We are looking for commissioned HETV drama and commercial feature films committed to supporting our growth ambitions with inward investment through the production, use of North East supply chain companies and jobs for regional people.
Why film here?
The North East has some of the best filming locations in the world with a rich history of iconic films and TV shows shot here
Industry growth is being supported by local and central government, we are a filming friendly region with support and infrastructure to assist your production
Our Film Office provides one front door to help you find the right crew, the most suitable locations and the most effective and sustainable facilities
The North East is accessible – you are never more than 20 minutes away from an airport, railway station, beach, city, countryside, hotels.
So far the following projects have been funded;
Jackdaw – Anton Corp
Smoggie Queens – Hat Trick Productions for BBC
The Big Idea Works – Twentysix03 for BBC
The Feud – Lonesome Pine for 5
The Red King – Quay Street Productions for UKTV
Transaction – Big Talk Studios for ITV
I Fought the Law – Hera Pictures for ITV
with 5 more projects in production.
The Fund supports the sustainable growth of the region’s film and TV production sector by investing in a portfolio of distinctive, high-quality projects that will collectively contribute to the North East region. We want to increase the on-screen visibility of the North East and actively contribute to employment of locally based crew, spend in region and improved equality, diversity and sustainability.
The impact of the Fund
For every £1 spent there’s a £7 average return on investment
There is an average of 65% of regional crew working on productions
If you have a project and would like to apply for the fund we would love to hear from you. Please read the guidelines before you complete the Expression of Interest form.
Please note that all EOIs and full applications will be assessed by independent industry experts and funding decisions are made by the North East Screen Industries Partnership Production Fund Investment Panel.
Film Office
Crew
Locations
& You
If you are considering filming in the North East our Film Office team are committed to making filming in the North East as efficient and enjoyable as possible.
Whether you are looking for locations, crew, facilities, local information or contacts with local authorities, we’re here to help. We work with all types of production nationally and internationally. Broadcast TV Dramas include ITV’s Vera, After the Flood, BBC’s Boat Story, CBBC’s The Dumping Ground and Danny and Mick, also for Netflix, Outlaw King, Frontier and Last Kingdom. Features include 1917, Dungeons and Dragons, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Jackdaw, The Old Oak and many factual programmes including Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes, Charlotte in Sunderland, We are Newcastle United, Sunderland ‘Til I Die, Ambulance, Scarlett’s Driving School, and Angels of the North.
Are you a production company looking for someone to join your team?
We have a well established crew database that you can find talented regional-based crew to support your production.
If you are looking for someone to join your team on work experience, as a trainee or a new entry runner position, we can match you with North East Screen Crew Academy members who have the skills and talent you need and are ready to work.
North East Screen Film Office was an invaluable resource for us and it’s always good to know that there is a regional office that is proactive, engaged and knowledgeable. We’ve done two films already in the North East so already had a way in for lots of things and crew we liked working with but still we found reason to use the Film Office resource and even if North East Screen couldn’t necessarily help on some fronts they still checked in with us frequently which often brought to mind a question to ask!
Thanks for the support!
Eimhear McMahon
Producer
Sixteen Films
We received premium production support; we would not be able to do it without them. Our core team were not local, and the knowledge of the main locations, and access to the crew data base was extremely useful. The responsiveness, and fantastic customer service were deeply appreciated during the pre-production haste.
Special thank you to Katie of the Film Office
Evie Branka
Senior Producer
33RED FILMS
An absolutely perfect airport location, we had complete control of a brand-new airport check in for 12 hours.
(Teesside Airport)
Producer
Upgraded
At a precarious time for independent production in the regions, North East Screen’s Film Office has proven time and again to be an invaluable partner in helping to make our production far more achievable than it might otherwise be.
Ben Young
Producer
Shudder Films
We required a last-minute filming day for our fast turnaround VT for The One Show, the team at North East Screen were invaluable for us. They came back almost immediately and liaised between ourselves and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council to gain the necessary permissions and advice.
