Astronaut Sam Bell has a quintessentially personal encounter toward the end of his three-year stint on the Moon, where he, working alongside his computer, GERTY, sends back to Earth, parcels of a resource that has helped diminish our plane
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Duncan Jones’s haunting, low-budget sci-fi about a lone worker nearing the end of his shift on the Moon was built almost entirely on a single soundstage at Shepperton Studios near London – its lunar base created with old-school miniatures and models.
Where was Moon filmed?
Moon was filmed at Shepperton Studios near London, England – the lunar base built on a single soundstage.
Every Moon location, explained
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The lunar base – Shepperton Studios
The entire Moon base was built on one soundstage at Shepperton Studios near London.
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The lunar surface – miniatures
The Moon’s surface used old-school miniatures and models rather than CGI.
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The Earth glimpses
Brief Earth scenes used stock footage of cities.
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The studio craft
The film is a showcase of practical, low-budget British studio filmmaking.
Planning a visit
The film’s Moon base was built at Shepperton Studios near London – a triumph of practical, hand-built science fiction.
Moon Fun Facts
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Built at Shepperton The entire lunar base was built on one soundstage near London.
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Miniatures, not CGI The Moon’s surface used old-school models and miniatures.
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A one-man film Sam Rockwell carries almost the entire film alone.
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A tiny budget The acclaimed film was made for a remarkably small sum.
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Jones's debut It marked the feature debut of director Duncan Jones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Moon filmed?
At Shepperton Studios near London, England – the lunar base built on a single soundstage.
Did it use CGI or miniatures?
Mostly old-school miniatures and models.
Can you visit the locations?
The set is gone, but Shepperton remains a famous studio.
