PRODUCTION SERVICES | PR & PRESS
Publicity & Press Support
You're filming your production in Devon. Now let's make sure the world knows about it.
Film Devon works alongside productions to amplify their story - regionally, nationally and beyond.
WHY IT MATTERS
Filming in Devon is a story worth telling – we help you tell it.
Devon isn’t just a backdrop or location. It’s a starring character in its own right – world-famous moorland, coastline, harbour towns, ancient woodland, countryside villages and two cities with striking architectural range.
When a production chooses to film in Devon, that choice alone is newsworthy. The challenge is making that story travel.
Film Devon acts as a regional PR and marketing partner for productions filming in the area.
We connect your press and marketing team to the local and regional media outlets, social channels and communities, help coordinate announcements that land further, and ensure your production is part of the wider story of Devon being one of the UK’s most desirable filming destinations.
Whether you’re at the script development stage, mid-shoot, or heading into post production – there are moments in your production’s lifecycle where Film Devon can help generate press and local coverage to build the kind of authentic, regional story and interest that national press offices can’t create alone.
“Devon didn’t just make production easy – it made it a joy. The locations, the people, the light. An absolute gift.”
– EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, THE ANTIQUES RIVIERA
WHAT WE DO
How Film Devon supports your production’s publicity
We’re not a press office – we’re a production partner. Here’s how we work alongside your team to give Devon-filmed productions greater reach to a larger audience across TV, radio, print, online, social and interest-based media.
1. Regional media and press connections
Direct relationships with BBC South West, BBC Devon, Devon Live, The Herald, local radio and regional industry, community and business contacts. We know who covers what, and we make the right introductions.
2. Announcement amplification
Production announcements, location reveals, broadcast dates and casting news all have regional story potential. We help frame and distribute your announcements through Film Devon’s platforms and network.
3. Behind-the-scenes content
Community interest in productions filming locally is enormous. We help coordinate responsible behind-the-scenes content that generates community goodwill and coverage – without disrupting your shoot.
4. Tourism and destination tie-ins
Film Devon works closely with Devon tourism agencies, attractions and local authorities to connect your production to destination campaigns – creating broader coverage opportunities and post-broadcast tourism angles.
5. Production listings and archive
Every production that works with Film Devon is featured on our growing Devon on Screen index – a permanent, searchable
record that drives continued interest in your film or TV production long after broadcast.
6. Crew and community stories
Local crew, local extras, local suppliers – these are the genuine, human stories that regional and national press and communities love. We help identify and share them with your team’s approval.
PRESS ANGLES
The kind of stories that travel
Devon-specific story hooks that have proven appeal with regional, national and industry media – and where Film Devon can add value.
LOCATION
The location reveal
Where was it filmed? Audiences – and travel journalists – want to know. A well-timed location reveal, timed to broadcast, generates both entertainment press and travel/lifestyle coverage. We coordinate with local press and travel guides to ensure maximum reach.
COMMUNITY
Local impact stories
Productions filming in Devon create jobs, support local hospitality and businesses, and leave a lasting mark on communities. Regional press respond well to stories of economic and community benefit – and they reflect well on the production and it’s partners.
LANDSCAPE
Devon as the co-star
Exmoor, Saunton Sands, Clovelly, Hartland Abbey, the English Riviera, South Hams, Dartmoor, the Jurassic Coast — Devon’s landscapes are world-class and often the reason a production chose to film in the county. Framing the landscape as a creative choice rather than just a backdrop makes for compelling editorial content.
TOURISM
Screen tourism in advance
Getting ahead of screen tourism interest – through pre-broadcast partnerships with local tourism organisations – can generate significant regional news coverage and positions the production as genuinely invested in the local community, and the locations it filmed in.
INDUSTRY
Devon as a filming destination
Film industry coverage increasingly covers the regional story of UK production. Devon’s growing reputation as a film-friendly county – with a local crew network, infrastructure and locations – is a story the industry press and trade organisations want to tell.
PROCESS
How to work with Film Devon on press and publicity
We keep it simple. The earlier in you get in touch, the more we can do to promote your production.
1. Get in touch early
Contact us as soon as Devon is confirmed as a filming location – ideally before production begins. Early engagement gives us more to work with and more time to plan.
2. Share what you can
We work to your embargo and confidentiality requirements. Share what’s approved – production name, genre, broadcast window, location details – and we’ll build from there.
3. We do the legwork
Film Devon handles the regional media outreach, community engagement, co-ordinates with location-specific partners, and manages the Devon-specific angle – freeing your PR and marketing teams to focus on the bigger picture.
4. Think beyond broadcast
The screen tourism opportunity is real and lasting. We’ll connect you – or hand off to – our community-facing work to ensure the Devon story keeps generating value long after your production airs.