Summary
A horror film about Welsh fairies had to move its filming location from Wales to England due to a smoking ban on sets in Wales. The director explained that smoking is important for the film's characters and story, making it hard to shoot in Wales. Existing rules in England allow smoking for roles, which influenced the decision to relocate filming.
Key Facts
- The film features Dev Patel, who plays a Londoner moving to rural Wales.
- Filming moved to north Yorkshire because Wales bans smoking on film sets.
- The Welsh government suggested using special e-cigarettes, but the team didn't find this suitable.
- England allows smoking if required for a role in a film, according to the British Film Commission.
- The film has key scenes where characters smoke to express their anxiety.
- The film focuses on mythical Welsh fairies and a couple's interaction with them.
- Director Bryn Chainey hoped to film in Wales but found it challenging due to the smoking ban.
- The production faced setbacks, including losing an ideal filming location in south Wales.
