Barbican business events unleashed: Cinematic dreams meet iconic spaces

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Barbican Business Events: London’s Barbican Centre is becoming a top choice for film & photo shoots, attracting big brands & showcasing its unique architecture.

The Barbican Centre in London is cementing its status as a premier venue for film and photography projects. Over the past year, the Barbican’s Business Events division has successfully facilitated shoots worth over £150,000, drawing the attention of elite labels and companies such as Yves Saint Laurent, Adidas, Harper’s Bazaar, Amazon, John Lewis, Doc Martens, French Connection, Net a Porter, Madame Tussauds, and Chase Vodka’s collaboration with Tinie Tempah.

The Centre’s distinctive design and aesthetic charm have established it as a favorite spot for notable productions. This was exemplified by the filming of “The Kitchen,” a movie directed by Daniel Kaluuya with Kano in the lead role, which spent a week shooting in the Barbican Conservatory and has since been released on Netflix. The movie highlights the diverse and visually engaging environments the Barbican has to offer.

Offering a variety of exceptional filming sites, from the verdant Conservatory to the expansive Barbican Hall, and its emblematic brutalist architecture set against the London skyline, the Barbican provides filmmakers with a range of captivating and adaptable settings for their projects.

The Barbican’s skilled team, with a strong background in event management and the arts, expertly handles both extensive and intimate productions. Every project benefits from the support of a dedicated event manager, guaranteeing efficient and effective shoot operations. This level of service, coupled with the venue’s remarkable visual appeal, positions the Barbican as a top selection for film and photo shoots.

Jenny Waller, the Barbican’s Head of Sales, notes the significant impact of focusing on expanding their offerings for shoots, not only for revenue generation but also for enabling broader access to the arts. The profits from these activities are directly reinvested into the Centre’s arts and education programs, broadening the community’s engagement with the arts.

Feedback from The Production Factory about a recent shoot praises the Barbican team’s supportiveness and efficiency, highlighting the positive difference made by having an event manager available to assist throughout the production process. They expressed eagerness to return for future projects.

The Barbican Business Events team provides detailed information on opportunities for filming and photography. Additionally, they participate yearly in FOCUS London, the UK’s premier conference that connects suppliers with content creators.

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