North East Screen (formerly Northern Film + Media) is the regional screen agency for the North East of England. We develop and champion our region as one of the UK’s leading film and TV production hubs where exceptional screen industry talent can live, create and work. Our Film Office provides a free one stop shop for national and international productions shooting in our region connecting locations, crew, facilities and providing invaluable local knowledge. We are funded by the new North East Screen Industries Partnership (NESIP) and are embarking on a delivery programme to improve skills, generate jobs and encourage inward investment.
Latest News
Sara Davies’ new North East produced BBC show premieres in Newcastle
by Lisa Kelly | 31st January 2025 |
Sara Davies, North East entrepreneur and TV personality joined local dignitaries, the production team and crew to celebrate the launch of The Big Idea Works at a special screening last night at the Tyneside...
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North East Screen set to showcase the region to locations experts
by Molly Lymn | 10th September 2024 |
As the profile of filming in the North East grows, North East Screen are showcasing the region’s world-class locations to industry professionals from across the UK through a series of ‘Scout Abouts’ (familiarisation trips)....
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FilmNation TV UK partners with BBC and North East Screen to drive production in the region
by Molly Lymn | 24th May 2024 |
FilmNation TV UK, a division of award-winning entertainment studio FilmNation Entertainment, has today announced a partnership with BBC and North East Screen to attract and nurture on and off-screen talent from the region, accelerate...
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North East Production Fund to support ITV and Hera Pictures ‘I Fought The Law’
by Molly Lymn | 10th May 2024 |
ITV and Hera Pictures have announced I Fought the Law starring Sheridan Smith, which will begin filming in Teesside in summer of 2024, with support from the North East Production Fund, delivered by North...
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Major studio development in Sunderland is the next step for the region’s film and TV industry
by Molly Lymn | 7th March 2024 |
Today’s announcement of the trailblazing devolution deal agreed between the Government and North East in the Spring budget will equip the region with the tools it needs to make the Crown Works Studios development...
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BBC One commissions Making It with Sara Davies (w/t) for all us eager would-be inventor
by Chris Watson | 20th November 2023 |
BBC One has today announced a brand-new commission: Making It with Sara Davies (w/t). Produced by North East based Twenty Six 03, and backed by the North East Production Fund, delivered by North East...
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