Titanic Film Made in Midlands

Film released about Birmingham's connections to the Titanic

'Titanic Love' is a romantic comedy about a couple's obsession with the Titanic that sank 100 years ago.
'Titanic Love' is a romantic comedy about a couple's obsession with the Titanic that sank 100 years ago. Photo: Press Association

A film detailing Birmingham's connections to the Titanic has been released.

'Titanic Love' is a romantic comedy about a couple's obsession with the Titanic which sank 100 years ago.

This video was uploaded to YouTube by TITANICLOVE2012

Birmingham busunesses have many connections to the Titanic.

Avery Weigh-Tronix museum in Smethwick has an exhibition featuring a porthole from the actual ship.

Avery Weigh-Tronix in Smethwick has an exhibition featuring a porthole from the Titanic
Avery Weigh-Tronix in Smethwick has an exhibition featuring a porthole from the Titanic Credit: ITV Central

The firm's managing director, William Hipkins, died in the Titanic disaster.

He was sailing to New York to finalise a deal with an American subsidiary of the Avery firm.

Part of the Titanic Love film was filmed at Avery in Smethwick.