FAQs
The British Film Commission receives many enquiries about filming in the UK and we have compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions arranged by subject.
Travelling to the UK
What are the flight times from the US?
Los Angeles – 10.5 hours
New York – 7 hours
Where can I find out about visas and work permits?
Please visit our
Entering the UK section to details on how to obtain visas and work permits.
How do I bring equipment into the UK?
Please visit our
Entering the UK section to details on how to obtain visas and work permits.
General information
What time zone is the UK in?
The UK is in the Western European Time Zone; GMT is the Standard Time and in summer British Summer Time.
Click here to find out what time it is in the UK.
How do I telephone the UK?
To telephone in to the UK, dial +44, drop the first 0 and input the remaining number.
Where can I find the dates of public holidays?
Up-to-date information on bank and public holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is available from the
Directgov website
The dates of Scotland’s bank holidays can be found on the
Scottish Government’s website
What are the rules on smoking?
A ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces came into force in England on 1 July 2007. The ban applies to film sets just as it does to other venues, however, if an actor is required to smoke as part of his or her role, then there is an exemption to allow them to do so for that part of the shoot.
The regulations can be viewed in full at the
Office of Public Sector Information website
Where can I find information on exchange rate movements?
For up-to-date information on exchange rate, consult currency exchange and instant conversion sources such as
Reuters
Where can I find more information on the UK?
Tourism body
Visit Britain’s website has lots of useful information about visiting the UK.
Filming in the UK
How do I find crew?
Please, visit the section on
Crew on our website.
How do I find studios?
Please, visit the section dedicated to
Studios on our website.
Where can I find information on tax relief?
To find out more about tax relief, visit our
British Films and Tax Relief section.
Where can I find more information on filming in the UK?
To learn more about filming in the UK, visit our
Factsheets and the
Filming in the UK section.
On location
How do I find locations?
Visit our section dedicated to
Locations in the UK
How can I find out about distances and travelling times between cities?
Information on distances, routes and travelling times can be found using the route planners available online from the
AA and
RAC websites.
Where can I find information on sunlight hours?
Information on sunrise and sunset times in the UK is compiled by the
HM Nautical Almanac Office
Where can I find information on the weather?
Information on current weather conditions and future forecasts is available at the
website of the Met Office
Films made in the UK
Where can I find information on levels of production?
Statistics on the UK film industry are released annually.
Figures show that total production spending in the UK hit a record level of £1.1 billion in 2010. International investment also set a new record, with £928.9 million spent in the UK, a 15% increase on 2009.
For more details, consult the
UK Film Council’s Research webpage. (link to http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/research)
Contact information
Who do I contact for information on filming?
You can contact the British Film Commission at
enquiries@britishfilmcommission.org.uk for any information you require on filming in the UK.
For information on filming in a specific region, you may contact:
England:
Rest of England
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