About Us
Great Locations Make Great Films
As the UK’s leading film service, FilmFixer handles approximately 8,000 film shoots a year and works with every major production filming in London and South East England. We help local authorities and landowners to generate revenue from location filming, and make film permitting simple.
Recognising the need for stronger links between local authorities, stakeholders and filmmakers, company directors Andrew Pavord and Karen Everett founded FilmFixer in 2007. Their experience working in locations departments gave them invaluable insight into how local authorities could better meet the needs of the film industry, whilst maximising income and protecting local communities.
Our clients and their objectives are at the heart of the service we provide. We proudly manage filming on behalf of 17 London boroughs – more than any other provider – as well as a diverse array of private landowners, including Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and The Peabody Group. We also deliver Screen Suffolk on behalf of all district, county, and borough councils.
From its inception, FilmFixer’s purpose has been to realise the potential of locations. Using our bespoke suite of products and services, we smooth the application process for film crews, providing dedicated support – from scouting to wrap.
To ensure location filming is sustainable, we work with local communities and key stakeholders to secure charitable donations and provide employability training. We know a well-managed film shoot can have far-reaching benefits not only for the film industry and landowners but, crucially, for the areas that host filming.
Our wraparound service makes location filming simple and straightforward, building relationships and securing return custom. FilmFixer’s expertise and capability achieve the best results for local communities, landowners, local authorities, and filmmakers alike.
Apply4
Apply4 provides a comprehensive suite of software-as-a-service platforms for use by local authorities, government agencies, and private landowners. Our clients are worldwide, from Miami, Seattle and Honolulu in the US to Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand.
Made by filmmakers, for filmmakers, FilmApp is the global industry standard in online film permitting and is used by 27 London boroughs and the City of London Corporation to process their filming applications.
Our LocationDB system transforms how locations are discovered and managed with our AI-powered platform. Delivering unmatched speed, precision, and effortless collaboration in one simple solution.
Our newest system, CrewDB streamlines how you connect, promote and manage cast, crew, and suppliers – bringing everything a production needs together in one intelligent, collaborative platform.
Set Ready Training
Set Ready is our non-profit training and employment programme. In order to connect our local communities to the productions we support, we offer free essential training for people wishing to start a career in the film and TV industry.
Through a series of masterclasses, seminars, and session-based Q&As, Set Ready training is specially designed to teach participants crucial skills for working on set. Upon completion of the course, trainees are offered entry-level, paid work experience on major productions to practise their new skills and start their career on set.
We are proud to support the crews of the future.
DFO
With over fifteen years of experience delivering film services, FilmFixer created the Digital Film Office (DFO) for local authorities across the UK to have the means and support available to establish and develop Film Offices.
The UK is world renowned for its diverse locations and creative talent; with the DFO we want to give individual regions the platform to showcase their unique offerings to the industry and prosper from the social and economic benefits of local filming.
The DFO uses an industry-trusted digital suite of tools, including LocationDB and FilmApp, to attract and support filmmakers. We combine this with hands-on industry experience and a deep understanding of local needs; helping councils unlock income opportunities while working closely with local communities.
The Generator Project
FilmFixer is committed to reducing air pollution caused by location filming. Working alongside film and TV crews, production companies, fellow film offices and equipment suppliers, The Generator Project is a collaborative effort to speed up our industry’s transition to greener methods of power supply.
We understand the impact traditional generators have on the environment and public health, and our unique position in the industry affords us the opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting cleaner methods of temporary power supply in public spaces.
The Generator Project’s aim is to promote emerging Battery Technology, to increase the availability of Stage V generators, and to advocate for the use of Green HVO, Hydrogen & LPG fuels. Via an easy-to-use app, we collect data about generator usage on sets and use this to demonstrate the scale of the issue and incentivise the increased production of greener alternatives.
FilmFixer has been chosen to manage filming and photography for Thurrock Council, our first contract within the county of Essex!
We’re very excited to confirm that FilmFixer is the new Film Service provider for Tower Hamlets, one of London’s most popular boroughs for filming.
Wolf Alice snatched the Group of the Year award at the 2026 Brit Awards. They recently filmed in Haringey for their music video for The Sofa
FilmFixer has been appointed to manage filming and photography across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We look forward to working with the Council and productions going forwards!
