Film London and Screen South have created a groundbreaking new partnership, merging their filming services to ensure the region remains one of the very best places in the world to film. This new strategic collaboration aims to assist more domestic and international production, increasing inward investment to London and the South East.

Based out of offices in central London and Pinewood this new Filming Partnership will continue to service all production industries including film, TV, commercials and video games. Its remit encompasses London's 33 local authorities as well as Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. It also represents the majority of the country's major studios including Pinewood, Shepperton, Ealing, 3 Mills and Maidstone.

Find out how we can help you achieve your shoot in London and the South East by contacting the Filming Partnership team on 020 7613 7676, or 01753 656 412 for the Pinewood office.


Our aim is to make your shoot in London and the South East as straightforward as possible. We do not provide permits for filming, but we can certainly point you in the right direction and let you know who you need to approach.

It is imperative that you allow time for planning your shoot - familiarising yourself with the practicalities of filming, as well as working out in advance what additional support you might need.

If you think you may need help with co-ordination, we can recommend experienced UK location managers. If you would like a comprehensive overview of locations, crew and facilities, please visit the Film London Directory. A similar database relative to the South East area is also available on the Screen South website.


Use the menu below to access all the information you should need for a successful shoot in London and the South East:

Permissions and Boroughs
Find out when and where filming permission is required and how to apply for a permit. You can also access information on the local police, as well as local authority contacts, charges and parking restrictions.

Insurance, Licences and Legislation
This section deals with the functional side of film-making: why public liability insurance is required and how to obtain it; what to do if you need to close a road for filming purposes; working with children and the National Minimum Wage regulations.

Finding a Location
Access advice on how to source a location, hire a location manager and use location agencies.

London Code of Practice
Read these best practice guidelines - they will let you know the basic rules and regulations you should be following and how you can continue making London more film-friendly .

International Crews
Filming permissions differ from country to country. If you are an overseas crew, or you are intending to collaborate with an incoming production team, then find out more about contracts, payment and visas, as well the advantages of applying for UK tax relief.

Lists, Forms & Special Offers
Download contact details and application forms, as well as source details on discounts and incentives to film-makers working in the capital.


If you still have any questions about filming in London please email locations@filmlondon.org.uk or call us on 020 7613 7683. For queries related specifically to the South East email david.begg@screensouth.org or call 01753 656 412.