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About
North East
Screen

North East Screen is the screen industries development agency for North East England. We support the growth of a world-class, sustainable production sector in the region.

 

At the heart of this is our Film Office, which supports incoming commercial film and high-end TV productions by offering easy access to skilled crew, diverse filming locations, and our filming-friendly local authority partners. We ensure productions receive the on-the-ground support they need for a seamless experience. Learn more.

The North East Production Fund further strengthens the region’s offer by investing in high-end, globally recognised content made here in the North East. The fund is designed to secure inward investment, create jobs, and build a long-term, resilient and sustainable production base in the region.
We work with established producers, high-level creative talent, and production companies across film, TV, and screen-based arts, helping them to develop, connect, and deliver outstanding content in the North East and champion them when they work away from the region.
The North East of England is a welcoming home where people can live, work, and create world-class TV and film. As the fastest-growing screen sector in the UK, we’re proud to work with our brilliant partners to build a fairer, greener, and more inclusive industry for all.We continue to champion homegrown talent, crews, and businesses – and the diverse stories that reflect the people, places, and creativity of our region.
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Our Story

Find out about our history and track record.

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Our Impact

With recent funding and industry development we are positioning ourselves for future industry growth.

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Our Team
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Our team has industry and business knowledge and experience with connections across the North East region. Through our partnership, we have links to commissioners, production companies and TV networks and work closely with other Screen Agencies across the North. We are currently growing to meet the needs of the developing industry here in the North East.

Alison
Gwynn
Chief Executive
Gayle
Woodruffe
Operations Director
Lisa
Laws
Development Director
James
Hammonds
Finance Director
Katie
Strachan
Film Office Manager
Kat
Mitchelson
Skills Manager
Emma
Lydon
Interim Talent and Business Development Manager
Catriona
McAvoy
Education Partnerships Manager
Jo
Macleod
Marketing and Communications Manager
Victoria
Glass
North East Production Fund Campaigns and Special Events Manager
Teresa
Saint
Monitoring Manager
Laura
Bailey
Finance Manager
Holly
Anderson
Film Office Coordinator (Locations)
David
Lester
Skills Coordinator
Rebecca
Fairbairn
PA to Chief Executive and Office Coordinator
Kate
Covell-Bullock
Monitoring, Evaluation and Funding Applications Coordinator
Harvey
Young
Film Office Apprentice
Latest News
Middlesbrough’s Wander Films to co-produce two-part series with Daisybeck Studios for 5
20th August 2025
Middlesbrough’s Wander Films to co-produce two-part series with Daisybeck Studios for 5
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