The Pros and Cons of TV and Film Production in Glasgow
Film ProductionGlasgow has recently been the location for movies such as Cloud Atlas, Fast and Furious 6, and World War Z. It is also the production base for the major new American sci-fi TV series Outlander. The city has long been a favorite for British TV and film companies. So what is it about Glasgow that makes it such an attractive location, not just for producers and directors in Britain but around the world? What are the pros and cons of filming in Glasgow? If you’re involved in making a TV series or film, then perhaps Glasgow could have something to offer your own production. Glasgow is a city with great character. On one hand, it’s a very charismatic city, exciting, artistic, confident. It’s noted for its welcoming nature, its friendly citizens and seen as a city of culture, a city of sport. It hosts the Commonwealth Games in 2014. At the same time, Glasgow still has problems associated with its past. Poverty, alcohol and violence to name but three. However, it’s this mix