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The latest Devon film and television industry news and updates, including new releases, filming, productions and location news.
New BBC documentary commission open: Devon filmmakers encouraged to apply
The BBC’s new rolling commissioning brief is live, offering up to £50,000 per documentary and a real route in for regional filmmakers. The BBC has opened a new commissioning route,
International Surf & Conservation Film Festival back at Croyde for 2026
The two day film festival on the North Devon coast will screen some of the world’s best surf and environmental films. Following last year’s successful event, The Surf & Conservation
Devon & Cornwall renewed for sixth series on Channel 4, filming this summer
True North Productions returns to film across Devon and Cornwall, capturing the people and communities of the South West Channel 4 has recommissioned the lifestyle series Devon & Cornwall for
Amazon Opens Applications for £30,000 Regional Creatives Fund
Applicants can be awarded up to £30,000 for existing creative programmes that support helping people break into creative careers. Amazon has reopened applications for the 2026 round of its Regional
First-look at Robert Eggers’ Werwulf – filmed on Dartmoor
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe star in what may be the director’s darkest film yet. The first official image from Robert Eggers’ upcoming gothic horror film Werwulf has
Disney’s Rivals Series 2 puts Devon on screen
The north coast of Devon features on screen for the second series of Disney’s hit drama, starring David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Nafessa Williams Blackpool Mill Cottage, on the Hartland
Interview: Masters of the Universe star Sam C. Wilson on playing Trap Jaw
Sam C. Wilson talks about playing villain Trap Jaw, stunt training and his favourite Devon beach spots. Starring in one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters (filmed partly in Devon), actor
Masters of the Universe filmed in Devon’s ancient Beer Quarry Caves
The underground caverns and tunnels were transformed into an otherworldly set for the big-budget production. One of Devon’s most extraordinary hidden gems was used as a unique filming location for
The highest-grossing UK independent film worldwide was filmed in Devon
When Hollywood came to Devon. How the coastal county became the backdrop to a worldwide box office hit. The Roses, a darkly comic reimagining of the 1989 classic The War
French & Saunders open new Plymouth media production facility
Developed as a joint project between two Devon-based media production firms, the studios are custom-built for audio, video, live production and remote collaboration. As the Devon creative industries continue to
New ITV series explores the best of Devon and the Westcountry
The series, hosted by Josie Gibson, was produced by Devon-based Rock Oyster Media who are based in Plymouth. A journey celebrating the best of the area, Taste of the Westcountry
Bergerac back on TV screens, filmed in Devon and Jersey
Following a successful first series, the rebooted Bergerac is back on screen, featuring plenty of well-known Devon locations. The new UKTV series, which is now airing on U and U&Drama,
Frame by Frame: Devon Filmmaker Brings Haunting Cornish Folk Tale to Life in Stunning Stop Motion
Deep in a Devon garden studio, something quietly remarkable is taking shape – one frame at a time. A hand-crafted stop motion animated film from Devon-based Odd Planet Studios, is
Beyond Paradise returns for series 4 featuring new Devon locations
New mysteries await DI Humphrey Goodman and the Shipton Abbott residents in new BBC series, filmed on location in Devon and Cornwall. Regular viewers of the show will be aware
Saunton Sands named as one of UK’s Most Beautiful Beach Film Locations
The famous North Devon beach was named alongside beaches in Dorset, Cornwall and Pembrokeshire. Devon visitors and residents will be familiar with the long-stretching, picturesque Saunton Sands beach which is
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