Channel 4 teams up with NFTS and Norfolk Screen to deliver free online sessions for film and television makers
Channel 4 has partnered with the National Film and Television School and Norfolk Screen to deliver three, free online sessions for film and television-makers in the East of England, which will also be open to delegates from the rest of the country. Taking…
BBC Comedy Short Film Brief
BBC Comedy Short Films are designed to give up and coming talent an opportunity to bring their comedy ideas to life. They’re a way for writers, directors and producers to develop and showcase exciting new worlds and memorable comedy characters.…
BFI National Lottery short form animation funding
The BFI National Lottery Short Form Animation Fund provides support for higher-budget animated short films, made by UK-based teams. The Fund supports narrative short form projects in any animated technique or genre, which are unlikely to be fully commercially financed and would therefore…
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Norfolk Screen awarded Film Office Status by Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council has awarded Norfolk Screen a 2-year contract to represent the county as its official Film Office. The aim is to maximise the potential of the screen sector in the county and provide a coordinated gateway for productions…
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Norfolk Screen Industry Survey
Norfolk Screen CIC has been commissioned by the University of East Anglia (UEA), to produce a survey that aims to identify what opportunities there are, or could be, for those working in the Screen Sector in Norfolk which could enhance local employment…
Channel 4 East of England Open Day in partnership with National Film and Television School and Norfolk Screen
Channel 4 has partnered with the National Film and Television School (NFTS) and Norfolk Screen to offer a series of free online virtual sessions aimed at people in the east of England. The Channel 4 Open Day, set up in…
Ignite your business growth with Creative East
On behalf of Norfolk Screen, Managing Director Claire Chapman is thrilled to have been invited to join the Industry Steering Group of the Create Growth Programme. Applications to apply for the programme are now OPEN! For those who are not…
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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES TO ACCESS FUNDING AND INVESTOR NETWORKS THROUGH SCHEME
Creative industry businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are to be supported with scale-up plans and given access to investor networks after a successful bid to Government led by New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership. Six regions outside London are…
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SCREENSKILLS – NORFOLK OPEN DOORS EVENT (Event now ended)
Date: Tuesday 27th Sep 2022 Time:5:30pm – 7:00pm Duration: 1hr 30 Mins Venue: Duke Street Riverside (Norwich University of the Arts), 26 Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 3FF Format: In Person Get a Ticket: EVENT NOW ENDED Career Stages: Entry, Early, career changers, industry returners…
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SCREENSKILLS: INDUSTRY NETWORKING: NORFOLK (Event now ended)
Date: Tuesday 27th Sep 2022 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Duration: 1hr 30 Mins Venue: Duke Street Riverside (Norwich University of the Arts), 26 Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 3FF Format: In Person Tickets: EVENT NOW ENDED Career Stages: Entry, Early, Experienced, Expert Age: 18+ After two…
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Norfolk Shot – Full Metal Jacket at 35
Francis Ford Coppola and Oliver Stone filmed their Vietnam War epics in the Philippines. Michael Cimino and Brian De Palma shot theirs in Thailand. Stanley Kubrick chose Norfolk. The New York-born filmmaker resided in the UK from 1961 until his…
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL’S SCREEN SECTOR NETWORKING EVENT
About this event Join Norfolk County Council’s first Screen Sector Networking Event at EPIC Studios on Magdalen Street. We at Norfolk Screen will also be briefing the audience about what we are up to and how we are helping to…
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Producer, Debbie Gray on her new hit film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.
We caught up with the wonderful Norfolk based producer, Debbie Gray (Genesius Pictures) whose latest film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is taking the world by storm. This high profile film was shot in Norwich and we at Norfolk…
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Lexhag VFX launches Virtual Production services for TV and film
17 February 2022, London – Lexhag VFX announced today that they have launched virtual production services as part of their visual effects offer. The London and Norfolk-based visual effects studio, best known for their work on all five series of…
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Festive Fun with Norfolk Shot productions
With Christmas on the horizon we look back at some of those productions that have been shot in Norfolk and generate some good old festive vibes. First up is the hit Netflix Film JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY (2020) which…
ARRI Rental develops two new and exclusive large-format lens series: ALFA and Moviecam
ARRI Rental has introduced two new large-format lens series—ALFA anamorphic lenses and Moviecam spherical lenses. Both series were conceived and constructed by ARRI Rental’s global lens development team, which was also responsible for the company’s highly successful DNA lenses for…
Norfolk shines bright at this year’s 2021 BFI London Film Festival with two Norfolk shot films making a star studded appearance on the red carpet.
