Historical Film Services is the TV and film division of EventPlan Limited, which was formed in September 2000. The Managing Director is experienced historian Howard Giles.
Our client base includes Saatchi & Saatchi, BBC 1 (Bristol and White City); Sky One; ITV 1, Channel 4, Granada (Bristol), Red Productions for Granada (Manchester), Soundelux for Oliver Stone's Alexander, Lion Television for the BBC, Leopard Films for the Discovery Channel, MJZ Productions, and Bright Films for American TV. Because we always work hard to meet (and preferably, exceed) client expectations, we usually enjoy an excellent relationship with those we work with. Key former clients are usually happy to offer their assessment of our services on request.
EventPlan clients include the British Army; National Trust; Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire; Sheffield City Council; the London Borough of Hounslow; Basingstoke and Deane, Colchester & Stafford Borough Councils; Huntingdon Town Council; Caldicot Castle, Wales; Artangel Media in London; The Friends of Bolingbroke Castle; Margate Town Partnership; The Oxfordshire Museum; and Odds Farm Park, Buckinghamshire. EventPlan won the "Most interesting Product or Service" Award at the Historic Buildings, Parks and Gardens Event, November 2001.
Historical reconstructions
Supply and on-set co-ordination of military and other specialist extras for TV and film
Sourcing of clothing, uniform, weaponry, cavalry, vehicles and props
Historical research and advice
Creative scripting and narration
We can arrange an entire package of services or deal with specific requirements, according to clients' particular needs, whether for a single event or entire annual programme, or for a one-off film, TV documentary or a whole series.
Company information
Historical Film Services is the TV and film division of EventPlan Limited.
EventPlan is a private limited company No. 3831870.
Managing Director: Howard Giles
Company Secretary: Barbara Rowlett
Registered Office: 1 King Street, Seagrave, Leicestershire LE12 7LY.
VAT registration no. 780 6401 34.
Telephone/ fax: 01509 815645
Mobile: 07779 340108
E-Mail: office@historicaleventservices.com or admin@eventplan.co.uk
Members of the National Outdoor Events Association.
Corporate members, the Historic Houses Association.
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Historical consultancy and advice Cavalry, vehicles, props, clothing, armour & weaponry
Supporting artistes and specialist extras Extras' datasbase Typical costs
about Howard Giles Recreating the Battle of Orgreave
Updated 5 April 2008