The Royal Television Society Bursary Scheme is now open for submissions until the 15th July 2022.
The Royal Television Society wants the television industry to reflect the exciting, diverse and talented voices of the Britain of today, and that starts by changing the industry from the inside out. The RTS Bursary Scheme was launched in 2013…
Breakout; The new film development programme from Creative UK in partnership with Netflix
Breakout, is a new partnership between Creative UK and Netflix UK giving the next generation of outstanding genre filmmakers the opportunity to make a breakout debut feature. The programme will provide UK talent with the tools and support to develop…
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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Apply to the Grierson DocLab Training Scheme
Grierson DocLab is a training scheme that helps UK-based new entrants aged 18-25 thrive in the world of factual TV and documentary filmmaking. The scheme takes place over approximately one year, and due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, will be run…
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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…
The Uncertain Kingdom Development Fund Opens
Development Fund Following the success of its short film anthology, The Uncertain Kingdom has launched a development fund for feature-length projects. The Uncertain Kingdom Development Fund will support filmmakers with an agenda as strong as their vision and projects that interrogate British culture;…
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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…
The Autumn round of the BFI NETWORK’s Short Film Fund are now open.
The BFI Network Short Film funding programme supports projects with directors based in England and is run in partnership with the BFI NETWORK Talent Executives who work with filmmakers on the delivery of funded projects. This fund supports the production…
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BBC TV Drama Writers’ Programme 2022
Applications to the 2022 TV Drama Writers’ Programme are open from Wednesday 28th July 2021 to 12 noon on Monday 13th September 2021 for credited and/or agented writers.. Please see BBc’s invitation to apply below: TV Drama Writers Room Programme…
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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BFI Short Film Fund – Deadline June 7th
The BFI Short Film funding programme supports projects with directors based in England. It is run in partnership with the BFI NETWORK Talent Executives who work with filmmakers on the delivery of funded projects. About the BFI Short Film Fund…
BISHA K ALI & NETFLIX PRESENT: THE SCREENWRITERS’ FELLOWSHIP
A new talent initiative that will offer up to six successful applicants the opportunity for a year long programme of professional development. This fellowship, for each writer, will include a bursary of £22,568 to write a spec script for an original idea…
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UK Online Pitchbox 2021
The Filmarket Hub platform has launched the 2021 edition of its UK Online Pitchbox – a two-day virtual pitch event dedicated to British feature films and scripted series in development. For the fourth consecutive year, this online initiative aims to…
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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BBC Writersroom Event with Norfolk Screen
Event: BBC Writersroom: who we are and what we do Date & Time: Thursday 18th March 2021 at 7:00pm – 8:30pm Cost: Free Webinar link: Webinar Registration – Zoom Norfolk Screen has teamed up with the BBC Writersroom to provide…
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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Netflix Launches U.K. Documentary Talent Fund For Emerging Filmmakers
Netflix is launching a Documentary Talent Fund to identify and support emerging documentary filmmakers from the U.K. Working from the brief “Britain’s Not Boring And Here’s A Story,” 10 filmmakers and their teams will get the opportunity to make a short…
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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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