Editorial
The Scout’s Report
The logistical nightmares, local lore and practical magic it takes to put a real place on screen.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring · 6 min read
Hobbiton: the set that refused to leave
A sheep farm, an aerial search and a set that was supposed to disappear.
By Tama Whiu · August 19, 2026
The Third Man · 8 min read
Chasing Harry Lime through Vienna
A city in ruins, a zither and a wheel: how The Third Man found its locations.
By Lena Hofbauer · August 5, 2026
La La Land · 5 min read
The magic hour above Los Angeles
How La La Land chased the light across the city.
By Marcus Bell · July 22, 2026