The final screening of film ‘Borehamwood to Hollywood’ is set to be held in this month.

The film was directed and produced by Howard Berry, who is part of voluntary group Elstree Screen Heritage has been screened several times this year at Borehamwood’s Community Centre on Shenley Road.

One of the organisers, Bob Redman of Deacons Hill Road, Elstree, estimates that by the time of the final screening, nearly 1,500 people will have seen the film.

Interviews for the film began four years ago but production only started in earnest just over a year ago.

It took six months to complete the project.

The film was made to mark the centenary year of filmmaking in Borehamwood and so far has proved popular with screenings throughout the year being sold out.

Speaking about what has made the film so popular, Mr Redman said “The film tells the story of what makes Borehamwood special. It’s the genuine voices of those who worked in the studios. You get to hear from veterans of the film-making industry.”

Interviews with famous stars and directors such as Steven Spielberg, Sir Roger Moore and Barbara Windsor MBE feature in the film, as well as dialogue from over 40 local crew and cast members.

The Elstree Screen Heritage group plans to build on the film’s success and by hosting screenings again next year.

Mr Redman added: “We hope to keep screening it as long as people want to see it. It’s free and we have held screenings on weekends so people who want to see can see it."

The event will take place on September 13. For further details, visit the project’s website at www.TheElstreeProject.org