Motion Picture Capital to Meet with UK Tourism Managers

Monday will see the next chapter in the “Glastonbury” movie development as the team from Visit Somerset have been invited to join a meeting by, Motion Picture Capital’s, CEO, Leon Clarence in Soho, London, together with the Executive Producer Nuala Barton.  Also invited along to the meeting will be the PR team from Visit England. Daniel McNicoll the Writer and …

Visit Somerset website to be launched with Hollywood connection

Four weeks ago, Ian Brodie, the award winning photographer and author of “The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook” and soon to be released, “The Hobbit Location Guidebook”, was in Somerset photographing the county. The Visit Somerset team recently announced that Ian Brodie was able to take many thousands of photos and has now passed on the bulk of those …

Executive Producer Interviewed by the BBC

Well it’s been an amazing journey thus far for Glastonbury, especially following the Queen’s Jubilee with it’s many connections to Glastonbury and the coronation ceremony. The unfortunate and continued vandalism of the Holy Thorn has been remade by top university arborists  and the Glastonbury Tor was featured front and center at London Olympics. Our recent press event is documented below …

John Rhys-Davies Bound for Glastonbury

Nuala Barton will be followed by our good friend John Rhys-Davies as he lends his sincere support for “Glastonbury: Isle of Light” right at the Abbey in Somerset. John Turner, Visit Somerset tourism director, will take good care of him along with promoting the event worldwide. He’s going to try to set this up for November almost a month away… …

New ‘Holy Thorn’ and ITV Film Mention

A big thanks to ITV for publishing a story not only about our favorite tree but also featuring our film project “Glastonbury: Isle of Light”. Here’s the article: ITV – New ‘Holy Thorn’ for Glastonbury A new tree descended from Glastonbury’s vandalised Holy Thorn is to be planted in the town this afternoon. The sapling has been grown from cuttings …

Galatia Offers New Distribution Options

Our mission is to sign quality award winning films with solid talent while working with filmmakers and producers to utilize innovative techniques during the distribution process. Galatia Films provides independent filmmakers and producers direct access to digital and traditional retailers and broadcasters. We deliver content in all major markets, custom crafting marketing, publicity and advertising campaigns. Galatia Films is your …

‘The Hobbit’ Travel Guide Author Begins Campaign For Somerset

Ian Brodie, award winning photographer and author of The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook and forthcoming, The Hobbit Location Guidebook, has set his sights on Glastonbury for his next book project, Journey Through Somerset. His recent trip to Somerset had a lot to do with a realization that the county certainly had the historical landscape to support a full …

Glastonbury Tor Featured in Olympic Ceremony

Olympic Opening Ceremony Puts Glastonbury Tor On The Map Glastonbury Tor, the rocky outcropping rising from southwest England’s Somerset Levels, is soaking up the international spotlight thanks to being the most prominent part of the set for the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. Though the Tor — the word is Celtic for hillock — is a well known destination …

Heart FM UK Features New Galatia Film

Glastonbury to come to big screen A new film project with Glastonbury playing a leading role has moved a step closer to the big screen. Galatia Films, LLC and Motion Picture Capital Limited recently announced a strategic partnership that combines Motion Picture Capital’s CEO Leon Clarance with Galatia Films’ highly anticipated project, “Glastonbury: Isle of Light”. Producer, Daniel McNicoll, states: …