Although our ‘spend’ in the region was minimal i.e. food/petrol related costs, the value to our production as a whole was incalculable.
Jane Parkes
Production Coordinator
Screenhouse Productions LTD
The Film Office is an amazing service. They could not have been more helpful, proactive and lovely. A delight to work with.
Helen Morrell
Head of Production
Frieda TV
Very Happy with the North East Screen Film Office. You were an invaluable help and I couldn’t have put my production together without your assistance. Thank you.
Jack Cain
Producer
Nice Shirt Films
Eimhear McMahon
Producer
Sixteen Films
Evie Branka
Senior Producer
33RED FILMS
Producer
Upgraded
Ben Young
Producer
Shudder Films
Jane Parkes
Production Coordinator
Screenhouse Productions LTD
Helen Morrell
Head of Production
Frieda TV
Jack Cain
Producer
Nice Shirt Films
Crew Opportunities
Crew
North East
Industry
Opportunities
View the jobs below or click here to register on our Crew Database
Gaffer
Role Gaffer
Salary (dependent on experience)
Location North East (interior shoot location)
Reporting to Production Team, Raw Productions
Closing Date Open until filled
Interviews TBD
Background To Post
Raw Productions are producing a feature‑length documentary for a major global streaming service. To support the production, they are seeking an experienced Gaffer for an interior shoot requiring pre‑rig, strike and de‑rig work.
The role covers 8–12 March, including preparation and shoot days. Remote consultation may also be required in the lead-up to filming.
Who Are We Looking For?
The production is looking for an experienced Gaffer who can support:
Interior shoot lighting pre‑rig, strike and de‑rig across the shoot period.
Remote consultation ahead of the shoot (paid time negotiable).
Providing lighting kit if available (costs covered).
This role would suit someone confident working independently and collaboratively with a small documentary crew.
How To Apply
If you are interested and available for the dates stated, please send your CV to filmoffice@northeastscreen.org with “Gaffer” in the subject header, and your details will be forwarded to the production.
Wardrobe / Hair & Make‑up
Role Wardrobe / Hair & Make‑up
Salary dependent on experience
Location North East (interior shoot location)
Reporting to Production Team, Raw Productions
Closing Date Open until filled
Interviews TBD
Background To Post
Raw Productions are producing a feature‑length documentary for a major global streaming platform, based on a story set in the North East. The production team is seeking an experienced Wardrobe / Hair & Make‑up professional to support a short interior shoot.
The role covers a 3‑day shoot from 9–11 March, with interior filming taking place on 10–11 March and an additional prep/familiarisation day on 9 March.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking someone who can confidently manage:
Wardrobe administration, including logging and registering all hired‑in costumes, issuing them to cast, and ensuring items are signed back in.
Coordination of uniform hires, all pre‑sized to cast measurements (no alterations required).
Light hair and make‑up, only minor as cast will be selected based on natural appearance.
Assistance in sourcing police uniforms from 2010.
This role is ideal for someone highly organised, reliable and comfortable working with hired wardrobe inventory.
How To Apply
If you are interested and available for the dates stated, please send your CV to filmoffice@northeastscreen.org with “Wardrobe / Hair & Make‑up” in the subject header, and your details will be forwarded to the production.
Facilities
Facilities
We support all incoming productions with locations and facilities shooting anywhere in North East England through our free service.
We’re also keen to find out from anyone wanting to register a new facility or update an existing facility. We want to provide the most comprehensive list for all filming requirements.
Using regionally based crew with local knowledge is beneficial to any production and can prove much more cost effective than bringing crew from outside the region. There is a wealth of experienced crew here in the North East, many of whom learnt their trade in the region, broadened their skills elsewhere and then returned to the North East bringing that knowledge and skills back with them. Our database allows you to search for the region’s best crew who will help make your shoot a success. We can also circulate job opportunities to specific grades and advertise using our social media channels and website.
