That's a wrap

You might not notice, but yet another film has been made in Snowdonia - this time the remake of Clash of the Titans.  The Daily Post erroneously reports that

not since Pierce Brosnan’s 007 used Snowdon as a stand-in for the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan has Wales’ foremost peak and surroundings played such a vital role in a major film

but in fact Snowdonia plays host to film makers of every persuasion on a regular basis. The Great Orme itself was used three times last year alone for shooting both feature films and adverts (watch the Landrover ad that uses the postcard motif carefully), the uninspiring Prince Valiant was shot in Gwyrch (Abergele) Castle, Willow in Betws Y Coed and an episode of Hetty Wainthrop  in Penryhn beach and Bryn Elian School, and those are only some examples of the filming that takes place on a regular basis.  Local suppliers make props, such as Daunts, although these are often unseen, since the heroes have to set forth, dauntless…

The weather in Snowdonia can be tricky, as we know, but it's a testament to just how scenic the area is that so many film-makers make the trek here and eschew the more usual locations. Many years ago, Carry on up the Khyber was made in Porthmadog when extras were paid ten bob each per day. Film making is very good for the area in many ways, and we can always look forward to a film about CCBC and its work. Possible titles could include "From here to Eternity" ,"Lord of the Rungs" or "We did it our way".   Tickets, anyone?