Welcome to Southwark Film Office

Managed by FilmFixer

Southwark is one of London’s most historic boroughs and is home to a distinctive, vibrant and diverse population.  It has been recognised by the film industry as one of the most efficient and accommodating boroughs for filming.  

Blockbuster films such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman and Men in Black have recently been filmed in Southwark along with numerous global TV dramas including The Crown, The Capture, Killing Eve, The Split, Summer of Rockets and MotherFatherSon. The borough is also a popular location for filming commercials e.g. Amazon, Adidas, M&S, Boden and The Telegraph have all used it as a backdrop for recent campaigns.

We provide a one-stop service for managing filming and photography on behalf of the council.  All professional filming and photography on council land or public roads is licenced by us and our work is guided by the principles of the London Filming Partnership.

We collect location fees for the council. We work closely with council departments such as Highways, Parking, Housing and Leisure, the Metropolitan Police Film Unit and resident, community and trader associations to ensure all filming is managed legally, safely and smoothly.

One of our principal aims at the Southwark Film Office is to make sure filmmakers respect the people who live and work in the community and we will negotiate to ensure that the community benefits fully from the advantages of filming in their borough. 

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Southwark Film Locations

Click here to search our Southwark location library on the FilmFixer website

Silverlock Estate

Location ID: #999-7830

Brandon Estate

Location ID: #999-4026

Nunhead Cemetery

Location ID: #999-4016

White Grounds Skatepark

Location ID: #999-3924

St Mary’s Chruchyard

Location ID: #999-10035

Butler’s Wharf

Location ID: #999-4192

Potters Fields Park

Location ID: #999-4198

Shad Thames

Location ID: #999-3898

Bankside

Location ID: #999-3932

Contact Information

info@southwarkfilmoffice.co.uk
020 7620 0391

24hr emergency phone: 07919 002 115
Please only use this emergency contact number if you have concerns about filming taking place at the moment. If you need to apply for a film licence please go to FilmApp.