The 65th BFI London Film Festival returns this October (6th – 17th) and as part of its 2021 line up are two deliciously shot Norfolk films: Spencer and The Souvenir Part II. Both of these films are generating award buzz with particular reference to…
Norfolk Shot Spencer heads to the Venice Film Festival
We are thrilled to hear that Spencer will now be in competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival. Norfolk Screen had the pleasure of assisting the UK leg of the production of Spencer earlier this year. The film stars Kristen…
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Norfolk Screen Directory Survey
We would love to hear from our Facilities & Services and Cast & Crew members to assess if being registered on the Norfolk Screen Directory has provided you with any bookings / employment / or work experience opportunities. Your feedback…
Sky Mandates ScreenSkills Training for HoD’s and Managers
Sky has mandated ScreenSkills HETV Leadership and Management training for all heads of production and leaders on its scripted productions. As part of its updated safeguarding measures, the broadcaster has written to all its major suppliers containing a suite of…
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Sir Kenneth Branagh films scenes as Boris Johnson in Norfolk for Sky drama
Over the last few weeks Norfolk has welcomed a host of high profile productions including Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, starring Emma Thompson and now This Sceptred Isle which stars Sir Kenneth Branagh. This Sceptred…
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UK Screen Industries Unite Against Bullying, Harassment and Racism
The BFI and BAFTA have announced the next stage of groundbreaking work to tackle bullying, harassment and racism in the workplace with a new employer Action List for the film and television industry, as The Film and TV Charity launches…
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Bill Nighy becomes a patron of Norfolk Screen
We are delighted to announce that legendary British Actor Bill Nighy becomes a patron of Norfolk Screen and he had this to say about getting involved…”Norfolk is a sensational part of England and provides rich pickings for film makers .…
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Sienna Guillory becomes a patron of Norfolk Screen
We are excited to announce that joining the Norfolk Screen list of patrons is the fabulous actress Sienna Guillory who is known for a host of Film & TV shows including her portrayal of Jill Valentine in the Resident Evil series, and…
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Rupert Everett becomes a patron of Norfolk Screen
We are delighted to share the news that Rupert Everett has become a patron of Norfolk Screen and we are thrilled to welcome his support. Rupert who was born in Norfolk had this to say abut becoming a patron… “I…
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Filming in Norwich – Daryl McCormack Joins Emma Thompson In Sophie Hyde’s ‘Good Luck To You, Leo Grande’
Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders, Pixie) is set to take on the eponymous role of Leo Grande in ‘Good Luck To You, Leo Grande’, joining two-time Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson in the upcoming comedy drama from Genesius Pictures (Mrs Lowry &…
Norfolk Screen becomes an official partner with Filming In England
We are delighted to announce that we are now a Filming in England Partner, welcoming filming to Norfolk and ensuring cooperation and commitment to assist Film and TV drama productions. The Filming in England Partnership exists to connect different organisations…
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Wanted: A Simple Life – Filmed In Norfolk
During the later part of 2020 the BBC filmed 2 episodes of its new show ‘Wanted: A Simple Life’ in Norfolk. These episodes will be airing on Friday 5th & Thursday 11th February 2021 on BBC One at 11am. Norfolk…
Netflix’s The Girl on The Train films in Norfolk
Mid Norfolk Railway recently played host to the a Bollywood Adaptation of the bestselling Novel ‘The Girl on The Train’ which will be screening on Netflix in February 2021. The production filmed in August 2019 with Mumbai – based production…
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Stephen Fry and why you should film in Norfolk…
Thinking of Filming in Norfolk? Here are a few words from legendary British Actor, Author, Presenter (and national treasure) about shooting your next project in one of the best places in the UK. Stephen Fry “It’s not just the glorious…
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