Nick Goundry

Nick Goundry began his career writing on subjects like green energy, travel, IT and communications before following his passion into the screen arts. He gained experience writing film reviews and behind-the-scenes features, at one point writing for nearly a dozen separate websites and a print journal.

His experience involves quizzing industry movers and shakers in press conferences, roundtable interviews and one-to-one discussions, and he has covered major events such as the London Film Festival.

He started writing for The Location Guide in January 2010 and covers all sorts of stories from production and location reports to interviews and incentive news.

Nick spends his free time writing screenplays, catching up with the latest cinema releases and off-road cycling. He lives in north-east London.
Contact Nick on nick@thelocationguide.com

Nick Goundry's recent posts

Henry de Czar films accident-prone skier on location in Austria for AXA


Paris-based production company Henry de Czar has filmed a new insurance spot in Austria. The French AXA insurance piece shows a skier calling the company a little late - in the midst of a dramatic tumble down a slope - to see what his coverage options are.

Estonia launches film commission at Cannes Film Festival


Estonia is launching a new film commission at the Cannes Film Festival. Branded as FilmEstonia.eu, the Tallinn-based organisation will aim to raise the country’s profile as a European filming location, appealing especially to production companies in Europe, Asia and Russia.

Pinewood Studios to consult on future plans


Pinewood Studios in the UK has announced a consultation on its future development. Discussions about the next 20 years of the studios’ future will be held both with stakeholders and industry professionals, as the company decides how to offer the best facilities and stay globally competitive.

Little Minx stages Czech shoot-out for Ghost Recon Alpha game


Little Minx has staged a gritty shoot-out in eastern Czech Republic in a campaign for new video game Ghost Recon Alpha. In a 20-minute piece that’s both an action short and an extended commercial, soldiers come up against war criminals and automated attack drones in central Russia.

South Africa expands location filming incentives to boost international appeal


South Africa has improved its location filming incentives and expanded them to include post-production. The move could help it attract more features like superhero drama Chronicle.