Film and TV production is a major part of Bristols economy. More than 130 production and post production companies contribute over £140 million, in an industry that employs approximately 3,700 people

The BBC Natural History Unitat the centre of Green Hollywood the worlds largest concentration of firms producing wildlife content. Channel 4 set up their creative hub in Bristol in 2019, as part of its relocation out of London

As well as being home to award-winning production companies including Icon Films and The Farm

Go West! Bristols Film and Television IndustriesAndrew Spicer & Steve Presence, UWE Bristol, 2017) An Invisible Army: The Role of Freelance Labour in Bristols Film & Television IndustriesAmy Genders, UWE Bristol) Natural History Network: The hub of the international wildife industry
The sector is well supported by Bristol Film Office providing locations and filming assistance and The Bottle Yard Studios, the largest facility of its kind in the West of England. Recent film and TV credits made in Bristol include Stan & Ollie, Hellboy, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Early Man, Fortitude, The Spanish Princess, Poldark, Broadchurch and Wolf Hall

Meanwhile, groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of what can be achieved on screen are continually explored at Pervasive Media Studio and the Bristol VR Lab

Through its Film Production strand, Bristol City of Film is:
- championing and developing Bristols profile as a world-leading centre for film & TV production
- improving access to employment for production professionals
- creating opportunities for industry newcomers
- increasing diversity within the workforce
Take a look at some of the projects were currently working with

The Balmoral [Ship] was a gem of a find. Its conserved beauty was the perfect setting for a crucial moment in the film and we couldnt have done it without the wonderful support of Bristol
Faye Ward, Producer, Stan & Ollie
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