What is a film commission?
A film commission is a government-run scheme that’s devised to bring film production to their location. Film commissions also provide essential advice and film funding for filmmakers. These can be offered in numerous ways, so make sure to keep an eye out on your regions commission.
Have a look below at your local film commission and get in touch with them to see what potential advice and help they can offer.
UK Film Commissions:
UK: Creative England
- Bath: Bath Film Office
- Birmingham: Birmingham
- Bristol: Bristol Film Commission
- Berkshire: Berkshire Film Office
- Cornwall: Screen Cornwall
- Kent: Kent Film Office
- Liverpool: Liverpool Film Office
- London: Film London
- Northern UK: Northern Film Media
- Yorkshire: Screen Yorkshire
- Manchester: Screen Manchester
- Surrey: Surrey Film Office
- Yorkshire: Screen Yorkshire
READ MORE: How to get your short film funded: The many ways to finance your film
Rest of UK film comissions:
- Wales: Screen Alliance Wales and Business Wales.
- Scotland: Creative Scotland
- Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Screen
We hope these were helpful, don’t forget to sign-up to our newsletter for more filmmaking resources, tips and guides!
