Tag : Liverpool Film Office

26 Mar 2025

Film Office backed BBC drama gives multi-million pound boost to local economy

New BBC drama This City Is Ours is already proving to be a smash hit, after figures show it boosted the Liverpool City Region economy by £9 million. Due to be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday (23 March), the production received investment from Liverpool City Council’s Film Office via Liverpool City Region Combined Authority LCR Production Fund. The series is from Left Bank Pictures, the award-winning team behind The Crown, and has been created by local writer Stephen Butchard […]

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04 Feb 2025

A CLOSER LOOK AT LIVERPOOL CITY REGION’S NEW FILM TOURISM CAMPAIGN – THE ULTIMATE ‘ON LOCATION’ SETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FANS

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (LCR) IS NO STRANGER TO THE SPOTLIGHT. AS THE MOST FILMED UK CITY OUTSIDE LONDON, THE REGION BOASTS AN IMPRESSIVE RESUME OF FILM AND TV PRODUCTIONS THAT HAVE CAPTIVATED GLOBAL AUDIENCES. With a booming screen tourism industry, Visit Liverpool, in collaboration with Liverpool Film Office, has launched a new film tourism campaign titled ‘Liverpool. The Ultimate Setting’. This campaign celebrates Liverpool City Region’s rich cinematic history, while enticing film lovers worldwide to step into the scenes of […]

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14 Oct 2024

Transformative moment for our filmmakers – From Lynn Saunders, Director of Liverpool Film Office

The UK indie film sector finally has something to celebrate, the announcement of the eagerly anticipated Independent Film Tax Credit. The IFTC has finally been confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy. The Tax Credit will encourage more production in the UK, as filmmakers will soon be able to claim back 53% of qualifying expenditure on items such as equipment, location costs and actor fees. Feature films costing up to £15m will be eligible for the […]

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08 Oct 2024

Transformational plans for Liverpool’s Littlewoods Project given green light

Plans by Capital&Centric to transform the iconic former Littlewoods building in Liverpool into a new, world-class film and TV campus have been approved by Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee. The plans for the Council-owned site, which include the restoration and repurposing of the 1930s Edge Lane building, were submitted by the social impact developers last year. The company has just completed the enabling works and securing planning is the next major milestone for the project. Subject to the next tranche of funding being […]

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18 Sep 2024

New VisitLiverpool campaign invites film fans to explore the city’s iconic movie locations.

VisitLiverpool, the official tourism body for the city, is proud to announce the launch of a dynamic new campaign that showcases Liverpool City Region as a premier destination for film tourism. As the most filmed UK city outside of London, Liverpool has played a starring role in numerous major film and TV productions, and this new initiative will invite visitors to explore the iconic locations that have brought Hollywood to the city. This exciting campaign ‘Liverpool, The Ultimate Setting’, highlights […]

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06 Aug 2024

An ‘Action!’-packed career boost for new Film Office’s trainees

More than 400 people have kickstarted their film and TV careers thanks to Liverpool City Council Film Office’s Action! programme. Within the first six months of Action!, the Film Office has facilitated paid work for 130 entrants, with sought-after roles on a variety of productions filming in the Liverpool City Region – from high-end television such as This City Is Ours and a major feature film. An additional 108 people have received free, introductory training to prepare them for work […]

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11 Oct 2023

Funding boost to develop Liverpool City Region’s film and TV talent

A brand new funding agreement is set to boost film and TV skills across Liverpool City Region and champion equality, inclusivity and diversity in the sector. A report going to Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday 17 October seeks approval to accept an £833,030 grant which will part fund the creation of ‘Screen Alliance North’ – bringing together the northern powerhouses that are Liverpool Film Office, Screen Manchester, Screen Yorkshire Limited and North East Screen. The fund from the British […]

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15 Sep 2023

Liverpool Filmed Glam Rock Movie ‘Bolan’s Shoes’ Starring Harry Potter Acting Legend Timothy Spall Premiere’s in Liverpool

A new star-studded, multi-award winning feature film ‘Bolan’s Shoes’ has today (15 September) arrived in UK & Irish cinemas following its international premiere in Liverpool’s FACT last night. The film won the “Audience Award” at Manchester Film Festival 2023, as well as “Best Drama Feature” and “Best Editing” at Jasper Poppy International Film Festival. Bolan’s Shoes is set in Liverpool and draws inspiration from the iconic 70s glam-rock band T.Rex, referencing their 1976 Manchester concert. The rest of the plot […]

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15 Jun 2023

Liverpool Film Office announces funding boost for second series of BBC hit Time

The second series of Jimmy McGovern’s multi-award-winning hit drama Time has received investment from Liverpool Film Office through the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Production Fund. The announcement follows the BBC’s release of first-look image of Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who, Broadchurch), Tamara Lawrance (The Silent Twins, The Long Song) and Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us, His Dark Materials) in the lead roles. Currently filming across Liverpool, Halton, Wirral and Knowsley, the new three-part series is a moving and high-stakes portrayal […]

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