Links
UK INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA)
The UK's leading organisation promoting and rewarding the best in film, television and interactive media.
http://www.bafta.org
British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)
The official website of the British Board of Film Classification, the independent regulator of the film and video industry in the UK.
http://www.bbfc.co.uk
British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS)
The British Federation of Film Societies offers support to start up and develop film societies.
http://www.bffs.org.uk
Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph & Theatre Union (BECTU)
BECTU is the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas who are primarily based in the UK.
http://www.bectu.org.uk
British Film Institute
Publishers, archivists, restorers and preservers of film, the bfi also runs the National Film Theatre, the London Film Festival, the bfi IMAX Cinema, and the world's largest film library and educational resource.
http://www.bfi.org.uk
The British Kinematograph Sound & Television Society (BKSTS)
The BKSTS encourages, sustains, educates, trains and represents all those who are involved in the business of providing moving images and associated crafts in any form and through any media.
http://www.bksts.com
Cultural Industries Development Agency (CIDA)
Providing a wide range of essential services to the creative and cultural industries sector.
http://www.cida.co.uk
Directors Guild of Great Britain
The Guild represents directors in all media: film, television, theatre, radio, opera, commercials, corporate, multimedia and new technology. It is a trade union, offering help with contracts, a campaigning voice, policy to influence the future of the industry, and advice for members to meet and share their skills.
http://www.dggb.co.uk
Equity
Equity is the only trade union to represent artists from across the entire spectrum of arts and entertainment. The main function of Equity is to negotiate minimum terms and conditions of employment throughout the entire world of entertainment and to endeavour to ensure these take account of social and economic changes.
http://www.equity.org.uk
Guild of Location Managers
A non-profit making organisation of professional Location Managers working within the film, television and advertising industries, formed to maintain standards of professionalism within the industry with regard to filming on location.
http://www.golm.org.uk
Learning and Skills Council
Funds and plans education and training for over 16s in the UK. The LDA works alongside the South London Learning and Skills Council.
http://www.lsc.gov.uk
New Producer's Alliance
The national membership and training organisation for independent new producers.
http://www.npa.org.uk
Production Guild
The Guild works on behalf of its members to improve employment opportunities, offer professional advice and to lobby the government on issues which affect the industry.
http://www.productionguild.com
Production Managers' Association
The PMA is a professional body of film, television, corporate and multi-media production managers. Within the film and television industry the Association provides a unique network for both freelance and permanently employed production managers.
http://www.pma.org.uk
Skillset
The national training organisation for broadcast, film, video, interactive media and photo imaging.
http://www.skillset.org
UK Film Council
Formerly the British Film Commission, the UK Film Council is the strategic agency for developing the film industry and film culture in the UK.
http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
UK Media Desk
MEDIA is a six year programme of the European Union to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, TV and new media industries and to increase international circulation of European audiovisual product.
http://www.mediadesk.co.uk
UK Post
UK Post is the trade body charged with representing the post-production and special effects sector at home and internationally. They support and promote the commercial interests of those companies involved in the creation and manipulation of images and sound for the broadcast, commercial and feature film industries.
http://www.ukpost.org.uk
Women in Film and Television (WFTV)
Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) is a membership association open to women with at least one year's professional experience in the television, film and/or digital media industries.
http://www.wftv.org.uk
Workline
Offering free advice relative to work and employment to people working in the film and TV industries. Workline is sponsored by Women in Film and Television and the UK Film Council and supported by Goodman Derrick LLP (Employment Lawyers).
http://www.workline.org.uk
Writers' Guild of Great Britain
The Writers' Guild of Great Britain is the TUC union for all professional writers working in television, radio, film, theatre, books and multimedia.
http://www.writersguild.org.uk
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS
Association of Film Commissions International (AFCI)
The official professional organization for the film commissioners who assist film, television and video production throughout the world.
http://www.afci.org
GENERAL INDUSTRY INFORMATION
African Film Tour (AFT)
A not-for-profit film, television and video sales organization set up to produce, showcase, promote and distribute dynamic independent, foreign and documentary films from Black\African film-makers all over the world.
http://www.africanfilmtour.co.uk
BBC Film Network
Film Network is the BBC’s interactive showcase for new British film-makers, screening three new short films in broadband quality every week. The purpose is to expose new talent and create a platform for short films.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork
CastNet
CastNet provide a free casting service to employers from Film, TV and Theatre productions. This unique service will match each casting breakdown only to actors who confirm their suitability and availability for each role.
http://www.castingnetwork.co.uk
Cinando.com
Cinando.com is a real time updated database dedicated to cinema industry professionals. It offers an XXL panorama of the film industry: contacts, profiles, films on sales, projects in development, and even screenings schedule during the main markets.
