1930's spy thriller photowalk experience in London

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Join us as we take you back in time to 1938 when war was brewing in Europe and MI5 were on high alert for spies leaking information into Nazi Germany. The threat known as the fifth column was the belief that the Germans successful occupation of Europe was to do with help from within the different countries, a network of Nazi sympathisers & spies spread around Europe. M15 were determined that no fifth column in the UK would evade their knowledge as Germany continued their spread through Austria and beyond.

Taking inspiration from iconic stories like the 39 steps we will create atmospheric and story telling scenes with our historically accurate and spy stylised re-enactors. We will have 2 male spy like characters and we will also have a professional female 1930's style fashion model. The streets of London are rich with history, many maintaining the same look and architecture as they would have done in the 1930's and 1940's. Our shoot starting 45 minuets before sunset will see us photograph into the blue hour and into after dark where we will make full use of torches, cigarettes/pipes and our portable lighting. We aim to create scenes like those from a film set to bring this city to life with 30's spy stories.

This event will be limited to 13 photographers with 2 male re-enactors and 1 female model. Timeline staff will be on hand with lighting to set up atmospheric images.

Our meeting point will be the South side of Lambeth Bridge and our walk will see us capture areas around here, then across Lambeth Bridge onto embankment along to our finishing point which will be Westminster Bridge. We have hand picked some of the best historic streets and landmarks in this area, which will also offer great backdrops of Westminster and Big Ben. All of the locations are quite close together and we would expect to walk around 1-1.5 miles in total.

Our characters for the evening will be:

Ralph: A young intelligent and charismatic gentleman who has been playing a double agent with the British Union of Fascists and M15. Ralphs involvement with M15 began in 1937 when they recruited him to infiltrate the Fascists group in London who were meeting on the Kings Road in Chelsea. Ralphs duties were to gather information on the meetings and pass it on to M15. However unbeknown to MI5 Ralph came across an old school friend within the group who has perhaps since persuaded Ralph's loyalties elsewhere... Is the Union of Fascists aware of Ralphs MI5 involvement and setting up fake meetings for him to attend to distract M15 from their true activities... or is Ralph actually a Nazi sympathiser attending the genuine Fascist meetings and passing on fake information to M15? It’s up to you to decide!

Martin (the unknown man) Ralph has been meeting the unknown man for several months now, exchanging packages and having hushed conversations under canal and railway bridges. But things seem to have taken a turn and it would seem this man may not be all that he seems with an agenda fuelled by a spies revenge...

Female model

Our female model will be confirmed soon and will represent a shady female character full of charm and beauty, but beneath her smile may lie a dark plan... She has been courting Ralph on and off for several months and never misses the opportunity to ask Ralph questions about his latest work activities. As they spend more and more time together Ralph is lulled into a false sense of security and trust which may lead to the greatest threat to his life yet.

Event requirements

Equipment

Spare batteries
Camera
Lenses
Camera protection - rain covers etc
Tripod

Other things you should bring

Snacks

Knowledge

All levels welcome
Knowledge of ISO Shutter Speed and Aperture

Fitness

Medium
There will be a fair amount of walking on this event

Other essentials

Sturdy outdoor shoes
Warm clothing