FAME Pro’s Industry Insights
news and events
Welcome to all film-related news and events
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North Herts: A Filmmaker’s Paradise!
North Herts, occupying the low chalk hills of the north-eastern Chilterns, is a beautiful district perfect for filmmakers!
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Why Should I Register My Property as a Filming Location?
With the diversity of the modern filming industry, we receive requests for an incredible range of locations!
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Film London PFM 2024
The 2024 edition of Film London’s PFM and its New Talent strand have opened for applications!
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A Sneak Peek at FAME Pro’s Favourite Locations for Action and Drama
Are you looking to shoot your action-packed or dramatic production? Can’t find that perfect filming location?
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Runway Ready: Fashion Shoot Locations Approved by FAME Pro!
We do fashion shoots right. Don’t believe us? Take a look at some of the shoots we’ve facilitated filming for in the UK already.
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BFI NETWORK England short film funding
This fund is open to filmmaking teams with directors based in England, and people can apply for funds from £5,000 to £25,000.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day with FAME Pro!
Happy International Women’s Day!
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British Commission Response to the Budget
“Today’s measures will significantly boost the UK’s world-class film and TV industry in the face of growing international competition.”
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Sussex’s Starring Role in the Making of ‘Wicked Little Letters’!
‘Wicked Little Letters’ is a film by Thea Sharrock, starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, and Anjana Vasan coming out on the 23rd February.
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Cannes Film Pitch Competitions
Don’t miss the fabulous film pitch competitions coming up in Cannes!
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Exploring our Most Romantic Filming Locations…
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we thought it was only right to showcase our most romantic filming locations!
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2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards: The Nominations
Explore the nominations for the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards, celebrating the very best in film of the past year.
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Presenting our New Productions Funding Hub Platform
Following the SAG-AFTRA strikes, film production in the UK came to a standstill last year. Thousands of crew were left without employment and questioning their future in the industry.
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Introducing Forestry England as an Exclusive Filming Location!
We’re starting the new year off with a bang with some exciting news… we’re thrilled to announce that we are now exclusively coordinating filming for ‘Forestry England’ Sussex!
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Our Highlights of 2023!
Happy New Year to all of our wonderful clients, partners, and suppliers! Here are just a few of our proudest moments of 2023…
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Tell Me Everything Season – 2
Provocative teen drama, Tell Me Everything is set to return to ITVX for its second season in 2024.
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Boosting screen tourism across the UK
The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the intention of boosting screen tourism throughout the UK’s nations and regions.
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The Silvertip Films’ Horsham Film Festival 2023 Awards Night!
Horsham Film Festival finished its 2023 run, in partnership with the everyman cinema, Horsham, with more entries, audience members, judges and winners than ever!
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Children in Need: Game On!
BBC Children in Need united the gaming world on 10th November, when gamers joined forces to help raise money for the charity and highlight the positive impact of video games.
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Screen Forum Conference 2023
Highlights from the British Screen Forum Conference 2023 in London
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A Night of Legends and Inspiration at The Space, Brighton!
Kelly Mikulla, our Managing Director, attended an exceptional event hosted by Wayne Imms at The Space in Brighton.
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Lights, Camera, Action in Unexpected Places: Everest Productions Takes Over Codsall Community Centre
We’re thrilled to announce that Everest Productions recently wrapped up filming a pulse-pounding scene for their upcoming movie.
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On Location – An Owner’s Point Of View!
We recently worked with the fantastic owner of an amazing property here in West Sussex which was used in the filming of upcoming film Fright by local filmmaker Warren Dudley.
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Supporting Local Writer & Filmmaker Warren Dudley
We recently worked with local talent Warren Dudley who has just wrapped filming of his new feature film, Fright.
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Wicked Little Letters Trailer Is Out Now!
We are thrilled to share the new trailer for Wicked Little Letters, starring Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley.
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Join The Filmmaking Revolution With Better Together
Are you a young, passionate filmmaker with a story to tell?
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Wakehurst Place: A New Fame Pro Member Open for Filming and Photography
Wakehurst Place, owned by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has become the latest member of the Fame Pro family.
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Cinema & Celebrations At Worcester Film Festival 2023
The Worcester Film Festival 2023 kicked off with a powerful and moving film, “Abbé Pierre – A Century of Devotion” at the prestigious Odeon Cinema.
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World Bollywood Day
In celebration of World Bollywood Day last week, we’re taking a look at all of the Bollywood productions we’ve facilitated filming for in Sussex.
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Wicked Little Letters
We are proud to have had involvement in the production of “Wicked Little Letters”! and are happy to announce the news we have been waiting for!
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Warner Bros and Netflix Join Screen Skills in Apprenticeship Pilot
Netflix and Warner Bros. are to partner with the screen industry body ScreenSkills.
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Lights, Camera, Worcestershire!
Proud Sponsors of the 2023 Worcestershire Film Festival
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Exciting Filming Prospects In Worcestershire
Nestled in the heart of England, Worcestershire offers a treasure trove of filming opportunities for the entertainment industry.
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Worcestershire Film Office Launch
Celebrating the Launch of Worcestershire Film Office
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Worcestershire: Film-Friendly In Every Way
Why film in Worcestershire? What types of locations does the region offer for what productions? What support is provided?
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Action And Drama In Sussex: Key Locations To Enhance Your Next Production
With its charming towns, rolling hills, dramatic coastline, and historic landmarks, Sussex offers a diverse range of settings perfect for filming.
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Sussex’s Landscapes And Coastlines: Prime Locations For Action-Dramas
Sussex’s varied range of landscapes, architecture and historical buildings offers a wealth of options to choose from to bring a screenplay to life.
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The Heaselands Estate: A Stunning Location For Fashion Photography
Spring is around the corner and the flowers are soon to bloom! With the change in seasons and longer days approaching, we often receive many location requests for fashion shoots.
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The Great British Sewing Bee: Backstory Sequence
The BBC’s TV reality show The Great British Sewing Bee first aired in 2013.
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Hollyoaks Takes To Brighton For Major On-Location Shoot
Exciting new filming for the drama series ‘Hollyoaks’ took place in Brighton at the end of January.
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Online film: life in Copthorne, Crawley
Revolution Viewing – a digital content and technology agency dedicated to the HE and Home Builder sectors – provided local area photography and videography for a new Taylor Wimpey housing development.
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David Beckham and Maserati: the road to Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed celebrates modern motorsport and historic car culture!
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Destination video: “Herts Camera Action!”
Destination video: “Herts Camera Action!”
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Is Hertfordshire the UK’s answer to Hollywood?
Is Hertfordshire the UK’s answer to Hollywood?
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In Company With William Nicholson
We had the pleasure of attending The Space’s event featuring Producer, Writer and Director William Nicholson and Actor Robert Lindsay.
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Marketing plan now included with film permit management service
Marketing plan now included with film permit management service
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Bollywood brings horror to Hertfordshire
Bollywood brings horror to Hertfordshire.
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An Historic Hidden Gem In Sussex
Michelham Priory House & Gardens is an historic gem of a location for filmmakers and photographers.
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Harry Styles To Star In Hollywood Film Set In 1950s Brighton
Former One Direction singer Harry Styles is set to take to the Hollywood film industry by storm with his upcoming lead role in My Policeman.
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Stevenage Borough Council becomes FAME Pro’s latest user
Stevenage Borough Council became the eleventh Council to be actively using the FAME Pro film permit management service on 1 April.