Isaac and spend their days hunting for treasures, each object has a story that Fred and Pete bring to life when they go on their adventures across Cornwall.
March saw Cornwall serving as a double for The Mull of Kintyre, where two musical legends gather at a Scottish Cottage to discuss a collaboration, in upcoming Jim Hosking feature film from Cornish production company Bosena.
April to June
The early summer brought a flurry of documentaries to Cornwall, including SAVING LIVES AT SEA and COUNTRYFILE.
June saw production of THE SEVERED SUN, a folk horror starring Emma Appleton and Toby Stephens, shooting close to Bodmin Moor. In an isolated religious community, Magpie murders her abusive husband, awakening a supernatural beast. Produced by Grasp the Nettle Films & Lunar Lander Films, the film will mark the feature debut of Cornwall-based writer-director Dean Puckett.
Also in June, Moonage Pictures and byNW announced that filming had begun on a brand-new series of THE FAMOUS FIVE for the BBC in the UK in co-production with ZDF in Germany, with some filming taking place in Cornwall. The series, based on Enid Blyton’s 21 stories, follows five daring young explorers as they encounter treacherous, action-packed adventures, remarkable mysteries, unparalleled danger, and astounding secrets.