Greater Manchester Film Office

The Greater Manchester Film Office was established in 2002 and has always been the busiest of our five Film Offices. The area is the fastest growing sub-region for TV production, with a staggering 48% increase in the amount of film days in 2006, compared to 2004.

New dramas attracted by the Manchester Film Office included Kudos’ Life on Mars by ITV Granada, Poppy Shakespeare (Cowboy Films/C4), and Waterloo Road by Shed Productions.

Greater Manchester has continued to build on its solid reputation for being the first choice for television dramas in the north of England, the main source of the region’s filming activity.

“It’s the incredible talent, both in front and behind the camera, that continues to be the driving force in attracting significant quality dramas to Greater Manchester,” explains Film Liaison Officer, Susan Williams.

“Production companies are finally recognising the true potential of Greater Manchester as a filming location, and it’s brilliant that we’re so busy.”


· Read more about Greater Manchester Film Liaison Officer, Susan Williams
· For all filming enquiries contact Susan or fill out a Filming Enquiry Form
· Find out what is currently being filmed in Greater Manchester, and what has filmed in the past

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