About

Who We Are

Supporting the screen industries on the South coast

Screen Wessex is a community interest company (CIC) dedicated to developing, promoting, and sustaining the film, television, and screen media industries across the Wessex region of southern England. We work at the intersection of creativity and commerce — connecting productions with what they need, championing local and regional talent, and building a sustainable screen industry ecosystem that benefits both the creative community and the wider regional economy.

Our Mission

Our mission is to position Wessex as a world-class destination for film and television production — rich in locations, skilled in talent, and supported by a passionate and professional infrastructure. We do this through three core pillars:

Production Support

Helping productions of all scales film successfully in the Wessex region

Talent & Skills Development

Nurturing emerging and established screen professionals from the region

Industry Advocacy

Representing the interests of the regional screen sector to funders, policymakers & national bodies

Our Values

Inclusivity

We believe screen stories should reflect all of our communities

Sustainability

We support responsible and environmentally conscious production

Collaboration

We work in partnership with local authorities, film offices, businesses, and the creative sector

Ambition

We want Wessex to be recognised among the UK's leading screen industry regions

Our Partners

Screen Wessex works closely with the two regional film offices who manage locations and permits for production in our area:

BCP Film Office

The film office for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole — supporting productions with location scouting, access permissions, and advice on filming in the BCP conurbation.

Dorset Film Office

The film office for Dorset County — offering location library services, permit coordination and production support across the stunning county of Dorset.