NEEDaFIXER LONDON has worked on productions of all scales, no filming requirement is too big or small.
From features to corporate film we are happy to assist in all elements of production whether you are in pre-production and need advice on permits or costing or require post-production services when filming in London / movie making.
Any goal is achievable regardless of what stage you are at in your production.
Filming In London
By working with NEEDaFIXER LONDON you gain access to one of the most trusted crew books in the country – directors, producers, location managers, DoPs, sound and art department, all London-based and ready to scale. We also field certified drone pilots and handle the flight permissions that aerial work in the capital requires. Looking for Video Production in London? Our team takes your concept from planning to production.
Our fixing team
Our film fixer team want you to employ this resource and many others like it in order to create an amazing film. London is home to many studios and the Fixers in the London team are well connected to them.
London Filming Locations & Iconic Spots
Few cities offer the density of filming locations that London does – from royal palaces and historic bridges to hidden mews, markets and riverside spaces. NEEDaFIXER LONDON can secure access to both landmark sites and lesser-known spots, and advise on the permits and street closures each one requires. Popular London filming locations include the South Bank, Greenwich, Camden, the City of London and the Notting Hill streets made famous on screen.
Famous Movies Filmed in London
London has doubled for itself in countless productions. Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns recreated a Depression-era capital around the City of London and landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral, with studio work at Shepperton, while the Harry Potter series, the Paddington films, Skyfall and Mission: Impossible have all shot across the city. Whether you need a single hero location or a multi-day shoot moving between sites, our fixers know which London filming locations deliver on screen.
London Film Studios – Pinewood, Shepperton, Ealing & More
When a controlled stage is the right call, London is surrounded by world-class studios – Pinewood, Shepperton, Ealing, Elstree and Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden among them. NEEDaFIXER LONDON can arrange studio space alongside your location shoot and connect you with the crews, producers and equipment houses that keep a London production moving.
UK Film & High-End Television Tax Relief
Productions based in London and across England can claim the UK’s Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC), worth 34% of qualifying spend for film and high-end television, rising to a 39% rate on UK visual effects work. Independent UK films with core costs under £15 million can access an enhanced 53% rate through the Independent Film Tax Credit. NEEDaFIXER LONDON works with your production accountants to plan costs, confirm BFI cultural-test eligibility for film and TV projects, and give you the information and support to make the most of these incentives when filming in London and England.
Find the Right Location – Property, Spaces & an Interactive Map
London’s location library runs from period property and private houses to warehouses, rooftops, studios and event spaces. Our fixers help you search and find the right location for every scene, mapping each site, its access requirements and permit information into one clear plan. Film London and the borough film offices also publish an interactive map of approved filming areas and property available to productions, and we guide you through them so nothing slows your shoot down. Whether you need one hero property or a dozen spaces across the capital, we secure the right location fast.
Working with London Production Companies & Partners
As one of the most established production companies working in the capital, NEEDaFIXER LONDON represents clients from first-time filmmakers to major studios and broadcasters. Our partners across England – crew, equipment houses, studios and local businesses – let us scale a shoot up or down at short notice while keeping your costs, schedule and on-set support under control. It is this network that brings high-end television and feature productions back to London year after year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need permits and police for street filming in London?
Will I need a permit?
It’s important to note that you can film highways, but it’s always best to check in with us and we’ll tell you which areas you’ll need filming permission. You will need to provide proof of your public liability insurance, and Buckingham Palace is off-limits – unless you get special permission.
What about equipment?
There are many private rental solutions, so you can rest assured that you’ll have the best equipment for your film.
We Can Help You With the London Borough Film Service and Film London Website
Knowing where you’re allowed to film and holding the right permits ensures your production won’t be disrupted by the police, so whether you want to shoot in a shop, public locations such as parks, leisure centres, public streets, or schools, we’ll make sure your project goes without a hitch.
Working with NeedaFixer enables you to focus on the fun aspects of your project while being able to lean on another person to do the leg work. With us, your search for the right fixers is over.
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Get in Contact
If you have a film production enquiry then why not get in touch?
Central London:
Address: W1 – 85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, W1W 7LT.
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3189 1903
General Enquiries: +44 777 236 6827
E-Mail: [email protected]
Production HQ:
Address: Unit 3, Canbury Business Park, Elm Crescent, KT2 6HJ, Kingston-upon-Thames, U.K.
General Enquiries: +44 777 236 6827
E-Mail: [email protected]
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