News

From studio updates and community activity, to film industry initivatives and partnership opportunities - All the latest is right here.

HOP goes to Cannes, and finds it turning green…

HOP visited the famous and star-studded film festival to spread the word on our fresh new approach to studio development. Whilst discussing our work with producers and studio executives, Katya Baker discovered sustainability at the top of many agendas.

Tackling the skills shortage in the industry

The film and television production industry is facing the looming spectre of a major skills shortage during a boom period for projects. As part of our plans the HOP team are working hard to offer education and employment opportunities in Central Bedfordshire, to play our part in tackling this.

Planning permission approved

At the Central Bedfordshire Development Management Committee (DMC) meeting on the 23rd August, planning approval was granted for the plans at our Quest Pit site. We are therefore entering the next phase of the development process for HOP Bedfordshire.

Prioritising Mental health & wellbeing for crews

Mental health is in crisis in our industry. All stakeholders, operators, producers must step up and seize the initiative in rectifying this - With HOP taking big steps as part of our masterplan to enhance the daily lives of crew on site.

First planning consultation

Successful completion of the first major milestone in the planning process, with genuinely positive signals from the local community