http://www.cinando.com
DFGDocs
The new documentary website brought to you by the Documentary Filmmakers Group in association with the British Council. It's a one-stop shop for documentary, created especially for those interested in the art and craft of documentary film-making.
http://www.dfgdocs.com
Digital Deli
Digital Deli's aim is to create a virtual market place for film-makers, musicians, writers and games designers to exhibit, sell and chat about their creations, with both others in the industry and to their customers.
http://www.digitaldeli.co.uk
Diversity Toolkit
The UK Film Council's Diversity Toolkit is an online resource for everyone in film. It is part of the industry's drive to enable all sections of society to be part of film in the UK - in audiences, in film content and as part of the workforce. It explains how diversity can open up creative and commercial opportunities and gives practical advice and resources to help all areas of the industry contribute to the film sector's diversity goals.
http://www.diversitytoolkit.org.uk
Film Pur
Part funded by EM Media, this organisation has been established specifically to give advice and support to film crews coming to shoot in the UK from the Indian subcontinent.
http://www.filmpur.com
Focal International
An international, non-profit making, professional trade association representing commercial film/audiovisual, stills and sound libraries as well as interested individuals such as facility houses, professional film researchers and producers working in the industry.
http://www.focalint.org
Kay Media
A sourcing, advertising, promotion and marketing directory for the film TV, video and broadcast industry.
http://www.kays.co.uk
Kemps online directory/production guide
Use Kemps to search for over 35,000 production services companies from 65 countries worldwide.
http://www.kftv.com
Kodak
Discover Kodak's rich heritage, innovative breakthroughs, and cutting-edge technologies. A company that ranks as a premier multinational corporation, with a brand recognized in virtually every country around the world.
http://www.kodak.com
Kwik Sweep
Kwik Sweep is a fully licensed London-based waste, recycling and clearance service. They offer office, TV and film production, stage and set and events clearances.
http://www.kwiksweep.com
Londonstills.com
Londonstills.com is a commercial picture library for contemporary images of London, covering all areas of Greater London stretching from the West End and The City to every London village, suburb and beyond.
http://www.londonstills.com/search.asp
Media UK
Independent media directory for the UK, lists websites, addresses, telephone numbers, programme schedules, live links and more for all areas of the online media.
http://www.mediauk.com
MediaBase
MediaBase is a fully searchable database that focuses entirely on production and post-production activity in the UK. Aimed at producers and production managers, the site is designed to make the job of researching productions and facilities as easy as possible.
http://www.mediabase.org.uk
Medialex Legal and Business Network
Quality training delivered by a cooperative of leading media lawyers and business professionals, legal and business support and free legal advice.
http://www.medialex-uk.com
myfilms
myfilms.com is a personalised film and cinema finder, supported by the UK Film Council and funded through the National Lottery. The site is part of a major UK Film Council initiative to increase the viewing of non-mainstream films at the cinema by tackling the three main barriers: access, awareness and information.
http://www.myfilms.com
Own It
A new service which offers free intellectual property advice for London’s creative people.
http://www.own-it.org
Shooting People
Shooting People is run by film-makers for film-makers. They send essential daily email bulletins to facilitate all questions and needs of independent film-makers.
http://shootingpeople.org
Shoots
An international production crew resource with listings, equipment, rates and tips.
http://www.shoots.com
SPACE Media Arts
Low cost digital video editing and motion graphics facilities. SPACE Media Arts provides professional post production facilities which are available to filmmakers and moving-image artists for hire at subsidised rates.
http://www.spacemedia.org.uk
Stellar Network
Stellar Network is a membership-based organisation connecting the UK's film, theatre and television professionals. Offering members a unique programme of social, development and interactive opportunities, Stellar actively supports and energises the UK's community of creative talent.
http://www.stellarnetwork.com/uk
TheScreen.biz
TheScreen.biz aims to be the main source for viewing the latest and best in British independent film, as well as offer an alternative platform for film-makers to promote their work.
http://www.thescreen.biz
TV-bay.com
TV-bay.com is a global online market to place and view adverts for equipment for sale in the broadcast, film and video industries.
http://www.tv-bay.com
your local cinema .com
The one stop shop for accessible cinema. Subtitled and audio described cinema enables people with less than perfect hearing or vision to enjoy film presented in its original and best form - the cinema. Over 160 cinemas in the UK and Ireland can now screen almost every popular release with subtitles and audio description.
