Filming at Firle – Previous Projects
The beauty of Firle Place and the surrounding parkland, villages and countryside of the 7000-acre Firle Estate ensures it is a very popular corporate event venue and as a location for a wide range of filming projects.
Throughout the year, we welcome film crews of all sizes and work with them to bring their visions to life. Many successful movies, tv series, advertisements have been completed here at Firle. In this article, we take a look at three of the most interesting. Read on to find out more:
EMMA
2019
Working Title Films / Blueprint Pictures / Focus Features
Firle Place was used as a primary location in the feature film adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved classic Emma. Brought to the big screen by Autumn de Wilde, the all-star cast includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Nighy, and Miranda Hart.
Nominated for 2 Oscars and a Golden Globe, as well as numerous awards and nominations for Best Production Design, Emma was a huge global success. Playing a principal role in that success was Firle Place which was transformed into Emma’s home of Hartfield. Multiple areas and rooms within the manor house offered the authenticity and charm that ensured the beauty of the film captivated audiences everywhere.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
2023
Netflix
This mini-series is a spin-off of the renowned Netflix series, Bridgerton. Its story is loosely based on an alternate history take on the rise of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz to prominence and power in the late 18th century. The series proved extremely popular, winning an EMMY and receiving rave reviews from audiences around the world.
The magnificent Long Gallery at Firle Place was used to portray the Ledger estate. It provided the grandeur and impact the location warranted, significantly enhancing the storytelling.
The Last Boy
2019
Kirlian Pictures / PA Film Developments
Inspired by the works of 13th century Sufi mystic and poet, Rumi, The Last Boy is a sci-fi/fantasy thriller filmed in 2019. It was written and directed by Perry Bhandal and starred Luke Goss, Peter Guinness and Flynn Allen.
The Last Boy follows Sira, a young boy sent on a journey by his dying mother with the world’s end imminent. To bring this mysterious story to life, Firle Place was chosen due to the variety of locations on offer. The exterior of the manor house, its courtyards and outbuildings, and the surrounding parkland and woodland were all cleverly used by the director and cinematographer to give the movie its distinctive aesthetic.
We’re very proud of the productions that Firle has been chosen to support over the years. Playing a part in their success has been a huge honour. The variety of spaces at Firle Place and across the wider estate make it an extremely attractive option for filming projects, as a corporate event venue, or as a location for marketing and brand activations.