Filming in Devon
If you are looking to film in Devon for the big screen or television, Film Devon has an extensive network of reliable and experienced contacts, providing useful information and guidance for productions, plus location support, local crew, local casting, production companies and Devon-based equipment suppliers that we can put you directly in touch with.
You’ll find a selection of these below, but do contact us if you need further information or help with your enquiry – with our team having over 20 years working in film and television, we’ll know who can help you.
North Devon Council
We are a film-friendly authority and try to make the process as simple as possible. Please see our site for information on filming on public land, beaches and harbours in the North Devon area.
Visit the North Devon Council website
Film Torbay
Film Torbay offers a dedicated point of contact, providing support and assistance for all types of film requests and enquiries ranging from music videos, commercials, TV productions and film projects around Torbay and the English Riviera.
Visit the Film Torbay website
Torridge District Council
The friendly team at Torridge District Council aims to work with film companies, big and small, to utilise this beautiful and diverse area as locations for productions.
Visit the Torridge District Council website
Exeter City Council
Exeter has a wide range of architecture, reflecting a vast history spanning thousands of years. From Roman times to modern-day, there is likely to be a building or open space to suit most types of filming requirements. The city has easy access to filming opportunities including a wide variety of locations
Visit the Exeter City Council website
Devon Film Logistics
Dependable and professional, DFL offer expert location management, site equipment and vehicle services across all of Devon and the South West of England, providing seamless support for film, television, and photography projects. Power, fuel, lighting, water, trackway, fencing, marquees, drivers, all-terrain vehicles, boats and boat crew all locally available.
Visit DFL’s website
Blackbeam Cinematic
Based in the southwest of the UK, Blackbeam Cinematic creates audio-visual experiences for events, festivals and stage. They deliver projections, lighting and sound for Arts, Heritage, and Brands and produce immersive experiences throughout the UK.
Visit Blackbeam’s website
Devon & Cornwall Police
Do you need to tell us about your film shoot? A police presence may be needed for filming where there may be public safety issues, crime enactments that can be seen in public, the shoot involves liveried emergency vehicles, or actors in police/military uniform or where weapons, whether real or props, are used and visible or audible in public.
Visit the Devon & Cornwall Police website
Film Devon also has a network of experienced crew contacts in the area if additional crew services are required, including camera gear, special effects, visual effects, location scouting, production assistants, runners and licensed tutors and chaperones.
Do contact us if you need further information.
Screen Devon
Screen Devon is the county’s Film Office, dedicated to a film friendly approach supporting all Film and TV projects across Devon. Our experienced team works with local crews, suppliers, and partners to support production activity and filming permissions for the area.
https://screendevon.com