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Knaresborough businesses set to feature in upcoming Christmas film

Saturday, 8 February 2025 11:38

Knaresborough businesses will feature in the new 'Tinsel Town' Christmas flick.

A number of Knaresborough businesses are set to feature in a new Christmas film starring Kiefer Sutherland.

Scenes are currently being shot around the town for ‘Tinsel Town’, which is due to be released on Sky later this year.

It will also star Danny Dyer and Rebel Wilson.

And with scenes being filmed on Riverside, Castlegate and Green Dragon Yard, several local businesses including Kelly Teggin Hairdressing, The Yorkshire Bees Wax Company, Flamingos Cafe and Tommys Barbers.

Kelly Young from Knaresborough Chamber said:

“There’s a lot of hype in Knaresborough about it.

"Once this movie comes out, if it shows Knaresborough in a good light, it could really bring people to the town.

“I know when I went to New York I went to all the movie sets!

"A move set can really attract a lot of people and a lot of tourists.”

Producers Future Artists Entertainment have announced they will be returning for more filming on Tuesday (11th February).

The film is drawing on experience from local crew, which is made up of people from Whixley, Kirk Hammerton, Hunsingore, York and Harrogate.

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