Why London Is One of the Best Cities for Film and Content Production

There aren't many cities quite like London when it comes to film production.

One minute, you’re filming against the historic architecture and cobbled streets of Westminster and Covent Garden; the next, you’re surrounded by the glass towers of Canary Wharf, the colourful neighbourhoods of Notting Hill and Shoreditch, the elegant residential streets of Chelsea or the vast green spaces of Hyde Park and Richmond Park.

For brands and agencies looking for film production in London, that variety is a pretty useful thing to have on your doorstep.

But great locations are only part of the story.

From world-class crews and creative talent to studios, equipment and post-production, London has built one of the most established production industries in the world. It's one of the reasons we've been happy to call it home for more than 15 years.

A lot of London in a relatively small space

London can play many different roles on camera

.There's the London everyone recognises: black cabs, Georgian townhouses, grand hotels and famous landmarks. But move away from the obvious locations and the city starts to look very different.

Modern architecture in the City and Canary Wharf can sit comfortably alongside the character of Soho, Notting Hill or Shoreditch. There are parks, markets, industrial spaces, riverside locations and residential streets, all within the same city.

For film production in London, that flexibility can make a big difference.

Multiple looks can often be captured without moving an entire crew across the country, helping make ambitious shoot schedules much more achievable.

Some of the best production talent in the world

A great location only gets you so far. You need the right people behind the camera too.

London is home to an enormous network of directors, producers, cinematographers, photographers, stylists, production designers, casting directors, editors and crew.

That depth of talent means productions can be built around the needs of the idea rather than trying to make the idea fit the resources available.

At The Big Sky, we've spent years building relationships with brilliant people across the industry. As a London production company, it means we can bring together the right team for each production, whether we're creating a large-scale campaign or working with a small documentary crew.

Looking for a film production company in London?

The Big Sky is a film production company in London producing film, photography and content for brands and agencies in the UK and internationally.

We've been doing it since 2010, bringing together directors, producers, photographers, crew and creative talent to make projects of all shapes and sizes happen.

From video production in London and photography shoots to branded content, documentaries and international campaigns, we build the right team and production around each project.

Whether you're shooting in London, somewhere else in the UK or further afield, we can take care of the production from first conversation through to final delivery.