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About Us
Our
Impact

North East Screen is transforming the screen industry in North East England, increasing regional employment and driving inward investment.

North East Screen is dedicated to making North East England a destination for sustainable global film and TV production.

It provides new career opportunities, well-paid jobs and ensures the industry has good working practices and accessibility at its heart.

This reflects the region’s commitment to making the North East a great place to live, work and play.

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Filming in the region is up 89% and we are already seeing the impact. Opportunities for employment, training, production and supply chain development are growing. This alongside two major studio developments is helping build a vibrant and sustainable screen industry.

The North East is rapidly becoming the best place to live and work on world class content.

Alison Gwynn, Chief Executive

 

Left to Right: Blonde lady wearing a dress, white man wearing a suit, blonde lady with glasses wearing a dress and a man with dark hair wearing jumper and chinos on a stage with BBC lightboxes
Left to Right: Kim McGuiness, North East Mayor, Tim Davie, Director General, BBC, Alison Gwynn, Chief Executive, North East Screen and Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor
A series of individuals representing BBC shows filmed in the North East
BBC shows filmed in the North East: Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes, Charlotte in Sunderland, The Dumping Ground, The Big Idea Works, Smoggie Queens, Therapy: Tough Talking
BBC Partnership – a catalyst for growth and confidence in the North East’s screen industry

The BBC has worked closely with North East Screen Industries Partnership (NESIP) partners to boost world class homegrown storytelling from the North East – providing key funding for production, employment, and the development of the region’s screen industry.

 

This activity is funded by North East Screen Industries Partnership (NESIP).