Filming in UK: Production Services Across England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland
Are you looking to produce a video/film in the United Kingdom? From video shorts to films, TV ads & documentaries, NEEDaFIXER UK has you covered.
NEEDaFIXER UK covers every film, video and documentary requirement from planning to production. From London to Newcastle and Edinburgh to Glasgow, our network of film fixers, location scouts and directors makes us a popular choice for superior production services across the country.
NEEDaFIXER has helped businesses in the UK to produce:
- Documentary Films
- Feature Films
- Hotel Videos & Hospitality Videos
- Corporate Videos / Brand Videos
- Service & Product Videos
- High-End TV Commercials
Whatever your production/film/video shooting requirements may be, speak to NEEDaFIXER today.
Want to see our work? Explore the portfolio that showcases our UK productions
With lively cities, charming towns and dramatic countryside, it’s no wonder the UK has a thriving film industry. London is one of the world’s most recognisable cities, and Cardiff, Manchester and Glasgow increasingly feature in major productions. Filming in the UK gives you a huge choice of locations, from remote, unspoiled scenery to buzzing city streets at night.
Filming in the UK with NEEDaFIXER
NEEDaFIXER UK has a huge network of contacts across the country, so you have a cast and crew ready to shoot from day one. We send headshots and showreels before you arrive, source the right filming equipment, and use our local knowledge to keep accommodation, transport and logistics running smoothly.
Permits for filming in London and the rest of the UK are generally easy to obtain, though certain city locations are trickier. Our Filming in London team chases permits and handles pre-production, while our experienced producers advise on work visas at every step so everyone has the right paperwork.
Some of the most famous movies filmed in the UK include many of the James Bond movies, the Harry Potter series, both the old and new Star Wars films, and the Bridget Jones movies.
Fixers in the UK
Countless major productions have been based in the UK, from Miss Potter in the Lake District to The Theory of Everything at Cambridge University. World-famous TV also comes from here: Doctor Who is often shot around Cardiff and London, while Downton Abbey used Highclere Castle as its grand backdrop.
The UK has several major film studios where blockbuster movies and high end television have been shot, including Pinewood Studios, Shepperton Studios, Elstree Film Studios, and Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
The UK is also one of the most cost-effective places to shoot. The Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) returns 34% of qualifying UK spend for film and high end television, with an enhanced 39% rate on UK visual effects and an Independent Film Tax Credit worth up to 53% for lower-budget UK films.
What can our fixers in the UK do for you?
Filming in the UK is straightforward, with deep talent and excellent facilities. We oversee productions in cities and countryside alike, sorting permits, visas and equipment so your shoot stays on schedule.
Our team supports filming in England, Scotland (including Glasgow), Wales and Northern Ireland, and our fixers in London can search out and secure the perfect locations. Use our interactive map to find crew and locations near you, then get in touch via [email protected] and our team will offer expert guidance.
Our Comprehensive Teams
NEEDaFIXER has the crew and resources for any production, from a feature film, documentary or TV ad to a hotel or corporate video.
- Location Scouts & Production Assistants
- Fixers, Drivers & Permit Management
- Camera Operators & DOPs
- Directors & Assistant Directors
- Cinematographers & Videographers
- Drone Operators & Focus Pullers
- Sound Operators & Gaffers
- Colour Graders & full Production Crew
Frequently Asked Questions
How easy is it to get permits?
The UK welcomes international and regional productions, but it’s best to work with an experienced fixer who knows exactly which boroughs and councils to approach. In London especially, council borders can overlap on a single set, so you may need multiple permits.
Do I need a visa or work permit?
Entry clearance is granted to crew essential to the production. Studio, pre- or post-production work requires a work visa, but if you’re employed overseas and coming purely for location sequences, you can stay up to 12 months.
Can I hire equipment once there?
There’s a wide variety of equipment available in the UK, but specialist equipment can be imported.
What is the climate like?
The UK has a standard four-season climate. Winters are grey and cold, spring is chilly to mild, and summers can be warm and humid between the showers it’s known for.
