Location enquiries
Share your creative brief, dates, scale and practical requirements. We can suggest suitable areas, identify location options and help assess access, seasonality and local sensitivities before you commit to a recce.
Devon's film office
Film & TV
Production
Support in Devon
Local knowledge, practical contacts and a clear first step for filming anywhere in the county.
Filming in Devon
One county. One first call.
Screen Devon helps film and television productions move from an initial brief to a workable plan.
As Devon's Film Office, we provide a central point of contact for location scouting, film permits, local authority liaison and production logistics. We do not replace the permissions of landowners, councils or statutory bodies; we help you reach the right people with the right information.
Contact us as early as possible, especially where filming affects highways, public spaces, protected landscapes or local communities.
Discuss your productionHow we can help
Practical support across Devon.
Crew and supplier introductions
We connect productions with Devon-based crew, facilities, accommodation, transport and specialist suppliers. Tell us which departments or services you need and we will make relevant local introductions.
Local authority liaison
Devon includes county, district, city and unitary authorities, each with different responsibilities. Screen Devon can help identify the right team and establish early conversations around your proposed activity.
Permissions and permits
Filming permission depends on who owns or manages the location and what the shoot involves. We can help you understand the likely approval route, supporting information, lead times and contacts for filming on public land.
Road closures, parking and unit bases
Traffic management, highways activity, production parking and unit bases need early planning. We can direct you to the relevant authority or land manager and help surface practical constraints before applications are made.
Drones, beaches, moors, harbours and public spaces
Complex and sensitive locations may involve several landowners, regulators or safety considerations. We help productions identify the right route for drone filming, coastal and harbour activity, protected landscapes and busy public spaces.
Sustainability and responsible filming
We encourage productions to reduce environmental impact, respect communities and leave locations as they were found. Local sourcing, thoughtful travel, waste reduction and clear resident communication all support a positive Devon shoot.
Emergency and short-notice enquiries
Plans change. If a location falls through or a production need becomes urgent, contact us with the essentials and your deadline. We will quickly establish what support is realistic and prioritise the most useful local connections.
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How to film in Devon
Locations, permissions, highways, crew and the first steps for a workable shoot.
02Find crew and suppliers
Prepare a useful brief and connect with Devon-based production professionals.
03Register a location
Guidance for property owners preparing a location profile and filming enquiries.
Start with the brief
Tell us what the story needs. We’ll help map the route.
Include dates, crew size, vehicles, equipment, public impact and any specialist activity. The clearer the brief, the faster we can identify useful contacts and likely permissions.
Production support
Plan your Devon shoot.
Send your brief, even if the details are still developing. We will respond with the most useful next steps.