The Elstree Project
@elstreeproject.bsky.social
Chronicling the history of Elstree and Borehamwood’s Film and TV studios through the authentic voices of those who were there.
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Not a video today, for the last day of #InternationalArchivesWeek - but instead, a photo from the end credits of @stanleykubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey being projected in 70mm at the @britishfilminstitute IMAX! Proudly made in Borehamwood!
June 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Not a video today, for the last day of #InternationalArchivesWeek - but instead, a photo from the end credits of @stanleykubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey being projected in 70mm at the @britishfilminstitute IMAX! Proudly made in Borehamwood!
In the penultimate day of #InternationalArchivesWeek we share the insight of Paul Welsh MBE, who chaired the campaign to save Elstree Studios for eight years.
Paul discusses how the studios outpaced Hollywood in the 1980s.
#FilmHistory #ElstreeStudios #IndianaJones #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #Spielberg
Paul discusses how the studios outpaced Hollywood in the 1980s.
#FilmHistory #ElstreeStudios #IndianaJones #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #Spielberg
June 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
In the penultimate day of #InternationalArchivesWeek we share the insight of Paul Welsh MBE, who chaired the campaign to save Elstree Studios for eight years.
Paul discusses how the studios outpaced Hollywood in the 1980s.
#FilmHistory #ElstreeStudios #IndianaJones #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #Spielberg
Paul discusses how the studios outpaced Hollywood in the 1980s.
#FilmHistory #ElstreeStudios #IndianaJones #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #Spielberg
Sir Roger Moore reflects on the production of The Saint at ABPC Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, in this short clip from our archive for #InternationalArchivesWeek
June 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Sir Roger Moore reflects on the production of The Saint at ABPC Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, in this short clip from our archive for #InternationalArchivesWeek
Today in #InternationalArchivesWeek we have a clip from our interview with Muppet performer Dave Goelz.
Dave recalls the time the Muppet Show crew snuck into the ATV Elstree canteen and replaced the mural with Muppet characters. The mural has become the stuff of legend!
Dave recalls the time the Muppet Show crew snuck into the ATV Elstree canteen and replaced the mural with Muppet characters. The mural has become the stuff of legend!
June 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today in #InternationalArchivesWeek we have a clip from our interview with Muppet performer Dave Goelz.
Dave recalls the time the Muppet Show crew snuck into the ATV Elstree canteen and replaced the mural with Muppet characters. The mural has become the stuff of legend!
Dave recalls the time the Muppet Show crew snuck into the ATV Elstree canteen and replaced the mural with Muppet characters. The mural has become the stuff of legend!
We continue to celebrate our archive this #InternationalArchivesWeek, with a lovely interview with scenic artist Ron Punter.
Ron talks about how he demonstrated the secret passage in Temple of Doom to Steven Spielberg, at Borehamwood’s Elstree Studios.
#MadeAtElstree #IndianaJones #TempleOfDoom
Ron talks about how he demonstrated the secret passage in Temple of Doom to Steven Spielberg, at Borehamwood’s Elstree Studios.
#MadeAtElstree #IndianaJones #TempleOfDoom
June 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We continue to celebrate our archive this #InternationalArchivesWeek, with a lovely interview with scenic artist Ron Punter.
Ron talks about how he demonstrated the secret passage in Temple of Doom to Steven Spielberg, at Borehamwood’s Elstree Studios.
#MadeAtElstree #IndianaJones #TempleOfDoom
Ron talks about how he demonstrated the secret passage in Temple of Doom to Steven Spielberg, at Borehamwood’s Elstree Studios.
#MadeAtElstree #IndianaJones #TempleOfDoom
It’s #InternationalArchivesWeek, so here’s a clip from our oral history archive of Dame Barbara Windsor talking about the glamour of ATV Elstree in Borehamwood.
#MadeAtElstree #TelevisionHistory #ATV #Borehamwood
#MadeAtElstree #TelevisionHistory #ATV #Borehamwood
June 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It’s #InternationalArchivesWeek, so here’s a clip from our oral history archive of Dame Barbara Windsor talking about the glamour of ATV Elstree in Borehamwood.
