Could your property be turned into a film set?

On Location ! Do you have a property, office, building, outside space, or venue that you think would make a good location for filming? Perhaps you have a unique and unusual site? Could your location be a double for somewhere else, the White House perhaps? or a typical American residence? Do you have wide open […]

The Jury: Murder Trial – filmed in Essex for Channel 4

“We used Shire Hall for an ambitious Channel 4 courtroom TV series as the courtroom and building helped shape the character and visual style of the series.” “The British jury system – judgement by twelve of one’s peers – is shrouded in secrecy, but does that only serve to cover up flaws in the system? […]

New ITV drama filmed in Essex

The Essex Film Office is delighted that the historic Chelmsford landmark, Shire Hall, is starring in the upcoming four-part ITV drama ‘Mr Bates Vs the Post Office’. Filming took place earlier this year for the new series, written by acclaimed screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes (‘Tom Jones’, ‘Honour’, ‘Vanity Fair’) and produced by ITV Studios and Little […]

‘Essex Girls’ movie shortlisted for BFI London Film Festival award

A new film challenging the Essex girl stereotype has been shortlisted for this year’s BFI Film Festival in London. Nominated for the Best Short Film award, ‘Essex Girls’ is a coming-of-age drama based on the experiences of writer and actor Busayo Ige’s teenage years growing up as a young Black woman in Benfleet. Directed by […]

The Essex Serpent

Mud, Mystery and Sea Monsters Viewers fell in love with the striking Essex coastline on the Apple TV+ drama series, ‘The Essex Serpent’, starring Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes. Many are asking where the mini series was filmed? We take you on a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the key filming locations on ‘The Essex […]

The History of Filming in Essex

From Bond to Batman and The Essex Serpent Essex is no stranger to the big or small screen having featured in a number of productions, from big budget Hollywood blockbusters to gripping dramas. From Bond to Batman, The Essex Serpent and ‘The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE)’ Essex is home to stunning rural locations, a […]

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