Lincolnshire has joined the red carpet A-list stars by gaining official ‘Film Friendly’ status.
Could this mean (sharp intake of breath) we’ll be bumping into Brad Pitt on Lincoln’s Steep Hill, sharing the Cleethorpes Land Train with George Clooney or asking Jennifer Aniston if she has 20p for the car park in Stamford...?
And the answer is – maybe!
But more importantly, Lincolnshire being film friendly gives reassurance to directors and scouts that when they film in Lincolnshire they will get a certain level of service, help and advice – which is music to their ears.
The knock on effect of Lincolnshire’s film friendly status could potentially mean more movies are made here; which would have a fantastic effect in the local economy, especially tourism, as people love to visit their favorite film locations.
Remember The Da Vinci Code and The Young Victoria at Lincolnshire Cathedral? Pride and Prejudice at Burghley House? Or Atonement starring Keira Knightley and Elizabeth: The Golden Age, with Cate Blanchet. All of them helped shine the spotlight on Lincolnshire.
If you want to know more see the press release www.lincolnshiretourism.com/media-room/press-release/2009.
We’ll let you know when Steven Spielberg is on the phone...CG
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