Screen Manchester is the film office for Manchester City Council, delivering location permissions and full production support for high-end TV, feature films and commercials shooting in the city. It is based at Space Studios Manchester and connects productions to the North West's crew base and facilities.
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
Full United Kingdom incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonNo financial incentives or tax credits are offered directly. Screen Manchester provides a comprehensive support service: film permits, location scouting and production guidance for high-end TV, feature film and commercial productions (leveraging Space Studios and The Sharp Project). UK-wide film tax relief applies but is not administered here.
Official incentive details