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At Norfolk Screen, it has been a tremendous privilege to play a part in the journey of Onwards and Sideways, a remarkable film that has not only achieved international acclaim but has also showcased Norfolk on a global stage.

Norfolk’s stunning coastline has once again taken centre stage, this time as the backdrop for the latest instalment of Channel 4’s acclaimed I Am anthology series.

De Gaulle: Résistance filmed two days in Norfolk utilising the impressive Oval Office at Epic EV Studios. Read more here.

Norfolk Screen and UEA invite you to two standout events this October. On the 12th October, we co‑host an In Conversation with Hugh Bonneville, Then on the 15th October, we present a special comedy co‑lab with BAFTA‑winning writers Barunka O’Shaughnessy and Helen Serafinowicz, the creative minds behind Motherland and Amandaland. They are joined by fan favourite Peter Serafinowicz who brings an actor’s perspective on crafting one of Amandaland’s standout season‑one characters, Johannes.

Norfolk’s cinematic footprint is set to shine on one of the world’s most influential festival stages as two productions filmed in the county head to the big screen. North Norfolk‑shot Onwards and Sideways and Rachel Morrison’s Love of Your Life have both secured world premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), marking a standout moment for the region’s screen identity and demonstrating Norfolk’s landscapes, sector capability and production readiness on a global platform.

Jazmin Bean the globally recognised alt‑pop star known for their surreal visuals and fiercely devoted fanbase has turned North Norfolk into the stage for their newest creative chapter, filming the music video for the single Silver Blade along the county’s dramatic coastline.

For anyone in Weybourne who may have been surprised by the sight of a Roman encampment, fear not, for it was an exciting production and not a time warp back to Ancient Rome’s invasion of Britain.  Tarot Productions and Norwich-based Ember Films filmed for five days in Norfolk, with four days on the North Norfolk coast and one studio day at Ember Films. 

Founded in 1976, the East Anglian Film Archive (EAFA) was the UK’s first regional film archive.

The East of England APPG invited a range of industry voices in Parliament on Tuesday 16th July, with strong ties to the region including Norfolk Screen to focus on how to stimulate growth in the film and television sector across the East.

Norwich enjoyed a cultural treat on 28 May 2026 when Michael Palin arrived at UEA for an evening in conversation with Nina Nannar, presented through a collaboration between Norfolk Screen and the University of East Anglia.

Ember Films had the pleasure of working as a specialist photography unit on The Dog Stars, the new upcoming blockbuster from Ridley Scott.

A first-look picture has been released for Onwards and Sideways - coming to cinemas, BBC iPlayer and BBC One from John Gore Studios and Hilltop Screen.

Norfolk Screen had an incredible time at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, taking the energy of our region right to the heart of the global film industry.

Norfolk Screen is delighted to announce that Jessie Buckley, has become our newest patron.

Norfolk’s coastline is once again in the frame as the ITV team behind Unforgotten returned to the county to film key scenes for the show’s seventh series.