CONDUCTR, the UK-based innovation studio, has completed filming on A Keeper’s Tale, a new immersive cinema experience for Heritage GB that brings the history, characters, and myths of two iconic British destinations to life.
Launching in 2027 as Land’s End: A Keeper’s Tale and The Needles: A Keeper’s Tale, this experience blends cinematic storytelling, memorable characters, and 4D effects.
Designed for visitors of all ages, each attraction brings its destination’s myths, legends, and history to life, inviting audiences to explore these stories in the very places that inspired them.
The production blends live action, CG, and illustrative content, leveraging CONDUCTR’s in-house expertise in creative development, set design, art, media, and production.
Bringing heritage to life
For the first filming block, CONDUCTR recreated the interior of the Cornish lighthouse featured in the film at its Manchester studio. The creative team built the set, incorporating hand-drawn illustrations that brought the lighthouse keeper’s stories to life throughout the space.
The team recreated the interior of a Cornish lighthouse for A Keeper's TaleImage courtesy of CONDUCTR
Removable wall panels made the adaptable set accessible from a variety of camera angles and enabled close-ups, allowing the crew to tailor shots for stereoscopic 3D and its accompanying 4D effects.
CONDUCTR also managed casting for the film’s lead role, the lighthouse keeper, played by Nick Cornwall (How to Train Your Dragon, 2025). Production included working with animals on set and using practical rain and wind effects.
The second production block recreated the lighthouse’s upper section in a full studio setting, then moved to night shoots on location in the Peak District.
Filming in challenging terrain and weather, the production brought together a large cast of extras and musicians, as well as scenes involving fire.
A British production
Simon Mulvaney, live action film director at CONDUCTR, says: “Productions of this scale have traditionally come with budgets that can put them out of reach for heritage attractions.
"We’ve had to think carefully about how we make every element, using innovative workflows and our in-house resources to make stereoscopic 3D content more affordable.
“The film brings together live action, CG and illustration, and each needs to work as part of the same story. Having our set designers, creatives, project managers and art and media teams working closely together has been a huge part of making that possible.
"That support has continued through the shoot, from building the lighthouse to managing on-location logistics. We’re now in the edit, bringing those elements together into a film designed from the outset for an immersive cinema experience with 4D effects.”
The CONDUCTR team filning A Keeper's Tale on location in the Peak DistrictImage courtesy of CONDUCTR
Allan Leech, CEO of Heritage GB, adds: “What excites me about this project is the mix of young British talent creating a wholly British production about two extraordinary British landmarks. Land’s End and The Needles have so many stories to tell, and this gives us a wonderful opportunity to share them with new visitors and people who have been coming for years.
“It continues our partnership with CONDUCTR and Simworx, bringing audiences into the myths, legends and history of these destinations. The combination of live action, CG and illustration is outstanding.
"The teams have gone above and beyond to bring this film to life, and I can’t wait for our guests to experience it in 2027.”
Terry Monkton, CEO of Simworx, said:
“Our 4D cinemas at Land’s End and The Needles have already proved hugely popular with visitors. It’s a pleasure to continue our partnership with Heritage GB and work alongside CONDUCTR on a new experience that will give guests a compelling reason to return again to these amazing iconic UK destinations.”
A Keeper’s Tale is currently in post-production, ahead of its 2027 launch at Land’s End and The Needles.
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