Launched ahead of this weekend’s Academy Awards, the film highlights the wide range of locations available across our area – which form a key part of the opportunities available for productions looking to film in the UK.
From world class studio facilities to green spaces, town centres, and residential neighbourhoods, Hertsmere offers filmmakers a diverse and film friendly location close to London.
Cllr Chris Gray, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods, Enforcement, Economic Development and Transformation said:
“Hertsmere has a proud and internationally recognised place in the global screen industry.
“As the world celebrates the very best in film at this year’s Oscars, this is a great opportunity to showcase the role of Hertfordshire at the vanguard of the UK screen corridor.”
Whether you are planning a major film production, a high-end television series, or a commercial shoot, the Filming in Hertsmere Office, together with the Hertfordshire Film Office— based at the council-owned Elstree Film Studios — will provide the support you need.
Cllr Jeremy Newmark, Leader of the Council said :
“Hertsmere has long been at the heart of the UK’s world leading film and television industry.
“As excitement builds ahead of the Academy Awards, we are proud to launch our new video to show everything our borough has to offer.
“From internationally renowned studios to diverse locations and a fully integrated production ecosystem, Hertsmere is ‘perfectly placed’ for productions of every scale.
“With films such as the recent Hamnet being made here, our borough continues to play a starring role in bringing stories to the big screen.”