We’re excited about LocationDB – a brand-new platform that’s set to make life a whole lot easier for anyone involved in finding and managing filming locations.
Upcoming ITV Drama The Blame gives an example of how filming can often create direct benefits to the local community.
FilmFixer had another successful FOCUS, including the launch of Hampshire and Solent Film Office and the soft launch of LocationDB.
Our Set Ready trainees continue to gain valuable work experience on set, this time as marshals on ‘Urchin’; a feature film shot across London.
Slow Horses takes home an Emmy, and continues to show the world the incredible locations that London has to offer.
JD Sports recently filmed at Broadmead Estate in Redbridge – a film-friendly borough that welcomes crews of all sizes
We were pleased to attend the launch of Screen London Barnet, which aims to position Barnet as a leading hub in the UK’s screen industries.
We attended the Production Guild’s third annual Sustainability Behind the Lens event, showcasing our work on The Generator Project and Set Ready
A Toyota campaign with a range of locations to cover in a tight turnaround, including Silverlock Estate and Forum Magnum Square
Introducing a new addition to our exclusive Private Clients portfolio: Charlton House!
The music video for Ed Sheeran’s new single Azizam was officially released on April 17th, with lots of scenes shot at Gunnersbury House in West London
MobLand is a British crime drama set mostly within London, with an array of our boroughs making an appearance.
This year marks the 78th Festival International Du Film De Cannes, and FilmFixer CEO will be in attendance between the 15th & 20th May
We received brilliant feedback from the Locations Team on Black Bag after a tricky night shoot in Islington
Chiswick House is part of our private clients portfolio. It’s a film-friendly location that will heighten any production that chooses to shoot there!
Amandaland – the hotly anticipated Motherland spinoff – landed on BBC iPlayer recently.
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy has been released. The film was shot all over London, with FilmFixer locations featuring aplenty!
Mike Leigh’s long-awaited new feature filmed on location across London, and is a testament to grounding stories in the real world.
Netflix’s Back in Action filmed across Southwark, bringing high-octane espionage drama to the Southbank.
It’s not uncommon for a production to need to find a mortuary location to shoot in. These types of locations are of course sensitive, but with planning and care we are able to make these briefs a reality.
The popular British crime drama filmed some of its third series in Haringey, with a school doubling as a police station
Nothing says Christmas quite like Keira Knightley in an action thriller. Netflix’s Black Doves hit our screens on December 5th.
FilmFixer manages filming on behalf of Lee Valley and we facilitate all sorts of shoots including Elmiene’s music video for ‘Open Light’
Christmas ads for 2024 are starting to snow down, here’s some that FilmFixer had a hand in across the London boroughs that we manage!
Fulham Town Hall played host to Yorgos Lanthimos and Aaron Taylor-Johnson the Jameson’s recent Black Barrel campaign, featuring an epic set build.
“London is the key thread that ties [the film] together, and the long list of locations that we featured were those that we felt best portrayed that version of wartime London on screen.” – Jonah Coombes
BBC’s The Cleaner is in its third series, and episode three was shot almost entirely at Chiswick Town Hall
“FilmFixer is happy to announce that we have just begun providing a film service for the London Borough of Hillingdon.” – Andy Pavord, Chairman
Disclaimer was filmed across London, with key scenes in FilmFixer borough including Camden, Islington, and RBKC
The Union is about a New Jersey construction worker who is an aspiring spy, and a lot of high octane action scenes were filmed across London
Written and directed by Rapman, Supacell is a show set in and inspired by London.
A Quiet Place: Day One touches down in London to film key scenes across the city. (Sssshhhhh… don’t make a sound. They’ll hear us.)
Film & TV industry professionals came together on 6th June 2024 for ‘Sustainability Behind the Lens’ – a sustainable technologies open day
British jazz quintet Ezra Collective filmed their latest video in Havering. The song is called God Gave Me Feet For Dancing, and we’re thrilled that the team chose Romford as their dancefloor.
FilmFixer was proud to have worked on the first two seasons of Bridgerton, and the third season has made it a happy hat trick. Three cheers for the ton!
