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
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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NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
by Chris Watson | 13th July 2023 |
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East....
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New original drama supported by the North East Production Fund begins filming in the North East
by Molly Lymn | 20th June 2023 |
New original drama, The Red King, has recently begun filming in the North East, joining an array of productions using the North East as their filming base. The six-part series, supported by the North...
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North East Screen and Pact launch Future North East
by Molly Lymn | 27th April 2023 |
Scheme looking for ten promising indies to join supercharged development programme North East Screen and Pact are today launching a joint initiative Future North East at this year’s Creative Cities Convention in Newcastle. Future...
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North East Screen announce recipients of the BBC Comedy Creator Fund, ahead of the Creative Cities Convention in Newcastle
by Molly Lymn | 26th April 2023 |
North East Screen, the screen agency for the North East of England, has selected three stand up comedy creators who will each receive £1,000 in development funds to help prime them for the wave...
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