THE shooting of an upcoming feature film in Gwynedd has started.
Filming is taking place at Dinorwig Slate Quarry and Dolbadarn Castle in Llanberis, until Sunday (May 31).
It is being overseen by the London-based company Katana Films Ltd, which also using nearby Conwy Castle last week.
Katana Films said it had no further information about the project itself which it could share at this time, but it is believed to be English writer and director Alex Garland's adaptation of the Elden Ring video game.
Gwynedd resident John Horrigan shared the attached photos of filming at Dinorwig Quarry, which he took on Tuesday morning (May 26).
Mr Horrigan said: "I’ve got members of the security team staying with me, and I live right next to the quarry.
"Today they're filming at the quarry again, and then at Dolbadarn Castle tomorrow.
"It’s a huge production set; the biggest I’ve ever seen around here. It should be screening in 2028.
"I’m not interested in the stars; I’m interested in how good all the staff are, and how much they’re all bringing to the local economy."
Known for films Ex Machina and Annihilation, Garland’s writing credits include The Beach, 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Never Let Me Go and Dredd.
A traffic order regarding closure of relevant footpaths took effect on Tuesday, on application from Katana Films.
The order states: “The order is necessary for filming works.
“The order comes into effect on May 26, 2026, and will continue in force for a period not exceeding one month, or until the work which it is proposed to carry out on the road is completed, whichever is the earlier.
“If the work is not completed within one month, the order may be extended for a further period of one month, with the approval of the Welsh Government.
“At this stage it is anticipated that the work will be completed within approximately five days.”
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