Your dedicated
film office

We provide a one-stop service for productions looking to film in Hertfordshire.

Whatever the size of your project, let us help you find your ideal film location, discover local talent, secure permission to film and more.

Our dedicated team is here to make the process as quick and easy as possible, so you can focus on bringing cinematic magic to life.

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Our track record

ECONOMIC IMPACT

£5.2m

Estimated local spend generated from film & HETV and smaller productions in Q1/Q2 of 2023*.

*Creative UK economic impact calculator

Since April 2023*, we have supported nearly 250 enquiries from productions of all sizes.

*April 2023-February 2024

250

PRODUCTIONS SUPPORTED

Our story

The Creative and Screen Industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, with just over half of the new studio space being planned and delivered around London and the south-east coming to Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire Film Office was established in April 2023 in response to this rapid and large-scale growth, to help maximise the potential of the sector and provide a coordinated gateway for productions looking to film in the county.

HFO is powered by Hertfordshire Futures.

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What our clients are saying

“Hertfordshire is perfect because it has the studios and it’s close to London, but it’s also the diversity of its locations; urban areas, rural tranquil countryside and listed, heritage properties. You’re always looking to find somewhere that makes it easy to work there, the film office helps with that.”
Oliver - Location Manager (February 2024)
“Thank you! This was my first location manager role and you made it much easier for me!”
– Mike, Assistant Location Manager (October 2023)
“Thanks so much for coming over earlier. It was such great advice and we would be very excited to be on your books.”
– Barbara, Business Owner in Hertfordshire (September 2023)
“Thanks for all your help setting this up - I really appreciate it and it was all great and smooth. I would shoot everything in Hertfordshire if I could!”
– Elle, Location Manager (August 2023)
“A big thank you for all your help over the last few months. You really have helped our filming run more smoothly.”
– Lottie, Location Manager (July 2023)
“Having your help has been amazing. I've always been scared of scouting in Herts because it's always been a struggle speaking to the right person and everything has always been so disjointed. You’ve proved this is not the case anymore so I will certainly be coming back.”
– Toby, Location Manager (June 2023)
"I want to extend my thanks to you all for helping us set up this filming day. It went very smoothly indeed, so thank you again for all your help in the making of yet another successful episode of our project.
It means so much to us to work with such a proactive, caring, and supportive Film Office Team. Thank you!!!"
- Mo, Location Manager (October 2024)
"I just wanted to ping you a quick note to say thank you both so much for all your help on our Project. We really appreciate how much hard work you both put into it and especially pulling things out of the bag at short notice!”
- Lex, Location Manager (October 2024)
“Without the recommendation made by Pippa at Hertfordshire Film Office, we would likely not have been discovered by the scouts who have now secured not one but two of our Hertfordshire farms for the drama production. Pippa is full of energy and drive to create connections amongst us all in the film industry and it’s working brilliantly, we’ll always be grateful, thank you!”-
- Jo, Farm Locations (October 2024)
“This year I’ve worked on small Band 1 shows for the first time, and there seems to be a reoccurring theme of last-minute planning which has been a tricky adjustment to navigate! So, I just wanted to pass on my appreciation to Hertfordshire Film Office for being so efficient and accommodating with this application.”
- Harriet, Location Manager (October 2024)