Tower Hamlets Film Office is responsible for managing all filming and photographic permissions in the borough.
Tower Hamlets is the heart of the East End. Rich in history, it presents a vibrant mix of old and new, creating a bustling community unique in culture and character. The borough covers an area of just under eight square miles, and is bounded by the Thames to the South and the boroughs of Newham (east), Hackney (north) and the City of London (west).
It’s one of the most popular filming boroughs in London and offers an array of gems for film makers. From the colourful curry restaurants of Brick Lane, the 18th century houses of spitalfields to the wide expanses of Victoria Park and the century-old Sunday Flower Market at Columbia Road there really is a location for everyone.
We are
Here to help
Tower Hamlets Film Office recognises the cultural and economic importance of the film industry to the borough, London and the UK at large.
We promote filming and make the process of obtaining permission in Tower Hamlets quick and easy.
We look forward to working with you soon and helping you manage your shoot.
We believe in
Best Practice
Pressure on London streets from all who live, work and travel through has never been greater, so professional behaviour and a commitment to ‘best industry practice’ is essential.
Film London, along with all London Borough Film Offices (BFO’s), established a protocol for filming called the ‘Code of Practice’ which includes your obligations under the law.
The Film Office
Tower Hamlets Film Office is managed by The Film Office.
We provide a one stop shop for all enquiries and applications to film within the borough. Our professional management and expertise ensures filming takes place in a safe and controlled manner whilst minimising disruption for local residents and business.
The London Filming Partnership – Tower Hamlets is a signatory and we are committed to making the borough a welcoming place for productions whilst ensuring our borough residents enjoy the economic benefits of filming with minimal inconvenience.
Our company affiliate membership to The Production Guild – the UK’s premier film and TV industry membership organisation for professionals working across production – aligns with our requirement and encouragement of professionalism in UK production practices.
We look forward to working with you soon.
