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Bristol Film Office

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Working behind the scenes for over 2 decades to make Bristol one of the UK’s most film-friendly cities. Supporting TV/film productions of all sizes, assisting with everything from locations & crew to recces & logistics. Part of BCC. www.filmbristol.co.uk

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The Bottle Yard Studios @bottleyard.bsky.social · Jul 30

📣VACANCY: We are seeking a Buildings Manager to lead our Buildings Management Team 🛠️
View full vacancy details and apply via the Bristol City Council Job Site here: bit.ly/47cZlEu
Application closing date: 17/08/2025

Please note: Only applications submitted via the Job Site will be considered

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BFI NETWORK south west @networkfhsw.bsky.social · Jul 21

New Voices, a talent scheme for underrepresented writer-directors in the south west, is open for applications. Apply with a 5-min short film idea by Fri 22 Aug, 17:00. Selected applicants get mentoring, script development, workshops with actors and more. watershed.co.uk/filmhub/even...

Apply to BFI NETWORK New Voices 2025 | Film Hub South West

New Voices is our three-month talent development scheme for underrepresented voices in the south west of England.

watershed.co.uk

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Bristol Film Office @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social · Jul 22

Please note that we have received a very high number of applications for this role and have therefore had to close the vacancy early, as was noted on the job profile page. Thank you for your interest in this role.

Bristol Film Office @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social · Jul 16

We're hiring an Office Assistant (P/T, Maternity Cover)📣
This role will be based at our offices at The Bottle Yard for 22 hrs per wk, providing admin support to the team & acting as a point of contact for filming enquiries 🎬
Deadline: 27 July 25
Full details: ce0389li.webitrent.com/ce0389li_web...

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Filming in England @filminengland.bsky.social · Jun 11

Film & TV productions don’t just tell stories—they boost local economies 🚀

Last year alone, the industry contributed over £200 million to local economies across England - benefitting hotels, restaurants, crew, suppliers and more.

Find out more 👉 www.filminginengland.co.uk/local-econom...

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Bristol Film Office @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social · Jun 4

More than an important piece of maritime history, she's also been a unique film location for films and TV productions like Black Cake, Stan & Ollie, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society & more 🎬Bristol 💖's The Balmoral!
#filmedinBristol #locations #period #maritime

Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · Jun 4

This Sat 7th Jun at Watershed, don’t miss the special screening of Balmoral by director Harry Knight. As historic ships vanish from British waters, volunteers fight to save a 1949 passenger vessel moored in Bristol’s iconic harbour - to preserve a piece of maritime history before it’s lost forever.

Balmoral + Q&A

As historic ships vanish from British waters, a group of passionate volunteers fights to save the Balmoral.

www.watershed.co.uk

Bristol Film Office @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social · Jun 4

TRAILER DROP 📣
New #DoctorWho spinoff #TheWarBetweenLandandSea is coming soon to BBC One/Disney & it looks incredible! We facilitated filming last yr at Bristol locs incl. Lloyd’s Amphitheatre - which can be seen in the trailer, featuring serious SWAT team action 🎬 #filmedinBristol

The War Between the Land and the Sea | Trailer - BBC

YouTube video by BBC

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Bristol Film Office @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social · May 28

Pleased to be assisting with permitting for this 48hr film comp! The organisers are a super passionate team who want to "celebrate passion, collaboration & innovation within the Bristol film/TV industry" at a time when parts of the workforce continue to face challenging times🎬💖
Please share widely!👇

Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · May 28

📣Bristol Editors Network & partners are hosting CUTTING IT FINE - the city's first 48hr film comp for professional filmmakers over the 4-6 July wknd. FREE to enter & you can participate as a team or individual. Cash prizes & a year's AdobeCC licence up for grabs. Details: www.cuttingitfine48hr.co.uk

Cutting it Fine short film competition poster

Bristol Film Office @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social · May 27

A new Bristol TV & Film Walking Tour is launching this Summer, taking in iconic locations from shows like Doctor Who, Sherlock, Only Fools & Horses, Skins, Sanditon, The Outlaws, Truly Madly Deeply & more! Hosted by seasoned guide John Hughes (Haunted & Hidden), the 1st takes place 14th Jun 👍

TV & Film Walking Tour of Bristol

Join a captivating walking tour through Bristol’s iconic streets and discover the film and TV magic hidden in plain sight. Starting in the picturesque Clifton Village and winding your way down to the ...

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The Bottle Yard Studios @bottleyard.bsky.social · May 16

Heads up - the latest Filming in Bristol e-news has dropped into inboxes, with plenty of film/TV goings-on from The Bottle Yard & @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social 🎬
Keep those fingers crossed for us on Monday, won't you? #GlobalProductionAwards #StudiooftheYear 🤞
Subscribe here: ow.ly/p92K50U2qsQ

Contents list of the May 2025 Filming in Bristol e-news

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Bristol Film Office @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social · Mar 4

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The Bottle Yard Studios @bottleyard.bsky.social · Mar 4

The latest Filming in Bristol e-news has pinged out to subscribers today, full of updates from The Bottle Yard Studios & @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social - incl. what's been filming, recent releases, a very exciting skills update & more! #filmedinBristol #AllSetWest 🙌
Subscribe here: ow.ly/p92K50U2qsQ

Bristol Film Office @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social · Feb 28

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Bristol Film Office @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social · Feb 28

#AgathaChristie fans, get ready to embark on a brand new mystery as #TowardsZero arrives this Sun on BBC One & iPlayer, filmed in Bristol with our support & on the Devon coast. Read all about locations that feature here: filmbristol.co.uk/towards-zero...
BTS images courtesy Mammoth Screen/BBC

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Bristol Film Office @bristolfilmoffice.bsky.social · Feb 26

Who’s watching #DopeGirls on BBCOne?
The bold 6pt drama set in 1918 London was mostly made in Wales, but we also assisted filming in Bristol at:
📌 Frog Lane
📌 A traditional leather tannery on Coronation Rd, Southville, one of the last remaining in the UK
All eps available on iPlayer #filmedinBristol

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