Worcestershire rolls out the red carpet with new Film Location Grant

With sweeping countryside, historic riverside towns, and vibrant urban settings all within easy reach, Worcestershire offers filmmakers an unrivalled variety of backdrops in one place.

The new location grant removes barriers to filming here, helping productions unlock this unique mix of locations while driving investment into local businesses, hospitality, and the wider visitor economy.

Administered by Worcestershire County Council, the Location Grant Fund provides support for production companies filming in the county by covering 50% of approved location fees.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for productions at a single approved Worcestershire filming location, or up to £10,000 for filming across two or more approved sites.

The initiative is designed not only to showcase Worcestershire on screen but also to ensure visiting productions experience the county’s film-friendly infrastructure from hotels and catering to expert local support making it an attractive and seamless choice for crews.

Kelly Mikulla, Managing Director of Worcestershire Film Office, said: “This is about more than money. It’s about giving filmmakers confidence that Worcestershire is the right choice. Alongside the grant, productions can benefit from our free location research services, fast permits, production support, and a thriving marketplace of crew and suppliers.”

Gary Woodman, Assistant Director for Economy at Worcestershire County Council, added: “This grant marks a new chapter for the county’s creative industries. By supporting productions to film here, we’re not only boosting our profile on screen but also creating opportunities for local businesses, skills development, and investment in our visitor economy." 

The grant is open to filmmakers across Britain and beyond.

To be eligible, applicants must be filming within Worcestershire, operate as a small or medium-sized enterprise, sole trader, or partnership, and be able to fund 100% of location fees upfront, as the grant is claimed retrospectively.

Applications are now open for a limited number of grants, and filmmakers are encouraged to apply early.

For more information and details on how to apply, visit the Worcestershire Film Office website.