The developers backed down and Bray Studios will stay standing. This is a massive hit to the greedy suits who thought they could bulldoze our history for luxury homes. Keep your eyes peeled because we are watching to ensure they never try this again.
September 1, 2013
Final supporters
UPDATE: SAVE BRAY STUDIOS NOW!!!!! We are at a critical point in our campaign to save this once thriving part of the British Film, TV and Music Industry, turned into an empty shell to gain permission to build luxury housing!
Bray Studios is part of our great cultural history with the main house dating back to the 1600’s.
The iconic Bray Studios, home ofHammer Horror Films, the early roots of the special effects and classic movies in Britain and the cherished venue for top British musicians and rock bands is under threat of being turned into 7 “executive homes”.
We have a comprehensive list of eminent directors, producers, musicians and rock stars, who wanted to book stage space and were turned away.Just weeks after bands such as Kings of Leon, Amy Winehouse, Judas Priest, Eric Clapton and Pink Floyd were all gracing the stages rehearsing for sellout international tours, the studio was empty.The management says because it was no longer a viable business,but the 60 years of success up until that point would prove otherwise!
With UK government investment in the film and creative industries and technical training at an all time high, how can we expect more jobs, industry growth and a return on taxpayer investment if there is a lack of dedicated studios where those industries can thrive?
Your support on this petition can help us show what desperate need the UK Entertainment Industries has for studio space such as Bray. Are you a Hammer Horror lover sad to see an end to an era of historic cinema? Are you a tour or location manager whose enquiries were ignored or turned down when you tried to rent space? Are you a film industry employee tired of having work move to other countries with competitive tax benefits because of dwindling space to shoot in the UK?LET US KNOW!
The British Film and Music Industries NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
Please help us by signing this petition.
Thank you!
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
August 9, 2013
August 5, 2013
The massive surge of support we just hit proves that the public is not buying the management lies about this studio being unviable. They want to tear down our cultural history for luxury homes but they clearly did not expect this much backlash. We are turning this momentum into a wall of resistance they cannot ignore.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 30, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
April 25, 2013
270 Comments
I'm an acting student and the loss of Bray studios would be a devastating blow to British film & TV history and would rob future generations from having the privilege of working there or visiting, it's something that's alarming us a lot.
It is typical that another builder-developer could get their hands on this most important site. Teddington has gone the same way. THERE IS A LACK OF STUDIO CAPACITY in and around London - without the studios the industry itself dies - or goes to Ireland or somewhere.....
Such an important site that had a huge impact on the British film industry should not be lost to developers. We have already seen Television Centre go for the sake of luxury flats and coffee shops. It still could be a perfectly viable studio !
Bray Studios is a truly iconic part of British Film history. Producers still want to use the facilities. The council should consider a possible solution as with Elstree Studios - a profitable facility which provide useful financial subsidies to taxpayers.
I would be a great loss to cinematic history to let his jewel slip through our fingers. If only there is a way to preserve this as a museum. I was fortunate to visit the studio and grounds during a cinematography workshop through the school of visual arts of NY back in '82.
WeNeed to keep as much of England's heritage as possible.
the place where classic cinema was made....
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The developers backed down and Bray Studios will stay standing. This is a massive hit to the greedy suits who thought they could bulldoze our history for luxury homes. Keep your eyes peeled because we are watching to ensure they never try this again.
September 1, 2013
Final supporters
UPDATE: SAVE BRAY STUDIOS NOW!!!!! We are at a critical point in our campaign to save this once thriving part of the British Film, TV and Music Industry, turned into an empty shell to gain permission to build luxury housing!
Bray Studios is part of our great cultural history with the main house dating back to the 1600’s.
The iconic Bray Studios, home ofHammer Horror Films, the early roots of the special effects and classic movies in Britain and the cherished venue for top British musicians and rock bands is under threat of being turned into 7 “executive homes”.
We have a comprehensive list of eminent directors, producers, musicians and rock stars, who wanted to book stage space and were turned away.Just weeks after bands such as Kings of Leon, Amy Winehouse, Judas Priest, Eric Clapton and Pink Floyd were all gracing the stages rehearsing for sellout international tours, the studio was empty.The management says because it was no longer a viable business,but the 60 years of success up until that point would prove otherwise!
With UK government investment in the film and creative industries and technical training at an all time high, how can we expect more jobs, industry growth and a return on taxpayer investment if there is a lack of dedicated studios where those industries can thrive?
Your support on this petition can help us show what desperate need the UK Entertainment Industries has for studio space such as Bray. Are you a Hammer Horror lover sad to see an end to an era of historic cinema? Are you a tour or location manager whose enquiries were ignored or turned down when you tried to rent space? Are you a film industry employee tired of having work move to other countries with competitive tax benefits because of dwindling space to shoot in the UK?LET US KNOW!
The British Film and Music Industries NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
Please help us by signing this petition.
Thank you!
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
August 9, 2013
August 5, 2013
The massive surge of support we just hit proves that the public is not buying the management lies about this studio being unviable. They want to tear down our cultural history for luxury homes but they clearly did not expect this much backlash. We are turning this momentum into a wall of resistance they cannot ignore.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 30, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
April 25, 2013
270 Comments
Please save Bray. It is a gem in British Film History and Culture and cannot afford to be lost. My life has been made richer through the films made at Bray by Hammer and I wouldn't be the same person if it wasn't for this studio.
I'm an acting student and the loss of Bray studios would be a devastating blow to British film & TV history and would rob future generations from having the privilege of working there or visiting, it's something that's alarming us a lot.
It is typical that another builder-developer could get their hands on this most important site. Teddington has gone the same way. THERE IS A LACK OF STUDIO CAPACITY in and around London - without the studios the industry itself dies - or goes to Ireland or somewhere.....
Such an important site that had a huge impact on the British film industry should not be lost to developers. We have already seen Television Centre go for the sake of luxury flats and coffee shops. It still could be a perfectly viable studio !
Bray Studios is a truly iconic part of British Film history. Producers still want to use the facilities. The council should consider a possible solution as with Elstree Studios - a profitable facility which provide useful financial subsidies to taxpayers.
I would be a great loss to cinematic history to let his jewel slip through our fingers. If only there is a way to preserve this as a museum. I was fortunate to visit the studio and grounds during a cinematography workshop through the school of visual arts of NY back in '82.
WeNeed to keep as much of England's heritage as possible.
the place where classic cinema was made....
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Please save Bray. It is a gem in British Film History and Culture and cannot afford to be lost. My life has been made richer through the films made at Bray by Hammer and I wouldn't be the same person if it wasn't for this studio.