The UK government has allocated £2.1 million through the Creative Industries Sector Plan to develop Production Support Services across English regions outside London.
About the programme
Film and television productions require significant logistical support to operate effectively. Productions frequently need assistance securing crew, suppliers, studio space and access to world-class locations.
Production Support Services is a nationally coordinated initiative designed to address these operational challenges through targeted assistance and resources that ensure smooth filming experiences across England’s regions.
The core objectives of the Production Support Services programme are:
- streamlining productions’ access to regional filming locations
- building local authority and film office capacity
- reducing geographic inequality and advancing a more equitable distribution of screen sector opportunities across England
- championing knowledge share, best practice exchange, and resource pooling amongst film offices
- standardised data collection that captures the value of regional filming locations
- ensuring England’s regions are part of national policy and investment conversations
Up to £2.1 million has been allocated to this programme across three years as follows:
- 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027 - £700,000
- 1 April 2027 – 31 March 2028 - £700,000
- 1 April 2028 – 31 March 2029 - £700,000
Who can apply
The application must be submitted by an organisation that is legally constituted and centrally managed in the UK and meets the essential criteria specified in the guidelines.
You may apply as a single organisation, with or without partners, or you may submit a joint application (for example, as a consortium, joint venture, unincorporated association, partnership, or otherwise).
How to apply
The deadline for applications is midday Friday 23 January 2026.
You can only apply online after you’ve read the funding guidelines in full.
Get help with your application
We can provide assistance to applicants who have access requirements and need some support in order to make an application. See Access support for BFI funding applicants.
