Who we are
The British Film Commission (BFC) is the national agency with a remit to maximise and support the production of international feature film and television in the UK.
The British Film Commission (BFC) is the national agency with a remit to maximise and support the production of international feature film and television in the UK.
We work in partnership with key film industry bodies and are funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport through the British Film Institute and the Department for Business and Trade.
The BFC has industry sponsors who form the membership of the agency’s innovative public/private partnership: Angels Costumes, Bray Film Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, Harbottle & Lewis, HBO, Movie Makers, Netflix, Pinewood Studios, Saffery, Warner Bros., 3 Mills Studios, BBC Studio Works, DNEG, Elstree Studios, FirstStage Studios, Framestore, The Bottle Yard Studios and Working Title.
The British Film Commission is the national division of Film London.
Film London is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales no. 4699825. Registered charity no. 1163968.
The British Film Commission would like to thank our generous commercial sponsors, who support our work in attracting inward investment, promoting the UK production industry, building professional networks and making the UK film-friendly.
Angels Costumes is the largest privately owned collection of costume for film, theatre and television anywhere in the world. With the company now in its seventh generation and with over one million items and eight miles of hanging costume we can supply whatever you need for your production – large or small.
Visit website Read lessBray Film Studios is located on the banks of the River Thames, just 26 miles from central London. Established in 1951, the iconic studios are an integral part of British film heritage and fast becoming a world class facility.
The renowned studios are most famously known as the original home of Hammer horror films including ‘The Curse of Frankenstein’, ‘Dracula’ and ‘The Mummy’. Cult classic, ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, the model work for Ridley Scott's ‘Alien,’ and classic high-end television shows such as ‘Inspector Morse’ and ‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’ were also shot at Bray.
The studios have now been revived by the current owners, the two main stages and offices have been refurbished and Down Place House, the Grade II listed building at the heart of the studios, a former home of Alexander Hamilton’s brother-in-law, is in the course of a multi-million-pound restoration. The three original stages were recently supplemented by the addition of new stages, as part of a temporary planning approval for the expansion of the studios, giving a total stage floor area of 53,636 sq. ft. In addition, there are 39,400 sq. ft. of offices, 77,480 sq. ft. of workshops, 183,000 sq. ft. of backlot and 225,500 sq. ft. of parking and hard standing.
In addition to the significant economic benefits of the proposed development scheme, including the generation of 1400 jobs, 480 jobs supported through the development phase.
Productions since the revival of the studios include the acclaimed Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’, the hit sequel ‘Mamma Mia 2’ and the BBC/Netflix production of ‘Dracula’, which was filmed some 60 years after the original Hammer version was produced at Bray. Currently, a global production and distribution company is filming a ground-breaking internationally based TV series.
Bray Film Studios has now submitted a planning application for permanent new film stages and an impressive expansion to offer world class film production facilities to accommodate major film and TV productions. A decision on planning is expected in October 2021.
Harbottle and Lewis are a London based law firm, specialising in media, entertainment and technology. Our advice is industry specific, commercial and strategic. We consistently provide advice that is of the highest quality, and take pride in our ability to make even the most complex of matters appear simple. Our lawyers operate at the top of their disciplines, and we only hire people who share our clients’ entrepreneurial values. Our strong industry connections add value other law firms cannot match.
Visit website Read lessHome Box Office, Inc. is the premium television programming subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. and the world's most successful pay TV service, providing the two television services – HBO and Cinemax – to 127 million subscribers worldwide.
Visit website Read lessWith over 25 years’ experience in the film and TV industry, Movie Makers is one of the market leaders in the UK and beyond.
Here at Movie Makers we specialise in providing location facility vehicles.
With our huge fleet of vehicles coupled with our experienced staff, we can provide an unparalleled service to all our customers.
We pride ourselves on the high quality vehicles, our outstanding customer service and our attention to detail.
Year on year Movie Makers service in excess of 50 productions, encompassing
both feature films and TV, regularly managing multiple productions of varying
scope and area.
The Pinewood Studios Group is one of the leading providers of studio and related services to the worldwide film and television industries. Synonymous with world class British and international productions, our studios have an impressive heritage and have been home to some of the most successful features films and TV shows ever made.
Visit website Read lessWe are a top 20 firm of chartered accountants and registered fiduciaries whose concept of service is to solve problems, take advantage of opportunities and turn advice into action. We specialise in providing bespoke advice on how clients can maximise their existing business and take advantage of new opportunities. Our award winning Film and Television Team have unrivalled expertise in all areas of business relating to the television industry.
Visit website Read lessFor over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Disney|Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed.
Visit website Read lessWarner Bros. Entertainment is a fully integrated, broad-based entertainment company and a global leader in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment and their related businesses. A Time Warner Company, the fully integrated, broad-based Studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD and Blu-ray, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games, product and brand licensing, and broadcasting.
Visit website Read less3 Mills Studios is an iconic production destination in the heart of London’s most vibrant creative community. Our inspiring and versatile studio space has hosted many film, TV and stage productions including BBC’s MasterChef, high-end TV series The Great for Channel 4 and The Third Day for Sky, stop-motion features such as Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs, and award winning musicals from Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne to name a few.
Visit website Read lessThe Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol is the largest film and TV studio in the West of England. 11 stages are available for hire; eight at the main site and three at its premium facility TBY2, which opened in 2022 offering fully sound-proofed shooting space, powered by what is believed to be the largest community-owned solar rooftop array in the UK. Floor areas of up to 22,000 sq ft and heights of up to 34ft provide endless opportunities for set builds.
Visit website Read lessBBC Studio Works is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC providing studios and post production services to all the major TV broadcasters and production companies.
Visit website Read lessFounded with a team of just 30, DNEG has grown to become one of the industry’s success stories and is now one of the world’s largest providers of visual effects for Film with facilities in London, Mumbai and Vancouver. Through our steady and constant growth the Company has always sought to retain both the creative drive and involvement of its artists through all projects and a close collaborative working relationship with clients. This approach ensures films both small and large receive the same high standard of creative and technical service.
Visit website Read lessElstree Studios has firmly established itself as the number one film and television studio in London. In its 90 year history, Elstree has been the studio of choice for many legendary producers and directors from Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick to Danny Boyle, Tom Hooper, Guy Ritchie and Matthew Vaughn. Over 800 feature films, and similar numbers of television programmes, have been produced at Elstree Studios.
Visit website Read lessLocated in Edinburgh, 10 miles from Edinburgh Airport and approx. 60 miles from Glasgow.
Visit website Read lessFramestore is home to a collective of visionaries working across film, advertising and content. Our work and skillset is wide-ranging, thanks to a pool of over 1,000 talented artists and producers in offices across the globe. Known globally for our visual effects, we have a proud history creating extraordinary images and scenes for some of Hollywood’s biggest pictures, collecting every possible industry award along the way. Our work is also seen across the advertising industry, bringing magic to the small screens that surround us every day.
Visit website Read lessWorking Title Films is one of the world’s leading film production companies. Founded in 1983, Working Title has made over 100 films that have grossed over $6 billion worldwide. Its films have won 11 Academy Awards, 38 BAFTA Awards, and numerous prestigious prizes at the Cannes and Berlin International Film Festivals.
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