We can all agree that Christmas is the most magical time of the year. Even if you don’t agree, you can see that almost as soon as the clocks turned back, decorations started going up around London turning it into a winter wonderland – with lights, music, markets and a bit of rain (that we can pretend is snow). We can also agree everyone is recording and posting pictures of all the beautiful magical things around town. How fun and exciting would it be to shoot a film during this holiday season? The streets are full of people and decorations. Don’t be a scrooge, grab your camera, or even your phone, and start shooting at some of these enchanting spots right here in London.
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Light displays in London
Oxford Street is a well known shopping street, and this time of year it’s decked in stunning Christmas lights all around
Regent Street is one of the largest light shows in the country and includes a stunning golden angel
Winterlight at Southbank Centre in South London is a cultural hotspot, they have an open-air exhibition with talents from around the world. This show pushes boundaries about issues in life, technology, and nature with the use of lights and film.
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Christmas Markets in London
Covent Garden is a lovely place where you can find a Christmas sandwich festival, late-night shopping, and even “snow” once the festive season gets started.
Sparkle in the Park in Greenwich where you’ll find lights, fire art, interactive pieces, and even food, drinks and live music.
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Winter market at Bows Arts is good for all ages, with locally made gifts and of course food, drinks, and stunning lights.
Christmas at Kew Gardens is beautiful. This is a good time to walk under the stars and have a fresh look at the stunning greenery with lights and street food.
Churchill Arms, a pub in Kensington, is the most decorated pub you will find.
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Grab a hot chocolate or mulled wine and head to Central London where you will find even more markets lights and food in Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, The Angel, London Bridge, Kingston, Kings Cross, and the list goes on, so don’t miss your chance to capture and experience all these amazing places that can be featured in your films.
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I’m 23 years old from Tulsa Oklahoma, involved in athletics and arts since I was young.
I’ve volunteered at art centers, theaters and small festivals back home.
I went to school for cosmetology. After graduation I worked in a spa and salon behind the chair doing hair, makeup and nails. I am one of the interns at Raindance. My goal is to be involved in marketing and filmmaking from styling hair and makeup for actors on set to editing clips behind the scenes.
Monica has a BA in Journalism and English from the University of Massachusetts and an MS in Journalism and Communications from Quinnipiac University. Monica has worked as a journalist for over 20 years covering all things entertainment. She has covered everything from San Diego Comic-Con, The SAG Awards, Academy Awards, and more. Monica has been published in Variety, Swagger Magazine, Emmy Magazine, CNN, AP, Hidden Remote, and more. For the past 10 years, she has added PR and marketing to her list of talents as the president of Prime Entertainment Publicity, LLC. Monica is ready for anything and is proudly obsessed with pop culture.
