Film is worth £21.4 million per year to the North East. From psychological thrillers to fantasy blockbusters and ‘Brit flick’ comedies, the region’s cities, castles, beaches, industrial landscapes, idyllic villages and moorlands have featured in numerous feature films that are enjoyed all over the world.
Northern Film & Media has worked with its finance and production partners to invest in a slate of commercial films. These include the Oscar-tipped Song for Marion (Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave, Gemma Arterton, Christopher Ecclestone), The Liability (Tim Roth, Peter Mullan, Jack O'Connell) and The Man Inside (Peter Mullan, David Harewood, Michelle Ryan). Our production service has offered invaluable local knowledge on locations, crews and facilities for many more such as Harry Potter, Atonement, Elizabeth and Sherlock Holmes.
Having this calibre of film production in the North East provides an important economic contribution and work for local crews. It also helps to upskill regional talent and to bring tourists to the North East through the popularity of 'set jetting'.
Northern Film & Media’s script reading service is specifically designed to offer an expert appraisal of feature film or TV scripts, including detailed treatments. Delivered by experienced film or TV practitioners, the service will assess a project’s ability to attract investment from broadcasters and financiers.