what we do
Screen Yorkshire supports and champions the film, TV, games and interactive media industries in Yorkshire & Humber. We also deliver major national contracts such as the 'Revitalising the Regions' programme which supports regional film archive, in partnership with the BFI. We provide resources and signposting to support new talent, grow production and develop skills.
Eternal Law sees angelic lawyers land in York
Eternal Law comes to ITV1 this Thursday (5th December) at 9pm. The new six-part drama series from Ashley Pharoah and Matthew Graham (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes) tells the story of two angels who are sent to Earth in the guise of lawyers in order to help humankind. Moments after Zak and Tom's arrival in York, the peace of the city is shattered by a shocking act of violence. Eternal Law filmed throughout York and other parts of Yorkshire, and was supported with locations and crew by Screen Yorkshire.
Warp Films & Warp X win five BIFAs
Warp Films & Warp X, based in Sheffield, won five awards at last night’s British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs). Warp X, which is partly financed by Screen Yorkshire, won Best Film for Paddy Considine’s Tyrannosaur; Best Debut Director for Paddy Considine for Tyrannosaur; Best Actress for Olivia Colman in Tyrannosaur; and Best Supporting Actor for Michael Smiley in Kill List. Warp Films also won Best Screenplay for Richard Ayoade’s Submarine. Screen Yorkshire also supported Tyrannosaur and Kill List with locations and crew support.
MADE IN YORKSHIREFILM & TV PRODUCTION
Screen Yorkshire has invested in TV and film production for the past decade. Some of our most high profile investments in content production include: Red Riding, Tyrannosaur, Wuthering Heights, Kill List, This is England '86, A Passionate Woman, The Damned United, Unforgiven, Lost in Austen, The Cottage, Brideshead Revisited, Hush, This is England, The Bad Mother's Handbook, Bunny and the Bull, Exhibit A, Yasmin and Mrs Ratcliffe's Revolution. We've also invested in video game production such as Broken Sword.
Find out more about our recent production investments, where they were filmed and some of the stunning locations that help to make our region one of the most desirable destinations for film and television production companies in the UK.
