FAME Pro | Councils

Generate extra revenue

Ensure no new opportunities or revenues are lost by having an easy application process and speedy turn-around time for film permit applications.

Boost the local economy

Film productions need local facilities, services and suppliers, generating demand for local business and employment opportunities.

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Film tourism

Successful films are a source of free publicity for your area, promoting it to tourists and attracting visitors without you having to do a thing.

Customer service

A responsive, industry-savvy customer service team to manage filming permit applications on your behalf

Permit management system

Use of the cloud-based FAME Pro permit management system (Simple to use and GDPR compliant)

Free marketing

Marketing of your city, district or county to filmmakers

Tailored marketing material

Marketing material to promote yourself as a film-friendly council

Location library management

Use of the FAME Pro location library to list council-owned properties, land, parks and public spaces available for shoots

"The easy to use, tailor made software makes it simple to manage filming applications, for both the customers and ourselves with prompting emails sent when an action is required. The team do an excellent job of carrying out most of the tasks leading up to an application, and their extensive experience within the filming industry makes everything continue to run smoothly from start to finish. The advice around setting fees for the budgets available from individual film-makers is especially valuable to encourage return business and make the process cost effective and worthwhile. Without this partnership, we would struggle to manage the level of applications received in such a timely and efficient manner, and we are really happy to continue working together to provide a Film Friendly Service."

Adur & Worthing DC

"Previously we had a dedicated member of staff to handle filming applications. Given that we've had to tighten the purse strings as a council, passing over the baton meant that we made a significant financial saving (not to mention the headaches and paperwork)."

Lewes DC

"The team are fantastic. They feel like an extension of our own team."

Eastbourne BC

Location library

Make it easy for location scouts to find the perfect filming locations in your area.

Crew, cast and supplier database

Make it simple for production managers to find local services, suppliers and extras.

Work experience opportunities

Create opportunities for local students to gain experience in the filming industry.

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A free film permit management service for UK councils

The cost free way to fuel local film development