Film Wakefield: The Heart of Film in Yorkshire
Film Wakefield is a dedicated local hub for the film industry, launched in 2025 to connect filmmakers, businesses, and creative talent within the region and beyond. The initiative's main purpose is to position Wakefield as a leading destination for film and television production.
It achieves this by promoting the area's diverse filming locations, from historic landmarks like the Wakefield Cathedral to modern sites such as The Hepworth Wakefield and Production Park. In addition, Film Wakefield empowers local talent by connecting skilled professionals, services, and local businesses with filmmakers. By fostering collaboration and creating a sustainable screen-sector ecosystem, the organization works to attract productions of all sizes, which in turn stimulates local economic growth.
In collaboration with the Wakefield Council, Film Wakefield can help companies navigate the complex procedures of acquiring permits for activities like highway closures, which can sometimes be a lengthy process. This support minimizes bureaucratic hurdles for filmmakers, allowing them to focus on their creative work.
Furthermore, by advocating for skills development and nurturing training pathways, Film Wakefield ensures a sustainable screen-sector ecosystem, providing local people with opportunities to build careers in the industry. Overall, this practical, behind-the-scenes support, combined with its mission to attract productions, is what positions Wakefield as a competitive and film-friendly location.
Discover what Film Wakefield is all about and what they could offer your production by visiting their dedicated website: Film Wakefield | Connecting Filmmakers & Locations in Wakefield
Film Wakefield are currently searching for a hairdresser, gym, offices and a modest house for an upcoming film. If you support with this, don't hesitate to get in touch with their team: info@filmwakefield.co.uk
Find out more about Film Wakefield by exploring recent media coverage:
- Screen Global - Wakefield launches dedicated film office | Screen Global Production
- Dailymotion - Film Wakefield: TV and films shot in Yorkshire - Adolescence, The Voice UK, Boat Story and more - video Dailymotion
- ITV News Calendar (From 17m 25s) - https://www.itv.com/watch/news/catch-up-on-itv-calendar-north-from-wednesday-17th-september/mnf9bwl
- The Knowledge - Wakefield launches dedicated film office - The Knowledge Online