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Filming of 'Ink' Boosts Calder Valley's Local Economy

10/19/2025

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Danny Boyle, the British director, is filming Ink, a film about Rupert Murdoch's rise in the 1960s, in West Yorkshire, with scenes shot in Hebden Bridge and Sowerby Bridge.
Local business owners say the film crew's presence has increased foot traffic, though some disruptions were reported.
The Calder Valley has hosted several productions, including the series Happy Valley, and it continues to attract filmmakers, boosting its visibility in the media.

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Danny Boyle, the British director, is filming Ink, a film about Rupert Murdoch's rise in the 1960s, in West Yorkshire, with scenes shot in Hebden Bridge and Sowerby Bridge.
Local business owners say the film crew's presence has increased foot traffic, though some disruptions were reported.
The Calder Valley has hosted several productions, including the series Happy Valley, and it continues to attract filmmakers, boosting its visibility in the media.