Bristol Film Office has been shortlisted for the Film Commission of the Year Award (City/Region) at this year’s prestigious Global Production Awards.

Presented by Screen International, the industry awards take place annually to celebrate outstanding and sustainable work in the international world of film/TV production, locations and studios. Winners of the 2026 Global Production Awards will be announced on 18th May at the official ceremony at Cannes Film Festival, France.

The category recognises a film commission based in a city/region with “an established international reputation for exemplary service to productions, and a top filming destination of choice.” Judges look for evidence of “the Film Commission’s efforts to attract filmmakers, problem-solving approach, customer service, creativity, community contribution and why the location is proving so popular.” Also shortlisted in the category are Dallas (US), Edinburgh (UK), Humboldt-Del Norte (US), Ottawa (Canada), Savannah (US) and Toronto (Canada).

Councillor Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council, said: “This nomination is a testament to the strength of Bristol’s film and television sector and the outstanding work of the Bristol Film Office. Our city offers a unique combination of diverse locations, experienced crews and a supportive, film‑friendly approach, which continues to attract major productions from around the world. We are proud to see Bristol recognised internationally as a leading destination for film and TV, and of the role the screen industry plays in our creative economy.”

Adela Straughan, Bristol Film Office Manager (Bristol City Council), said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for this award. The volume, scale and quality of productions filming in Bristol year on year reflects the city’s continued appeal as a place to film, supported by a unique combination of diverse locations, strong studio infrastructure and an incredibly skilled local crew base. As a Film Office, we’re committed to championing these strengths while delivering a consistently high level of service and adding real value to every production we support. We’re proud to see this work recognised by the Global Production Awards.”

A division of Bristol City Council’s Film Services, Bristol Film Office has been assisting film and TV productions of all sizes to film smoothly on location in the city since 2003. It provides bespoke support at all stages of production, assisting with everything from initial location and crewing advice to recces, filming permits for Council-owned land, property and green spaces, and logistical requirements including street closures and parking, liaising with other Council departments. It also works closely with Visit Bristol to increase screen tourism in the city.

Throughout the Awards’ qualifying period (Sept 2024 – March 2026), a total of 18 High‑End TV productions supported by Bristol Film Office were broadcast, including Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV+), Young Sherlock (Prime Video), Rivals (Disney+), The Forsytes (5/Masterpiece), Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (Netflix), The War Between the Land and the Sea (BBC/Disney+) and Prisoner 951 (BBC).

Image: Young Sherlock (Prime Video) films on Broad Street, Bristol. Credit: Dominic Parker

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