How to Film
In Tower Hamlets
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1. Find a location
Find the perfect place to shoot using our location library
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2. Plan your shoot
All the information you need to ensure your shoot goes to plan
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3. Apply to film
Apply online using the industry's leading film application platform, FilmHub.
1. Find a location
Tower Hamlets Film Office has amassed a significant library of filming locations throughout the borough. View our locations to find the perfect place to shoot.
Featured locations
2. Plan your shoot
Given that London is a constantly evolving city, it’s crucial productions give prior thought to the practicalities of their shoot. Tower Hamlets Film Office have compiled a selection of useful information to help manage your shoot.
All filming requirements are applied for when submitting a Filming application via FilmHub. e.g. Parking / Traffic Management / Drones etc.
Budget Accordingly
Please see our rate card for all charges
Arrange Parking
Information on parking in Tower Hamlets
Need Traffic Management?
Road Closure & Traffic Management information
Need Drone Filming?
Looking to film with Drones in Tower Hamlets?
Using a Red Route?
Filming on Red Routes can be more difficult
Check For Roadworks
in your chosen location, by postcode or street.
Please think & be Green
Green Screen helps productions filming in the capital to make their shoot environmentally friendly.
Albert helps steer the sustainability agenda for the UK screen arts.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety legislation applies to all work activities in the UK.
3. Apply to film
When you are ready, click ‘Apply to Film’ to visit FilmHub to secure your film permissions.
Further Information
Documents, templates and contacts you may find useful.
- Metropolitan Police Film Unit – Protocols to Filming on the Move (Vehicles)
- Metropolitan Police Film Unit – Protocols to Filming on Location
- Metropolitan Police Film Unit – Protocols for Filming involving WeaponsÂ
- Film London: Considerations when filming buildings
- Film London: Considerations when filming people
- Filming Code of Practice