Register
If you have a north east base and are looking for work in film and TV you can register here. You must have at least one professional credit in the last five years for each category with the exception of New Entrant, Trainee and Runner categories. You will also need to upload your CV.
Production companies can browse this database looking for crew and we will use it to send target emails for work when requested.
Your listing will need admin approval, please allow at least two working days.
You must have at least one professional credit in the last 5 years for each category with the exception of New Entrant and Runner categories. You will also need to upload your CV.
Production companies can browse this database looking for crew and we will use it to send target emails for work when requested.
Changes to your listing will need admin approval please allow at least two working days.
Using regionally based crew with local knowledge is beneficial to any production and can prove much more cost effective than bringing crew from outside the region. There is a wealth of experienced crew here in the North East, many of whom learnt their trade in the region, broadened their skills elsewhere and then returned to the North East bringing that knowledge and skills back with them. Our database allows you to search for the region’s best crew who will help make your shoot a success. We can also circulate job opportunities to specific grades and advertise using our social media channels and website.
We support all incoming productions with locations and facilities shooting anywhere in North East England through our free service.
We’re also keen to find out from anyone wanting to register a new location or update an existing location. We want to provide the most comprehensive list for all filming requirements.
If you would like to register your property as a film location, please see the following links for more information.
We are always looking for locations, especially private homes. You can register any type of property here as long as it is in the North East. The most important part of your listing is photographs which you can upload or send to filming@northeastscreen.org. Your listing does not place you under any obligation to allow filming nor does it carry any guarantees of filming at your property.
Our database allows you to search through images of the region’s amazingly diverse locations, from coast to castle, shipyard to skyline, allowing you to find everything from iconic scenery to hidden gems. Simply add your choice to favourites, choose ‘Enquire About These Locations’ and we will be in touch with more details.
Experiencing the North East From Ports to Cityscapes
This month, North East Screen’s Film Office team welcomed Location Managers from across the UK on a two-day Scout About: Towns & Transport familiarisation trip, giving industry professionals first-hand experience of the North East’s world-class filming locations and the variety of environments the region offers for productions of all genres.
Teesside International Airport
The trip began in Darlington before moving to Tees Valley Airport, where the group explored runways, control towers and terminal spaces ready to double for international settings on screen. They then visited Middlesbrough’s Transporter Bridge, a dramatic industrial landmark, and Teesworks, one of the UK’s largest industrial sites, offering vast cinematic backdrops. Day one concluded aboard HMS Trincomalee in Hartlepool, alongside a waterfront rich with maritime heritage.
Maker and Faber, Sunderland
Day two focused on the North East’s urban and creative environments. Location Managers explored the sharp, contemporary developments of Keel Square, Maker & Faber, City Hall and Keel Crossing in Sunderland, then moved to Sheepfolds, a regenerated industrial quarter, followed by Gateshead Quays, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and Ouseburn. In Newcastle, the itinerary included Grainger Market, Central Arcade, The Lit & Phil, Blackfriars, Chinatown, and The Common Room, finishing at the Helix and St James’ Park. The variety of historical streets, cultural landmarks and modern infrastructure highlighted the North East’s filming-friendly range, offering locations suitable for productions of every scale and style.
Dean Street, Newcastle
Over the past three years, the North East has seen £55 million in production spend, supported over 1,000 full-time equivalent jobs and nearly 120,000 production days, contributing to a 90% increase in production activity across the region. To build on this momentum, Fam Trips help keep the region top of mind for production crews, connecting decision-makers with local locations, infrastructure, and businesses – the one front door to our screen industry.
“From getting such a positive, film-friendly response from locations and meeting the Film Office team, I would be very comfortable starting a project in the North East.”
Teesworks
North East Screen is gearing up for the next Fam Trip, this time venturing into sci-fi and futuristic locations – filming-friendly environments that are ready to inspire imaginative new productions.
Want to get involved? Express your interest hereor contact the Film Office for more information: filmoffice@northeastscreen.org
North East professionals recognised for excellence at the first Location Manager Awards UK.
