Why Marlow?
Marlow Film Studios is on a mission to create a working space of unparalleled quality, designed for filmmakers within global High-End film and TV production in the heart of the UK’s filmmaking community – whilst also simultaneously benefitting the wider community.
We believe ongoing commitments to both community and our nation’s creative culture are needed to establish a place that meets industry demand and where leading talent can work and pass on skills to the generations to come.
We’ve set our sights on long-term results. This kind of legacy requires a strong culture rooted in a powerful vision and that’s why our team will stay on as project operators and creative supporters for the long-term.
We believe ongoing commitments to both community and our nation’s creative culture are needed to establish a place that meets industry demand and where leading talent can work and pass on skills to the generations to come.
We’ve set our sights on long-term results. This kind of legacy requires a strong culture rooted in a powerful vision and that’s why our team will stay on as project operators and creative supporters for the long-term.
Our Story
In 2015 the UK overtook California as the world’s filmmaking destination and has continued to outperform. Leading this success is Buckinghamshire.
A significant history of blockbusters from Brief Encounter to the James Bond franchise and many other globally recognised film and TV productions make this area the focus of an essential part of the UK creative economy.
Bringing stories to life is a global industry and the UK, indeed Buckinghamshire boasts some of the world’s best storytellers. The expert artisans, technicians, designers and creators who help to produce the world’s best films, are found right here.
A significant history of blockbusters from Brief Encounter to the James Bond franchise and many other globally recognised film and TV productions make this area the focus of an essential part of the UK creative economy.
Bringing stories to life is a global industry and the UK, indeed Buckinghamshire boasts some of the world’s best storytellers. The expert artisans, technicians, designers and creators who help to produce the world’s best films, are found right here.
The workforce is local. About 600 of the most recognised industry specialists in the UK live within 15 minutes of Marlow and two thirds are within a reasonable travel time.
With one in five young people ranking the film industry as their dream career, the world’s greatest storytellers need a new and a better home in an environment that respects them and the broader environment. A visionary place that attracts the best talent, housed under one roof to work together. Somewhere for young talent to learn and grow, where the latest technology is used to its most dazzling effect.
Marlow film studios: where the world’s greatest story-makers belong.
The workforce is local. About 600 of the most recognised industry specialists in the UK live within 15 minutes of Marlow and two thirds are within a reasonable travel time.
With one in five young people ranking the film industry as their dream career, the world’s greatest storytellers need a new and a better home in an environment that respects them and the broader environment. A visionary place that attracts the best talent, housed under one roof to work together. Somewhere for young talent to learn and grow, where the latest technology is used to its most dazzling effect.
Marlow film studios: where the world’s greatest story-makers belong.
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ROBERT LAYCOCK
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Robert brings 30 years of experience in the British film and TV industry as a producer, editor and writer. He is currently working on an adaptation of the celebrated cult novel The Magus with Sir Sam Mendes and Dame Pippa Harris.
Robert is also an executive partner of the Ian Fleming Estate, including the creative opportunities of the James Bond franchise. He lives on an organic farm near Marlow, and is a dedicated supporter of sustainable agriculture.
Robert is also an executive partner of the Ian Fleming Estate, including the creative opportunities of the James Bond franchise. He lives on an organic farm near Marlow, and is a dedicated supporter of sustainable agriculture.
WILLIAM STONOR
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
William has over 20 years of professional experience in international corporate finance and as a member of HM Diplomatic Service. As Lord Camoys he is also the custodian of Stonor Park, one of the region’s most historic houses. He has managed the estate since 2016, and his commitment to environmental issues sits at the heart of his work protecting Stonor’s landscape and grounds.
William is also a trustee of Nepal’s National Trust for Nature Conservation and a member of the House of Lords.
William is also a trustee of Nepal’s National Trust for Nature Conservation and a member of the House of Lords.
SIMON BARROWCLIFF
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Simon is a seasoned property professional and has spent a career of 40 years in the industry as a trusted advisor to some of the world’s largest investors, as well as a company director and consultant.
As head of international investment in London at the world's largest property advisory company, CBRE, Simon has been involved in many high-profile transactions in the UK and across North America, Western and Eastern Europe. He lives in the Chilterns, where he is currently the chairman of a property investment company. Simon also sits on a number of charities’ boards and is an active volunteer for a mental health charity.
As head of international investment in London at the world's largest property advisory company, CBRE, Simon has been involved in many high-profile transactions in the UK and across North America, Western and Eastern Europe. He lives in the Chilterns, where he is currently the chairman of a property investment company. Simon also sits on a number of charities’ boards and is an active volunteer for a mental health charity.
JOHN HARTZ
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
John has spent his career in financial services, initially at PwC, and later across private equity, co-founding the UK-based Inflexion in 1999. John is passionate about the environment and over the last 20 years has planted millions of trees and invested in renewable energy.
He and his family also support a range of charities focused on improving outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. John is particularly keen that Marlow Film Studios will be energy efficient and sustainable and will provide training opportunities for young people in the local area.
He and his family also support a range of charities focused on improving outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. John is particularly keen that Marlow Film Studios will be energy efficient and sustainable and will provide training opportunities for young people in the local area.
