The Old Royal Naval College and the University of Greenwich invite you to The Art of Location: Creating the world of Bridgerton.   

Join us for an exclusive talk in the stunning Painted Hall with visionary Location Manager, Tony Hood,  and Production Designer, Will Hughes-Jones, from the global phenomenon Bridgerton. Together, they will reveal how they bridge the gap between imagination and reality. From scouting the perfect backdrop, to crafting historically accurate period design, discover how these two departments work in harmony  to bring the world of Bridgerton to life.

This exclusive event pulls back the curtain on the visual alchemy that transforms historic sites into iconic storytelling masterpieces.  

Doors open from 6.30pm.

Meet the speakers  

Tony Hood – Supervising Location Manager 

After a successful 14-year career as a British Army officer serving in many conflict zone, Tony accidentally fell into the film industry. His organisational and management talents quickly progressed him to become a location manager and subsequently a Supervising Location Manager. 

Tony has had the pleasure of working with some of the world’s leading creative teams across all disciplines of film-making, from big studio work on such things as X Men to independents and high-end TV shows. He is currently working on the Bridgerton series for Netflix. 

In his spare time he works on the Sixth Degree crewing app which he co-founded and races motorbikes (slowly). 

Will Hughes-Jones – Production Designer  

Will Hughes-Jones has worked as a production designer in film and television for over 25 years. He worked briefly in the music industry, then started in television on music shows before moving over to the art department in HETV and Film. Will has worked as a buyer, graphic designer and standby on feature films and TV, as well as Art Directing for several years before moving into Production Design. 

Some of his recent Production Designer credits, besides Bridgerton, include The Musketeers, Small Island (International Emmy for Best Mini-series), Criminal Justice (BAFTA best director), Dirty War (BAFTA best new director), Frankenstein, Storm Damage (RTS award winning TV film) and In the Name of Love.  

He lives in the west country, with his wife and daughter, is a scuba instructor, and avid motorcyclist. 

Dr. Deborah Klika (Klikova) – Event Chair

Trained at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in studio and film production, Deborah has enjoyed a varied career in a variety of capacities in the Australian Film and TV Industry with various roles in production, to being a researcher, working on policy, script editing and producing. She is now an accidental academic. Some of the productions Deborah has worked in Australia include First Assistant Director/Location Manager/second unit director on Police Rescue (pilot telemovie), Act of Betrayal (telemovie), The Lizard King (telemovie) The Last Resort (series) Mother & Son (sitcom).

About The Centre for Creative Futures at the University of Greenwich 

Facilitating the sustainable and ethical future of the creative industries. Applying arts-based methodologies to local and global challenges and design innovative solutions. Recent projects run by the Centre for Creative Futures include, Spirits of the Black Meridian, the Creative Health Network and Thamesmead Playscapes.  

For more information, contact Centre Leader, Dr. James McLaughlin: j.a.mclaughlin@gre.ac.uk