Filming on location

Essex Film Office

Essex Film Office is the primary point of contact for advice and management of filming on location and permissions across Essex.

From stunning landscapes to unique spaces and facilities, we work with key local contacts, including private landowners and local authorities, to enable the smooth running of filming in Essex.

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Location Database

Stretching from city to coast, Essex offers a diverse range of urban and rural landscapes, filled with modern and heritage buildings. Check out our database to find your perfect location.

Register your Property

Do you have a property, or site which you think would make the perfect location for filming? Sign up to our database to register.

Filming on Essex Highways

To ensure the safety of crew members and minimise disruption to road users, advance notice and documentation are required before filming on Essex highways.

Student guidance

For more information on filming in Essex for students, contact us or complete the Student Filming Application.

Who We Are

The Essex Film Office is run by a team of dedicated staff who act as a one stop shop for film makers and productions looking to film in Essex, from identifying locations to fit your brief through to securing permission to film, the Essex Film Office is here to help.

Testimonials

What film makers say about The Essex Film Office

It was an absolute pleasure working with the Essex film office for my recent multi location shoot for Uber Uk. Their good advice and practical solutions meant we had a great shoot in Thaxted “

Uber CommercialFiona Watson, Producer

The team at Film Essex were instrumental in securing filming permissions for our documentary. The team were incredibly quick at responding and were able to loop us in with all the relevant contacts. They provided a professional and friendly service, right from the get-go. They were great at reassuring councils about the impact of our filming, and was able to push through permissions in a timely manner.

10 Best Places to LiveGreg Williamson, Production Co-ordinator

The Essex Film Office bends over backwards to make sure you get what you need and there are no problems when filming in Essex. They recently helped me turn around a short lead time commercial where we had to shoot on a country road and made things very easy.

Dept of Transport CommercialHugh Elphick, Location Manager

“We recently used Shire Hall for an ambitious Channel 4 courtroom TV series. The courtroom and the building helped shape the character and visual style of the series. There are other courts around, but I cannot think of any so elegant and spacious. The film office were excellent and accommodating and this was also an important factor in our decision. Shire Hall is also very unusual in being built in the style of a crown court - complete with jury boxes - located in the South East.

ScreendogEd Kellie, Executive Producer

"The Only Way Is Essex has been filming in Essex for over 10 years, and would have not been able to do so successfully without the unrivalled support of the Essex Film Office. They have always kindly assisted and accommodated the TOWIE production team with many requests over the years. We look forward to working with them ahead of every series, knowing that we have the best support and guidance available. We extend our thanks and gratitude to the Essex Film Office."

Lime PicturesDanielle Alencar, Producer

Thanks very much for making an introduction to the Essex Police in regards to the filming enquiry for this TV Advert and your continued assistance on this job. Its really helping demystify filming in Essex. In the past I might have avoided looking at filming in Essex altogether as it was very unclear how to approach the local authorities about filming enquiries. Additionally there was a lack of understanding about our industry and our requirements from the local departments. With the Essex Film Office now in existence, this is making the process vastly smoother and makes filming in Essex a reality whereas previously we might have taken the filming and business to other counties with established film offices. Thanks again for all your help and I look forward to bringing more shoots your way in the future.

Thomas GaleScout Productions