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com
LONDON ORGANISATIONS
Business Link for London
This organisation delivers impartial, expert and practical business advice to London's small and medium-sized businesses.
http://www.businesslink4london.com
Central London Partnership
CLP is supported by the LDA, and was established to consider and promote the needs of central London, to make it a better place in which to live, work, invest and visit.
http://www.c-london.co.uk
Creative Capital Fund (CCF)
The CCF is an independent £2.5m equity fund that helps talented entrepreneurs and businesses in London’s Creative Industries achieve their potential by providing seed capital investment and business support.
http://www.ccfund.co.uk
Cross River Partnership
The LDA supports the Cross River Partnership, a central London alliance delivering regeneration solutions to assist the spread of opportunities from central London to areas south of the river.
http://www.crossriverpartnership.org
Digital Screen Network (DSN)
The Digital Screen Network is a scheme run by the UK Film Council to increase the amount of specialised film seen in the UK. The DSN scheme will allow for the funding of 240 cinema screens in the UK to be equipped with the latest in digital cinema technologies.
http://www.ukdsn.com
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Created by businesses in the capital to provide mutual support and make London a place where business thrives.
http://www.londonchamber.co.uk/
London Councils
Made up of 33 London boroughs, the Metropolitan Police Authority and the London Fire and Emergency Planning authority. It aims to give boroughs a single voice on London-wide issues like housing, education and social care. Previously known as the Association of London Government (ALG).
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk
London Cultural Consortium
The London Cultural Consortium champions London’s vibrant and diverse cultural sector including the arts, heritage, museums, libraries and archives, sport, tourism, film, media and creative industries.
http://www.london.gov.uk/lcc
London Development Agency
Helping to build a thriving economy for London’s people, businesses and communities.
http://www.lda.gov.uk
London First
Engaging the business community in promoting and improving London, using the vision, energy and skills of business leaders to shape and secure the capital’s future.
http://www.london-first.co.uk/
London Underground
London’s Underground provides a unique and instantly recognisable backdrop for filmmakers and photographers. They are happy to take requests for filming, contact Kate Reston on 020 7918 3610 for further information.
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/filming
Mayor of London
The Mayor represents London and Londoners, in the UK and internationally. He takes a strategic look at what is happening in London, drawing up policies for the social and economic development of the city.
http://www.london.gov.uk/
Park Royal Partnership
The LDA funds the Park Royal Partnership, a company committed to the promotion and redevelopment of Park Royal.
http://www.parkroyal.org
Thames Gateway London Partnership
The Thames Gateway London Partnership is a sub-regional alliance supported by the LDA, working to deliver the economic, physical and social regeneration of the Thames Gateway in London.
http://www.thames-gateway.org.uk
Think London
The official inward investment agency for the capital, which provides free, confidential and comprehensive advice to help international business locate and expand in London
http://www.thinklondon.com
UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that provides support for UK companies looking to develop their international business. It also provides support for overseas companies wishing to invest in the UK.
http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
VisitBritain
VisitBritain is the new organisation created to market Britain to the rest of the world and England to the British.
http://www.visitbritain.com
LOCATION RELATED SITES
1st Option Representation
Representing a huge variety of houses, apartments, beach properties, bars and clubs.
http://www.1st-option.net
Amazing Space
This locations service specialises in the exclusive representation of commercial, industrial and residential properties for filming.
http://www.amazingspace.co.uk
Compass Locations Ltd
The aim of Compass is to offer an extensive catalogue of unusual, unique and exotic locations, which are available for photographic, film and commercial shoots, as well as for corporate and social events.
http://www.compasslocations.com
Dixcot Locations
Representing outstanding properties for filming and photographic shoots with a broad range of locations on their books, from slick modern apartments and beautiful period homes to boats and sporting venues.
http://www.dixcotlocations.com
Georgian Locations
Georgian Locations is an online resource for companies and individuals looking for a Georgian venue in the UK. Source lavish stately homes, rural churches and majestic London townhouses with this charitable locations library.
http://www.georgianlocations.com
Google Earth
Google Earth combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips.
http://earth.google.com
Graham Aza Location Production
Graham Aza and his team provide an experienced guide to filming in and around London and the UK both through the website and their location finders.
http://www.locationproduction.com
Guild of Location Managers
A non-profit making organisation of professional Location Managers working within the film, television and advertising industries.
http://www.golm.org.uk
Life Locations
Supports you in finding the most suitable location for any event; evening parties, conferences, reception drinks, press launches, plus film and photo shoots.
http://www.lifelocations.com
Livett's Launches
Offering a selection of the river's most elegant boats for private charter on a bespoke basis, Livett's also work closely with Film London and the Port of London Authority (as well as the river's many other key stakeholders) to ensure film-makers get the shots they require.