We’re proud to manage the borough of Waltham Forest for filming, and one of its many USPs it its beautiful roads & streets.
As of 1st May 2024, FilmFixer is the new film service for Waltham Forest. We’re ready to take your applications to film, or to answer your questions if you’re a local resident or business owner!
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire filmed a key scene is Russell Square Gardens. Who you gonna call? Camden Film Office!
The Mark Milsome Foundation has proudly announced its partnership with Set Ready
“Set Ready provides a level playing field, which I really like. I meet trainees who come from every kind of background.”
This extraordinary story follows the struggles of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses that find themselves wrongly accused of theft, fraud, and false accounting by the Post Office, due to a flawed IT system.
“I’ve seen first hand the need for people with different backgrounds to have their first opportunity to work in the film industry and see them flourish.”
In the heart of Camden, lies the iconic Town Hall. Recently, this architectural gem has undergone a transformative refurbishment project
Looking back on 100 years of laughter, frights, inspiring sights and heart-pounding adventures, we are so proud to have played even a small part in it.
The successful filming of “Everything Now” in Islington is a testament to the borough’s reputation as a film-friendly location. The borough has a rich cinematic history, and it’s no wonder why it continues to be a magnet for filmmakers.
We need to remember to look after our own mental health. It’s been a hard few years with Covid and the ongoing strikes and we at FilmFixer take these challenges very seriously.
We will miss Top Boy, it was a wonderful series, which launched many fruitful careers, both in front and behind the camera.
Ensuring a suitable and efficient setup for parking technical vehicles is no small feat in a city as dynamic as London.
Amongst the wide range of squares, markets and housing estates that Islington offers, we also have numerous locations that work perfectly for ‘City’ briefs.
The Lionesses did England proud, and we saw them fight their way to the final of the Women’s World Cup and FilmFixer supported several shoots, cheering the team on from the moment they flew to Australia.
The Kingsway Tram Tunnel, with its intriguing history and captivating ambiance, has recently become the backdrop for some of the most notable film and television productions.
Take a punt with some of the new locations that we have recently added to our locations library.
London’s iconic Sekforde Street recently played host to the thrilling TV spy series, ‘A Spy Amongst Friends.’ The location turned out to be a star in its own right, providing the ideal backdrop for a successful and visually captivating shoot.
Fully controllable multi-site hospitals are hard to find. However, look no further than Cambridgeshire Hospital – which features empty wards, corridors, exteriors and roads.
Camden is a borough known for its vibrant culture, music scene, and eclectic mix of architectural styles. Within this bustling neighbourhood stand two hidden gems of Brutalist architecture, the Whittington Estate and the Maiden Lane Estate.
In the heart of London’s bustling Islington borough lies the iconic Bevin Court housing estate—a place steeped in history and timeless architectural beauty.
Camden, a vibrant central London borough, offers filmmakers a treasure trove of picturesque green spaces that make for ideal filming locations.
With a diverse range of architectural styles, Islington has an array of wonderful squares that continue to attract TV & Film productions.
FilmFixer is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Strawberry Hill House & Garden in south-west London. Ready to accept features and HETV immediately, Strawberry Hill is a perfect location to facilitate shoots of all sizes.
With all episodes now available to stream on ITVX, fans are treated to a unique perspective on the production process, showcasing the beauty of Penhill Park and the charm of Bromley.
Amidst the bustling markets and trendy boutiques, there exists a hidden gem that transports you back in time
The world-renowned Jonas Brothers recently visited the quaint St John Square in Islington to shoot their latest music video, ‘Waffle House.’
Camden is home to an eclectic mix of markets scattered all across the borough. We are here to get you better acquainted with each of these brilliant locations. From striking urban locations to bustling trading areas, our markets offer a range of options to suit your creative vision.
Fans of the hit Netflix series “You” were in for a treat today as Season 4 Part 2 dropped on the streaming platform. The enigmatic Joe Goldberg, portrayed by Penn Badgley, returns with a new identity and a new city to obsess over – London. Get ready for the big reveal!
Usher’s “On My Way” music video, a stunning roller skating extravaganza, is a collaboration between the artist and New York’s iconic Flippers Roller Boogie Palace.
