Bristol City Council
The Bottle Yard Studios is a Bristol City Council initiative. It is one of three divisions within the Council’s Film Services, alongside Bristol Film Office and the Bristol UNESCO City of Film.
West of England Mayoral Combined Authority
The Bottle Yard Studios is supported by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority investment.
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Bristol Film Office
Bristol Film Office is the division of Bristol City Council that provides dedicated support to TV, film or commercial photography shoots on location in our city. A one-stop-shop for all filming enquiries, its specialist services are available to any production planning to film in Bristol, supporting all stages of production, from initial location and crewing advice to recces, permits and logistical solutions. The team has been keeping Bristol film-friendly for more than 20 years, playing an important role in attracting and facilitating high levels of filming that creates employment for local crew and companies, inward investment for Bristol’s economy and increased screen tourism in the city. We work closely with Bristol Film Office as a fellow division of Bristol’s Film Services.
Bristol UNESCO City of Film
Awarded in 2017, Bristol UNESCO City of Film is a permanent international designation recognising our city’s world–leading reputation for film and the moving image, supported by an active work programme that drives sustainable sector development, collaboration and international profile. The Bottle Yard Studios is proud to be based in Bristol UNESCO City of Film, and to work closely with the City of Film designation as a fellow division of Bristol’s Film Services.
All Set West
The BFI National Lottery-funded regional skills package for the West of England, designed to support participants from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the film/TV workforce with inclusive training, information, connections, work opportunities and networks, to help them gain employment – and thrive in their new careers. Delivered by Bristol City Council’s Film Services in partnership with the West of England Combined Mayoral Authority.
British Film Commission
We’re proud to be an official partner of the British Film Commission (BFC), the UK Government’s lead agency responsible for maximising and supporting the production of international film and television in the UK. With experienced teams in the UK and the US, the BFC provides free, tailored support for international film and television productions at the very highest level, from earliest stages of development through to post-production. The BFC leads on attracting and supporting productions, offering guidance on UK tax reliefs, assisting with sourcing UK crew, talent and facilities and troubleshooting. The BFC is responsible for international promotion of the UK industry and liaison with Government to secure and maintain film-friendly policies.
Production Guild UK
We’re proud to be an affiliate member of Production Guild UK, the UK’s leading membership organisation for those working in film and TV drama production. They represent experienced production professionals across accounts, production, location management, assistant directing, VFX and post production, and provide members with industry advice, employment opportunities, networking and seminars. Delivering expert knowledge on key production issues to members, government and as part of industry consultations, The Production Guild is the leading voice of the UK production industry.
ScreenSkills
ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the screen industries – film, television (including children’s, unscripted and high-end), VFX (visual effects), animation and games. They are supporting economic recovery and future innovation and growth across the nations and regions by investing in the skilled and inclusive workforce who are critical to the UK screen industries’ global success. ScreenSkills runs or commissions a range of training programmes to address skills needs in the sector. For more information about ScreenSkills opportunities in Bristol and the South West, visit our ScreenSkills partner page.
boomsatsuma
Post-16 education providers boomsatsuma deliver a Media Production Diploma for 16-19 year olds at The Bottle Yard Studios. Taught in a classroom on site, the course gives 20 students per year the unique opportunity to learn about filmmaking, TV production, photography, animation graphic design, production design, sound design and more, whilst getting hands on experience at a working studio. The OCR Cambridge Technicals Extended Diploma in Media is a nationally recognised qualification equivalent to 3 A Levels and worth up to 168 UCAS tariff points. Read more here.