Behind the LensLiverpool Film Office

Film Office & Commission

Liverpool Film Office

Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom

Established in 1989 as Europe's first film office, Liverpool Film Office supports productions across the Liverpool City Region with locations, permits, a production fund, stages (The Depot) and crew connections. It runs a searchable production guide database covering crew, facilities and locations.

Filming incentives

Rate
25.5-39.75% net (AVEC/IFTC)
Credit type
Payable Expenditure Credit (refundable)
Min. spend
10% of core expenditure in UK

Figures describe the United Kingdom program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.

Checked against official sources 23 July 2026

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Liverpool City Region Production Fund (est. 2019) invests in high-quality film and TV content. The office also provides end-to-end production support: location finding, road closures, traffic management, crew connections and the Action! skills/training program.

Official incentive details

Contact & details

ContactLynn Saunders, Head of Liverpool Film Office; Kevin Bell, Operations & Liaison Manager

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