At Screen Manchester we are frequently amazed at the incredible creative and scenic transformations that occur, often in the most unexpected places. As a team we are often briefed to locate sites across the city to enable producers to work centrally whilst creating incredible vistas that scripts require. We never cease to marvel at the metamorphoses brought into play to transform empty spaces into all manner of luxuriant and sometimes desolate landscapes.
Often this is down to the work of Alex, Richard and the team at Wainwright Film & TV Services who are December’s Facility of the Month.
This talented duo, spent some 20 years working together in agriculture and forestry, before bringing their expertise to the Film and tv industry. Working with art departments and location managers Wainwrights creates set specific landscapes using unique props, plants, trees, foliage and ground cover.
There are few credits rolls that don’t mention Wainwrights Film & TV Services. Examples include: Peaky Blinders, Victoria, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Happy Valley, The Ipcress Files, War of the Worlds, Wanderlust, The Irregulars, The Boys, World on Fire, Gentleman Jack, The ABC Murders, It’s A Sin, Cobra, Intergalactic, Help, Brassic, All Creatures Great and Small and Witness for the Prosecution.
The team thrive on a challenge so, even if a request seems near impossible, Wainwright Film & TV Services will make it happen.
Screen Manchester’s Film Office Manager Bobby Cochrane says, “Screen Manchester is always impressed at how Wainwrights Film & TV Services work so methodically and creatively. We have watched as the team transform stark urban landscapes into verdant gardens, post-apocalyptic and deserted terrain. We are super impressed with the team’s reinstatement services which ensure cast and crews can easily access and leave any outdoor location exactly as they found it. A much appreciated skill!”
Art Director Andy Watson adds, ‘I’ve worked with Richard & Alex at Wainwrights on a couple of films now, and I’m always impressed with their professionalism and expertise. Whether you need help with greens, ground work, road cover or creating a landscape, their knowledge and hard work is always impressive. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Wainwrights for any of your future projects, whether filming up North or throughout the UK.’
Wainwrights Film & TV Services provides a wide variety of services and leave no stone unturned when it comes to delivering a brief. Here’s some examples of what you can expect as part of their exceptional service.
Greenery & Props
The company supplies props, plants, trees and natural scenery to create indoor and outdoor landscapes for film, television, theatre and events.
From specific period landscapes and foliage, to wild greenery and bespoke set dressing. Their experienced team works with producers and content creators, from initial concept, to final installation, often providing creative and cost cutting solutions.
Creative Landscaping Services
Wainwrights Film & TV Services create landscapes for feature films, TV productions and corporate events. In their workshop and sawmill the team can construct any Film & TV structure required; from giant craters, to World War 2 bunkers delivered within budget.
Ground Cover
The company provides indoor or outdoor ground cover at any UK location.
The team can dress any set or road with a variety of materials including wood mulch, gravel, sand, turf, concrete, cobbles and more.
Manned Plant Hire
The fully licensed staff are qualified to operate a wide range of machinery including tractors, diggers, & wood chippers and can also provide plant and contracting services including site clearance, set prep and reinstatement.
Dressing Supplies
The company offers bulk bags of materials including rubble, coal, ivy, pre-burnt, leaves, timber, sand bags, sawdust, straw, hay bales, logs, scrap metal and more that can be hired or purchased and delivered to any UK location.
So, attention all producers, art directors and location managers! If you need a magic wand waved over your production look no further than Wainwrights Film & TV Services.
