Filming in Hackney 

Filming in Hackney 

Please be aware that there will be a much reduced service in the film office between the 11th and the 22nd of September.

Hackney has a diverse range of backdrops, from the railway arches of Andre Street and Geffrye Street, and the quiet, tree lined Victorian De Beauvoir Town, to the loft conversions and vibrant social centres of Hoxton and Shoreditch. 

Film friendly 

Hackney Council prides itself on being film friendly and the popularity of the borough as a filming destination is growing, year on year. In 2002 there were just 353 filming days in Hackney, this rose to 445 in 2003, to 605 in 2004 and to 670 in 2005.

We operate a one stop shop for filming in Council owned locations, and on the public highway in Hackney. 

Services 

We will provide the following services:

  • Help you source your location
  • Liaise with relevant Council departments on your behalf
  • Liaise with residents where required
  • Liaise with local Police
  • Attend recces where necessary
  • Advise on traffic management issues where necessary
  • Facilitate filming on Council owned property
  • Facilitate parking
  • Organise Council support services, e.g. refuse collection
  • Provide an on call service for residents / production when night filming

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Page updated: 1 Sep 2010 


Contact Details

Filming In Hackney
Film Office
Room 80, Hackney Town Hall
Mare Street
E8 1EA

Opening Times
Office hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. (07976 342 097-Emergencies Only)
Email: rebecca.staffolani@hackney.gov.uk
Tel:020 8356 3541

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