Mainly comprised of vibrant suburban neighbourhoods, the London Borough of Havering boasts large areas of green space.
The Rom- Com is set in Southwark’s very own Peckham and premiered at PeckhamPlex on Rye Lane itself back in March. The film is a critical & box office smash hit – connecting with audiences both on UK shores and abroad.
Are you in need of an exciting new series to binge-watch this weekend? Look no further! The brand new Apple TV drama series, “Liaison,” hit our screens on Friday, the 24th February, and it’s poised to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Lovely pictures from Russell Square Gardens and The Friends of Russell Square.
Found your dream location and don’t know who to speak to? Look no further, FilmFixer has the answer!
SetReady Training is offering the opportunity to learn crucial skills for working on film and TV sets – no experience necessary!
The Power, starring Toni Collette, is a ten-episode global thriller based on author Naomi Alderman’s award-winning sci-fi novel of the same name.
FilmFixer London boroughs feature in series 2 of Sky’s hit ‘I Hate Suzie’ with Billie Piper.
A real treat tonight – Miriam Margoyles discovers the true meaning of Christmas in a Channel4 production, #MiriamsDickensianChristmas.
Look out for Filmfixer London boroughs in Paramount+’s ‘Flatshare’. Filming in Camden featured the park at Lincoln’s Inn Fields, while in the borough of Southwark a bus stop scene was filmed in Bellenden Road, complete with fake bus stop.
FilmFixer boroughs across London were used for the new ITVX drama ‘Riches’.
Lee Park Way is a London location gem. You get a 1.2 km private, rural road that is fully-controllable.
FilmFixer London boroughs across the capital feature in many of the scenes In Treason, Netflix’s highly-anticipated new MI6 spy thriller, and is perfect for a post- Christmas Day binge.
Islington, Camden and Haringey feature in A Spy Among Friends, ITV’s new British espionage thriller series, starring Guy Pearce and Damian Lewis.
Christmas is coming! This year’s McDonald’s Christmas advert, directed by Oscar-winner Tom Hooper, was filmed at the Peabody Cumberland Market Estate.
This Audible trailer with Jack Whitehall was filmed in St Lukes Mews in the FilmFixer Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
`Everything I Know About Love’ is currently streaming on iPlayer, and is based on Dolly Alderton’s best-selling memoir of the same name.
Martins Hill Open Space, in the FilmFixer borough of Bromley, features in the latest Tesco Mobile ad for ‘The Supermarket Mobile’, which features a runaway shopping trolley.
Lee Valley’s Myddelton House and Gardens stars alongside Tilda Swinton for a cover photo shoot for Harper’s Bazaar Australia and New Zealand.
The power of transformation is alive and well in Great James Street, in the FilmFixer London Borough of Camden as it was transformed into a busy 19th century street for Enola Holmes 2.
SetReady, the film training and work placement project supported by FilmFixer, will host a special reception at this year’s FOCUS show, giving an opportunity for location managers to meet trainees that have taken part in the programme.
FilmFixer locations across London feature in series five of The Crown.
Foots Cray Meadows, in the FilmFixer London borough of Bexley, features throughout the video for the re-release of Christina Aguilera’s Beautiful.
‘The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself’ is a fantasy epic based on a young adult series of novels from Sally Green.
Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse’s contribution to the BBC’s centenary is a spoof documentary about the corporation’s history.
At FilmFixer, we were excited to see Rylan Clark-Neal on location for the shoot for the latest Cinch ad.
Andor, is an American science-fiction action television series currently streaming on Disney+ and is part of the Star Wars franchise.
If you didn’t happen to know, Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare might be the biggest incoming entertainment launch of 2022.
Set against the backdrop of South London and humming with the energy of music from The Chiffons, Tina Turner, The Shangri-Las and more.
Sign up to a two-day course with ‘SetReady’ that will help you take your first steps into television production and onto set!
SetReady, the film training project supported by FilmFixer, is delighted to announce that we will be at the Focus Production Show, hosting a special Reception event on Tuesday 6th December from 5.30pm – 6.30pm at the Gallery Bay upstairs.