Emily Turnbull has been awarded the Andrew Bainbridge Rising Star Award at the first Location Manager Awards UK, held on Saturday 4th October at the historic St George’s Hall in Liverpool.
The Location Manager Awards UK celebrate the often-unsung heroes of the UK film and television industry: Location Managers, Scouts, Studio Managers and Unit Managers, whose work shapes the visual identity of every production. The awards recognise emerging talent as well as established professionals, highlighting the dedication, creativity and skill required to bring productions to life.
Emily has worked in the location department for over seven years, progressing from Location Trainee to Assistant Location Manager. Along the way, she has gained experience on a wide range of productions, from drama to feature films, including 28 Years Later, The Old Oak, Vera, I Fought The Law and Time. Her work spans location scouting, coordinating permits, managing on-set logistics, and liaising with local communities — all critical to ensuring smooth and successful productions. Her Rising Star award recognises not only her technical skill but the professionalism and creativity she brings to every production, ultimately helping to showcase the North East as a dynamic and film-friendly region.
We have a motto in our department — that is work very, very hard and love each other.
Also recognised at the awards was Mark Valentine, whose department was nominated for the Terry Blyther Location Department Award for productions including Funny Women and World on Fire, recognising their collaborative work in managing locations and supporting smooth production across multiple projects.
We’ve got such talented crews here, such hard working crews as well.
The ceremony took place at St George’s Hall, Liverpool, a neoclassical landmark featured in productions including Peaky Blinders, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Batman and The House of Guinness.
For productions looking to film in the North East, the North East Screen Film Office is ready to help. Our team provide that one front door to industry – whether you need advice on locations, access to crew, facilities, or guidance on local authorities, our team can support your production from start to finish – helping you take advantage of everything our region has to offer.
North East Screen Industries Partnership (NESIP) investments across the North East is creating opportunities for the resilient world class talent based in the region to innovate and pivot to new ways of working across an ever changing creative industry.
The report highlights a 131% surge in regional production spend, driven by strategic investment, the impactful work of the North East Screen Film Office, and the growth of a vibrant creative ecosystem fostered through collaboration with regional and national partners, including the BBC. With over £65 million in GVA, the North East has firmly established itself as the fastest-growing region in the UK for screen industries.
Other key achievements over the three years include:
The equivalent of 1,046 FTE jobs created across the screen sector, according to the EIA Saffrey report
An impressive £6.70 return on every £1 invested in projects via the North East Production Fund (NEPF)
£2.37 million invested in 10 productions through the NEPF
65% of crew members employed on NEPF productions are from the North East
A 90% increase in filming days with productions staying and filming for longer in the region thanks to alternative studio spaces
6,422 paid training dayson production delivered to support lifelong workforce development
8 regularly commissioned companies – up from just one prior to 2022
50 investments in slate and business development for regional companies and talent
North East Screen Chief Executive, Alison Gwynn said,
“Not only is the North East the fastest growing region in the UK for screen industries, it’s also a region bursting with untapped potential, despite the challenges the global screen industry has faced.
“This report is a testament to the power of our unique public sector and industry collaboration. Everything achieved here is thanks to the incredible talent, crew, businesses and world class stories that are rooted in our region.
“Productions come to the North East for our world class locations, which are vibrant, diverse and really accessible, and stay because they find all they need via our welcoming front door to the industry in the region.
“This is just the beginning. As we enter the next phase of our delivery, we will ensure that our activity reflects the diversity of the region, backs innovation, and has sustainable and inclusive practices embedded across all of it.”
North East Screen is the delivery programme of the North East Screen Industries Partnership (NESIP), driving growth across the screen industries and wider creative industries in the North East and Tees Valley with funding support from the Tees Valley Combined Authority and North East Combined Authority. NESIP is committed to unlocking the full creative potential of the region, with the aim to more than double its share of the UK film and TV production market, generating an economic impact of £88 million over the initial five year period.
