Screen success story Industry boosted city economy by £46m

FILMS and TV shows being produced in Bristol have boosted the local economy by more than £46 million, new research has found.

- Hannah BAKER Business editor

According to latest annual figures, there were 29 major productions assisted by Bristol Film Office (BFO) and The Bottle Yard Studios throughout the 2024-25 financial year.

These included three feature films and 26 high-end TV productions, the BFO report found, with a total of 736 filming days supported in the studio and on location.

The economic impact of the production activity rose £16.6 million (55%) on the previous year. In total, 689 filming permits were processed by the BFO in 2024-25, permitting filming to take place on council-owned streets, properties and green spaces.