Film London, Screen South form Filming Partnership
Film London and Screen South have merged to form the Filming Partnership, which will now represent 85% of the UK’s film industry.
The new entity will continue to service all production industries including film, television, commercials and video games. Its remit will encompass London’s 33 local authorities as well as Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. It will also represent the majority of the UK’s major studios including Pinewood, Shepperton, Ealing, 3 Mills and Maidstone.
Film London CEO Adrian Wootton said, “London is one of the world’s busiest production centres, the South East is home of the some of the world’s best studios and together we offer a metropolitan city, areas of outstanding natural beauty and world-class talent – it is the complete package. Providing a single point of contact will deliver a more coherent and efficient service, avoiding duplication, which will benefit productions of all sizes.”
Screen South CEO Jo Nolan said, “In 2009, 50% of the productions assisted by Film London and Screen South saw significant crossover, being serviced by both agencies. This merger solidifies an existing positive working relationship and for filmmakers it simplifies the process.”
Film London’s Inward Investment & Business Development team in partnership with Screen South will deliver the joint service. Screen South’s current Film Commissioner will be appointed the Filming Partnership Manager for London and the South East and the team will be based out of Pinewood and Film London’s central London’s offices.
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