16/07/2026
Looking back at a film we produced for the Duchy of Cornwall to mark International Day of Forests, one thing still stands out.
Like most outdoor shoots, we'd had hoped for good weather. But with filming dates fixed and an editing deadline to meet, there wasn't the option to wait for sunshine.
Instead, we embraced the conditions. As we arrived at Wistman's Wood on Dartmoor, low cloud and mist hung over the ancient woodland. Far from being a setback, it helped capture the temperate rainforest exactly as it is, damp, atmospheric and shaped by its environment.
It's a good reminder that producing films on location isn't always about waiting for perfect conditions. Preparation is important, but so is being ready to adapt. Sometimes the weather changes, sometimes the light disappears, and sometimes the conditions give you something better than you had planned for.
In this case, the mist became part of the story and looking back, it's hard to imagine the film without it.
Watch the film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NBam57t-tY