http://www.livettslaunches.co.uk
Locality Unlimited
Providing locations for feature films, television dramas, commercials, photographic shoots and publicity events of any kind.
http://www.localityunlimited.com
Locate Productions
A qualified team of location managers, location scouts and photographic producers manage a location library containing new and exclusive locations, ranging from industrial warehouses to architect designed apartments, from mountain roads to cityscapes.
http://www.locateproductions.com
The Location Guide
thelocationguide.com is a free online resource helping globe-hunting producers track down the locations and services best suited to their budget. The website features details for over 1500 location contacts - updated 24/7 by The Location Guide team. This information is also available in a hard copy format.
http://www.thelocationguide.com
Location Partnership
Location library and scouting service for thousands of film, television, stills and events locations both in the UK and worldwide.
http://www.locationpartnership.com
Location Works
Location Works provides a location finding and management service for the film and television industries as well as a complete production and location service for the photographic industry.
http://www.locationworks.com
Location X
The first digitally based location scouting and management service to the commercials industry.
http://www.locationx.net
Location25
Wide ranging locations library for film and photographic shoots such as TV commercials, documentaries, music videos, photographic advertising campaigns, and editorial shoots.
http://www.location25.com
Loftcentral.co.uk
Specialises in architecturally designed, residential loft properties for film, television and photographic shoots.
http://www.loftcentral.co.uk
Lovely Locations
Lovely Locations has generated an extensive offline library through years of experience. They aim to deliver not only a professional, but a creative approach, to location management.
http://www.lovelylocations.co.uk
Ministry of Defence film locations
The Ministry of Defence has created a library site to help location managers find a suitable venue amongst its 240,000ha of land and buildings.
http://www.filmlocations.mod.uk
The National Trust
A registered charity looking after 248,000 hectares of beautiful countryside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus almost 600 miles of coastline and more than 200 buildings. Please call Harvey Edgington on 020 7799 4547 for information on all filming requests.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Shoot Factory
Shootfactory is a full-service location agency, representing UK and international properties, studios and venues for TV, film, photo shoots, product launches and events.
http://www.shootfactory.co.uk
Unitbase.co.uk
An outline portfolio of hundreds of unit bases and wide ranging locations offers a dedicated 24 hour service and online booking facility.
http://www.unitbase.co.uk
JOB SITES
broadcastgraduate.com
An online resource for broadcast and media graduates and companies. Register, view and apply for positions in the broadcast and media sectors and let companies find you.
http://www.broadcastgraduate.com
JobsInBroadcast
This new dedicated recruitment service is free to all media professionals, either craft or technical. Founded by industry specialists, the site optimises the tools you require to find and track new job opportunities in the broadcast media sector.
http://www.jobsinbroadcast.co.uk
Productionwizard.com
Productionwizard.com is a unique online brokerage connecting local, national and international media suppliers with production teams working around the world.
http://www.productionwizard.com
Skillset Careers
The only UK specialist media careers information, advice and guidance service delivering individual career solutions when and how you need them.
http://www.skillset.org/careers
smoothdevil
smoothdevil is a social networking destination putting you in touch with people in your industry.
http://www.smoothdevil.com
UKscreen
Crewing and casting service: members can create online web pages with photos, show reels and CV's.
http://www.ukscreen.com
REGIONAL SCREEN AGENCIES
Bath Film Office
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Bath and North East Somerset.
http://visitbath.co.uk
Edinburgh Film Focus
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
http://www.edinfilm.com
EM Media
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire.
http://www.em-media.org.uk
North West Vision
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Manchester, Liverpool.
http://www.northwestvision.co.uk
Northern Film & Media
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Tyne and Wear, Teeside, Northumberland, Durham.
http://www.northernmedia.org
Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Northern Ireland.
http://www.niftc.co.uk
Scottish Highlands and Islands Film Commission
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
http://www.scotfilm.org
Scottish Screen
Scottish Screen develops, encourages and promotes every aspect of film, television and new media in Scotland.
http://www.scottishscreen.com
Screen East
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Essex, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk.
http://www.screeneast.co.uk
Screen South
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, East and West Sussex, Kent and the Isle of Wight.
http://www.screensouth.org
Screen West Midlands
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Birmingham, West Midlands, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire.
http://www.screenwm.co.uk
South West Screen
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: South Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall.
http://www.swscreen.co.uk
Sgrin
As the lead body for the development of the media industry in Wales, Sgrîn has developed key schemes and initiatives since they were set up in 1997.
http://www.sgrin.co.uk
TayScreen
Regional screen agency covering the following areas: Tayside, Angus, Dundee, Perth and Kinross.
http://www.tayscreen.com