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Cinders at Ashby Hall

Backyard Productions was lucky enough to be able to shoot at Ashby Hall in Lincolnshire on the 12th September 2009. The Gardens and lake are beautiful, and we had sunny weather for our scenes with the King, Queen and Minstrel. We also filmed inside in an attractive panelled dining room (for the castle... [Read more]

Sundown Adventureland Filming

At the beginning of September, we had a very busy few days filming at Sundown Adventureland. On Wednesday 2nd, we filmed the Prince and Dandini in several locations around the park, then, at the weekend (4th-6th), when MANY more extras arrived, we filmed scenes at Cinders’ cottage with the Ugly... [Read more]

Trailer shoot is underway

The script/song writing, tech tests, set/prop building and costume acquiring/modifying all came together on 27 August when BYP began filming the concept trailer for Cinders. BYP were thrilled with the number of volunteer extras and crew that endured so much; everyone involved has done an amazing job! The talent and commitment of the actors has […] [Read more]

Cinders studio filming

Backyard Productions were fortunate to have the use of the University of Lincoln’s TV studio to film some of the interior and exterior bluescreen work for the Cinders trailer. A new experience for many, we had a very productive three days at the end of August. The sets and props designed and overseen... [Read more]

Cinders tech test weekend and get together

Last weekend (August 1/2) Backyard Productions had the first tech test weekend for the Cinders project. It was an opportunity for many of the cast and crew to meet and get to know each other. The focus of the weekend was on testing of costumes, filming techniques and set pieces. Also, fun was had acting […] [Read more]

Last minute audition, just in!

We’ve had a last minute audition for the role of Prince in Cinders. It certainly sets the bench high for the singing ability of the Prince… Just to clarify. Yes, that is Darren, the Executive Bully of Backyard Productions. [Read more]

One small step forward; two giant leaps backward

Monday 20 July marks the 40th anniversary of the first man on the moon. To celebrate the achievement we had a moon party hosted in usual great style by Darren and Sandra on Saturday! Space style fancy dress was worn…astronauts, stars, planets, 60’s dress and even Albert II the first chimp in space. Darren and […] [Read more]