Sue Quinn — HARRY POTTER Locations Manager: Finding the Perfect Places for Film & TV
Wed Jan 28 2026
Host Dan Allen chats with Sue Quinn, acclaimed Locations Manager whose work includes the Harry Potter films, Fantastic Beasts, The Love Actually, and numerous major film and television productions. Sue has helped transform real-world places into some of the most iconic locations in modern cinema.
But WHAT exactly does a Locations Manager do?
How do you find locations that feel magical, cinematic, and authentic—while still working in the real world?
What goes into securing, managing, and protecting locations on huge productions like Harry Potter?
And what are the unexpected challenges of filming in castles, historic buildings, and public spaces?
From spellbinding sets to logistical nightmares, Sue takes us behind the scenes of one of the most vital roles in filmmaking—where creativity meets coordination, and every location tells a story.
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Host Dan Allen chats with Sue Quinn, acclaimed Locations Manager whose work includes the Harry Potter films, Fantastic Beasts, The Love Actually, and numerous major film and television productions. Sue has helped transform real-world places into some of the most iconic locations in modern cinema. But WHAT exactly does a Locations Manager do? How do you find locations that feel magical, cinematic, and authentic—while still working in the real world? What goes into securing, managing, and protecting locations on huge productions like Harry Potter? And what are the unexpected challenges of filming in castles, historic buildings, and public spaces? From spellbinding sets to logistical nightmares, Sue takes us behind the scenes of one of the most vital roles in filmmaking—where creativity meets coordination, and every location tells a story.