HBO series Youth filmed at Middlesex University Hendon campus
Students gain on-set experience and work as paid extras through university partnership.
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Scenes for the new HBO Max comedy series Youth, starring Sharon Horgan and Aran Murphy, have been filmed at Middlesex University's Hendon campus. The series, which focuses on a woman in her 50s navigating life's challenges, featured a school graduation scene filmed in the university's Grove Atrium for its first episode. Future episodes will also include footage shot around the campus and at StoneX Stadium.
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Middlesex University has collaborated with FilmFixer, a UK film services company, to bring productions to its campus. This partnership has resulted in the filming of eight productions at the university in the past year, including projects for Apple TV, the BBC, and Netflix. Students from arts and creative industries courses have had the chance to observe live filming, work as paid extras, and engage with professionals from various departments, including the locations team and graphic design.
“Bringing major productions to Middlesex gives our students a fantastic opportunity to see the industry up close and gain on-set experience.”
Helen Bendon, deputy dean for education, arts and creative industries at Middlesex University
Helen Bendon, deputy dean for education, arts and creative industries at Middlesex University, stated that the university's collaboration with FilmFixer helps remove barriers for students seeking access and experience on large-scale productions. She expressed anticipation for continued opportunities for students to build skills and industry networks.
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Promoting local production
The partnership between Middlesex University and FilmFixer is a component of Screen London Barnet. This initiative aims to establish the borough and the wider north London area as a centre for film, television, and digital content production. Emily Charlton, film service manager at FilmFixer, highlighted the value of integrating major productions into educational settings for creating meaningful opportunities within the screen community.
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+What is the new HBO series that filmed at Middlesex University?
The new HBO Max comedy series is called Youth. It stars Sharon Horgan and Aran Murphy and focuses on a woman in her 50s navigating life. Scenes for the show were filmed at Middlesex University's Hendon campus.
+What opportunities did students have during filming?
Students from Middlesex University had the chance to work as paid extras on the set of Youth. They also gained on-set experience by working with professional crews in areas like the locations team and art department.
+Why is Middlesex University partnering with FilmFixer?
Middlesex University is partnering with FilmFixer to attract more film and television productions to its Hendon campus. This collaboration is part of Screen London Barnet's initiative to promote the borough as a hub for content production and provide students with industry experience.
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