Jake Polonsky

Surface Season 2 comes to Apple TV+ on February 21. Moving the show from San Francisco [Vancouver] to London meant a lot of new locations to get to grips with. Choosing the Venice 2 and a combination of K35s and Tokina Cinema Vistas, we overcame some tough challenges. In and out of the Royal Festival Hall in a day was a memorable one. And yes, you can shoot in the lobby of the Savoy, but it’s only available between 3 and 5am. Night shoots on the 24th floor of Tower 42 in the summer with windows and extras everywhere [see my previous Guardian post].

Walking our lead actress #gugumbatharaw round three blocks of Bond Street in broad daylight turned out to be easier than I expected. The general public’s absorption in their devices means it’s possible to shoot undisturbed on the streets with a bit of luck.

Of course, great sets from Cat and a tip top team who all helped make it happen - thank you #gordonjgoodwin #samworth79 #megatron1387 #matt_the_dit #elliotsebreg #edlilly_ #spindlehands #cat_meredydd_pd #fabricespelta #cineaero #arri_rental #pke_lighting_ltd #tokinavistauk #tokinacinemausa. Also crediting my fellow DPs #stephanpehrsson #timsidellbsc #sergiodelgado