Welcome to Barking and Dagenham's Film Office (Film Lbbd)

COVID-19 UPDATE 

Following government advice about returning to work, Film LBBD will be accepting applications to film in Barking and Dagenham.

Production companies are expected to follow relevant guidelines about safe working practices (British Film Commission, PACT and APA).

We have developed additional COVID-19 T&Cs detailing actions and requirements that productions must factor into their filming applications – all will be subject to agreement and approval on a case by case basis.
 

Film lbbd Additional Covid-19Terms and Conditions
 

Please carefully assess each location you propose. Productions must allow for sufficient leading time for planning, liaison and review of COVID-19 measures. If you If you do not think it is possible to comply with social distancing regulations, then we advise not to apply at this time.  Application may be refused for locations that are unable to safely accommodate social distancing measures.
 

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Whether you seek a medieval manor house steeped in the history of the Gunpowder Plot, an area synonymous with British manufacturing, an ultra-modern Olympic training venue or a landmark 1930s listed office building, you can find your perfect backdrop in Barking and Dagenham.

Accessible from the M25, City Airport and central London, travelling here shouldn't eat into your budget. And you can get support in sourcing, planning and managing location shoots from a dedicated Barking and Dagenham Council film liaison officer, uniquely positioned to help you get what you need on screen. 

Visit www.filmlbbd.com for more information on filming with us and to browse our locations 

Film Office Contacts 

Film office manager: Lisa Dee | lisa.dee@lbbd.gov.uk | 07875 397 748 

Film officer: Jayne Baumback | jayne.baumback@lbbd.gov.uk | 07773 203 955

How to apply 

• Before you make your application we recommend you study Film London's Code of practice 
• Once you have agreed to the terms and conditions, and submitted your application, you will receive an acknowledgement by email.
• it helps to follow up your application with a phone call or an email to provide us with more details on your requirements to help us process your application quickly
• complete a new customer set up form (see documents list) with your invoice details 
• If the application is successful, an invoice will follow for the administration cost of processing your application (please see our website www.filmlbbd.com