Project Team
To deliver this 21st Century purpose built film studio campus a world class design team were selected to
bring forward the vision.
bring forward the vision.
Prior + Partners (P+P) is an urban planning and design practice formed with the ambition to create urban environments that delight and inspire, are safe and memorable, and recognise the social, civic and environmental responsibility that lies with creating
new places and communities.
new places and communities.
WilkinsonEyre is a leading architectural practice with
a portfolio of national and international award-winning projects. The practice has built bold, beautiful, intelligent architecture across all sectors. Project highlights include the Guangzhou International Finance Center – one of the tallest buildings in the world, the giant, cooled conservatories for Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay,
and the restoration of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s Battersea Power Station.
a portfolio of national and international award-winning projects. The practice has built bold, beautiful, intelligent architecture across all sectors. Project highlights include the Guangzhou International Finance Center – one of the tallest buildings in the world, the giant, cooled conservatories for Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay,
and the restoration of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s Battersea Power Station.
Arrow Planning is a Buckinghamshire based Town Planning Consultancy with a proven track record of delivery on complex and strategic projects across the country. They help their clients to navigate the maze of local planning and give them the confidence to build high quality, appropriate and sustainable developments that make
the best use of space.
the best use of space.
Aecom is a premier infrastructure firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to consulting and construction management.
Gillespies is one of the UK’s leading independent landscape architecture, urban design and planning consultancies. The practice has a global reputation in
the creation of timeless, joyful, resilient, adaptive and ecologically smart places that are in tune with the systems that govern our natural world.
the creation of timeless, joyful, resilient, adaptive and ecologically smart places that are in tune with the systems that govern our natural world.
Volterra Partners is a leading economic consultancy who specialise in assessing the economic and social impact
of infrastructure and development. Their experts are approached where projects are complex, requiring innovation and insight. Notable projects we have been and are currently involved in include Battersea Power Station, Olympia London, HS2, the London Resort, and Crossrail.
of infrastructure and development. Their experts are approached where projects are complex, requiring innovation and insight. Notable projects we have been and are currently involved in include Battersea Power Station, Olympia London, HS2, the London Resort, and Crossrail.
Waterman Group is an award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy providing sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment and energy markets.
Vectos is the leading consultancy in transport planning, infrastructure design and flood risk. Creating healthy, sustainable, resilient places, designed for people. Taking a holistic approach to smart, integrated, multi-modal, low carbon transportation solutions. Strategic, creative and technical, they collaborate as part of a close-knit project team. Their vision is to deliver a valuable and lasting contribution to society through the way people connect, move and interact.
Project Team
To deliver this 21st Century purpose built film studio campus a world class design team were selected to
bring forward the vision.
bring forward the vision.
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Prior + Partners (P+P) is an urban planning and design practice formed with the ambition to create urban environments that delight and inspire, are safe and memorable, and recognise the social, civic and environmental responsibility that lies with creating
new places and communities.
new places and communities.
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WilkinsonEyre is a leading architectural practice with
a portfolio of national and international award-winning projects. The practice has built bold, beautiful, intelligent architecture across all sectors. Project highlights include the Guangzhou International Finance Center – one of the tallest buildings in the world, the giant, cooled conservatories for Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay,
and the restoration of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s Battersea Power Station.
a portfolio of national and international award-winning projects. The practice has built bold, beautiful, intelligent architecture across all sectors. Project highlights include the Guangzhou International Finance Center – one of the tallest buildings in the world, the giant, cooled conservatories for Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay,
and the restoration of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s Battersea Power Station.
MoreLess
Arrow Planning is a Buckinghamshire based Town Planning Consultancy with a proven track record of delivery on complex and strategic projects across the country. They help their clients to navigate the maze of local planning and give them the confidence to build high quality, appropriate and sustainable developments that make
the best use of space.
the best use of space.
MoreLess
Aecom is a premier infrastructure firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to consulting and construction management.
MoreLess
Gillespies is one of the UK’s leading independent landscape architecture, urban design and planning consultancies. The practice has a global reputation in
the creation of timeless, joyful, resilient, adaptive and ecologically smart places that are in tune with the systems that govern our natural world.
the creation of timeless, joyful, resilient, adaptive and ecologically smart places that are in tune with the systems that govern our natural world.
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Volterra Partners is a leading economic consultancy who specialise in assessing the economic and social impact
of infrastructure and development. Their experts are approached where projects are complex, requiring innovation and insight. Notable projects we have been and are currently involved in include Battersea Power Station, Olympia London, HS2, the London Resort, and Crossrail.
of infrastructure and development. Their experts are approached where projects are complex, requiring innovation and insight. Notable projects we have been and are currently involved in include Battersea Power Station, Olympia London, HS2, the London Resort, and Crossrail.
MoreLess
Waterman Group is an award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy providing sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment and energy markets.
MoreLess
Vectos is the leading consultancy in transport planning, infrastructure design and flood risk. Creating healthy, sustainable, resilient places, designed for people. Taking a holistic approach to smart, integrated, multi-modal, low carbon transportation solutions. Strategic, creative and technical, they collaborate as part of a close-knit project team. Their vision is to deliver a valuable and lasting contribution to society through the way people connect, move and interact.
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