#MadeAtElstree #TelevisionHistory #ATV #Borehamwood
#MadeAtElstree #TelevisionHistory #ATV #Borehamwood
Clint Eastwood is 95 today. Seen here with Ingrid Pitt, Mary Ure, and Richard Burton on the set of "Where Eagles Dare", 1968, which was filmed at MGM British Studios in Borehamwood.
#MadeAtElstree #ClintEastwood #MGM #WhereEaglesDare #BritishFilm
#MadeAtElstree #ClintEastwood #MGM #WhereEaglesDare #BritishFilm
May 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Clint Eastwood is 95 today. Seen here with Ingrid Pitt, Mary Ure, and Richard Burton on the set of "Where Eagles Dare", 1968, which was filmed at MGM British Studios in Borehamwood.
#MadeAtElstree #ClintEastwood #MGM #WhereEaglesDare #BritishFilm
#MadeAtElstree #ClintEastwood #MGM #WhereEaglesDare #BritishFilm
🎬 Yesterday we filmed Elstree Project interview #78 with Academy Award-winner John Stephenson.
He reflected on The Dark Crystal, Greystoke, and Return to Oz — and how Elstree Studios became the birthplace of modern British VFX and animatronics.
#ElstreeStudios #Elstree100 #VFX
He reflected on The Dark Crystal, Greystoke, and Return to Oz — and how Elstree Studios became the birthplace of modern British VFX and animatronics.
#ElstreeStudios #Elstree100 #VFX
May 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🎬 Yesterday we filmed Elstree Project interview #78 with Academy Award-winner John Stephenson.
He reflected on The Dark Crystal, Greystoke, and Return to Oz — and how Elstree Studios became the birthplace of modern British VFX and animatronics.
#ElstreeStudios #Elstree100 #VFX
He reflected on The Dark Crystal, Greystoke, and Return to Oz — and how Elstree Studios became the birthplace of modern British VFX and animatronics.
#ElstreeStudios #Elstree100 #VFX
We film our 78th interview tomorrow, with a big star of Elstree television!
April 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We film our 78th interview tomorrow, with a big star of Elstree television!
We’re very pleased to have our second interview of 2025 lined up, and it’s with an Academy Award winning crew member from several Elstree Studios films from the 1980s, including the one pictured here! More to be revealed soon…
February 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We’re very pleased to have our second interview of 2025 lined up, and it’s with an Academy Award winning crew member from several Elstree Studios films from the 1980s, including the one pictured here! More to be revealed soon…
🚨 NEW INTERVIEW! 🚨 On Friday, we filmed our first oral history interview since 2018 - with Muppetteering legend DAVE GOELZ!
Dave is the performer of Gonzo, Dr Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot; as well as on THE DARK CRYSTAL and LABYRINTH.
Our thanks go to Dave, and to our wonderful hosts @elstreestudios.
Dave is the performer of Gonzo, Dr Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot; as well as on THE DARK CRYSTAL and LABYRINTH.
Our thanks go to Dave, and to our wonderful hosts @elstreestudios.
February 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🚨 NEW INTERVIEW! 🚨 On Friday, we filmed our first oral history interview since 2018 - with Muppetteering legend DAVE GOELZ!
Dave is the performer of Gonzo, Dr Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot; as well as on THE DARK CRYSTAL and LABYRINTH.
Our thanks go to Dave, and to our wonderful hosts @elstreestudios.
Dave is the performer of Gonzo, Dr Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot; as well as on THE DARK CRYSTAL and LABYRINTH.
Our thanks go to Dave, and to our wonderful hosts @elstreestudios.
The Elstree Project is on Bluesky! We are the historians of Elstree and Borehamwood’s film and television studios - running since 2009, with over 70 interviews, exhibits, short films and screenings!
December 4, 2024 at 9:45 PM
The Elstree Project is on Bluesky! We are the historians of Elstree and Borehamwood’s film and television studios - running since 2009, with over 70 interviews, exhibits, short films and screenings!