In collaboration with the BBC and alongside regional education institutions, NESIP is building a sustainable, inclusive screen ecosystem that nurtures local talent, supports production, and attracts national and international projects.
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said,
“We are a region full of creative talent and that is why we’re investing £6,252,944 to support the groundbreaking work North East Screen is doing to bring major film and TV productions to our region.
“Our iconic landmarks and locations have been beamed across the world and featured in leading film and TV productions, including the Harry Potter films and more recently 28 Years Later.
“Bringing more productions to the region means hundreds of new creative jobs and opportunities, right from starring roles to those supporting behind the scenes.
“We’re setting the stage to become a real powerhouse of UK film and TV production, and as our plans for leading studios right here in our region progress, it’s an incredibly exciting time for the creative industries and talent located here in the Noth East.”
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said,
“It’s outstanding that our region’s vibrant TV and film production industry is going from strength to strength as the fastest-growing in the UK – supporting hugely successful shows such as the powerful Teesside story told in ‘I Fought The Law‘.
“Our support – in collaboration with the work of North East Screen – is helping this area establish itself as creative powerhouse and become a place where local people can build exciting, skilled careers.
“Through the Tees Valley Investment Zone, we’re putting a real focus on supporting our fast-growing creative and digital sectors – driving forward with the £33.5m expansion of The Northern Studios and an exciting new production village in Hartlepool.
“These developments are creating well-paid jobs, attracting investment, and making our region the go-to place for world-class productions. We’re proud to be playing our part in this success story.”
As the region continues to grow, North East Screen remains committed to backing homegrown talent and championing the crews and businesses that bring global content to the region. With the North East, Crown Works Studios and the Tees Valley Investment Zone – focused on growing creative and digital industries – highlighted in the Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy, the region is in a good place to continue its growth, enhancing why the North East is considered one of the best places to live, work and play in the UK.
Over 6,000 people across the North of England have benefitted from Screen Alliance North activity during their second year of funding.
In their latest figures just released, the northern skills cluster, supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery funding, the partnership has continued to make an impact attracting almost 10,000 people to their events throughout the year and have supported trainees from a range of marginalised backgrounds (48% of trainees have a disability, 28% of trainees identify as LGBTQ+ and 24% of trainees are from low socio-economic backgrounds).
Screen Alliance North, a partnership formed by Liverpool Film Office, North East Screen, Screen Manchester and Screen Yorkshire in April 2023, has delivered through each agency nearly 400 activities this year, from bootcamps to bespoke training sessions, shadowing placements to on the job training.
Formed to address the skills gap in the industry and to level out opportunities in the northern region, the partnership is strongly focused on equal access within the industry and increasing accessibility to the industry.
Alison Gwynn, Chief Executive of North East Screen said on behalf of the Executive Team: “We’re committed to ensuring that opportunity is not determined by postcode or class, and that the north is not just a place where productions are made, but where careers are built and sustained. This year we’ve built strong new connections and developed existing relationships, working with stakeholders and collaborating with employers, to create 100’s of meaningful opportunities for people across the North and are proud of what we have achieved.”
Penny Hall, Skills Cluster Lead added: “This review outlines the impact of our second year. We have delivered targeted training in high-demand areas, shaped by direct engagement with productions and crew. We’ve piloted new approaches to inclusive leadership and worked with a range of partners on access, sustainability and good working practice, because we believe real change must start at the top and be embedded into everyday working practices.”
Screen Alliance North are already delivering year three of their planned activity which focuses on five core objectives and are in the planning stages for future funding possibilities. The four northern agencies now work closely together for skills work, industry mapping and data collection, with the film offices closely linked to support major productions.
Alison continued: “As the agencies have worked more strongly together, the cluster has evolved and we feel the strength of our partnership is benefitting productions and crew as well as making the industry more accessible for new entrants from all backgrounds. We know what’s happening in our individual regions so together we have a very strong position and can support each other. We want to make a big difference to the industry and collectively we can achieve that in a sustainable way that grows production in the North.”
