Film & Photography

Why Film in Cambridge

Cambridge is far more than a university city. Its remarkable diversity of locations allows production companies to recreate multiple settings within a compact geographic area. As a result, Cambridge has provided the backdrop for a wide range of film and television productions, including the examples featured opposite.

• Historic colleges, medieval streets, Tudor charm in addition to Georgian and Victorian street scenes - ideal for period dramas, literary adaptations and fantasy productions.
• Quaint market towns and picturesque villages - quintessential English backdrops for drama, comedy and romance.
• World-leading science and technology campuses - contemporary settings for documentaries, thrillers and science-fiction productions.
• Modern business districts and urban spaces - versatile locations that can double for cities across the UK and beyond.
• Breath-taking countryside - flat fenlands, beautiful windmills, rivers and chalk stream, meadows, and woods all make for wonderful atmospheric natural settings for film and television.

Whether your production requires centuries of history, cutting-edge innovation or breathtaking countryside, Cambridge provides an exceptional range of filming opportunities within easy reach of London and major transport links.

Post-Production, Screenings and Events

Cambridge is not only a remarkable location for filming; it is also an exceptional destination for premieres, screenings, receptions and industry events.

Whether you are hosting a private screening, celebrating a production launch or bringing together cast, crew and stakeholders, the city offers a distinctive selection of venues for memorable post-production events.

Choose Meet Cambridge

Meet Cambridge provides a central point of contact for production companies looking to film in and around the city. We can help connect you with suitable venues, University contacts and local industry partners, providing introductions and local knowledge to help you plan your production in Cambridge - Start Your Cambridge Story

Production Support

Alongside its diverse filming locations, Cambridge offers a range of services to support productions of all sizes.

Accommodation and Hospitality

Meet Cambridge can assist with sourcing accommodation, dining venues and meeting facilities for cast and crew throughout the city and surrounding area - Find your venue

Studio Facilities

For studio-based filming, interviews and content creation, options include:

• West Hub
• The Møller Centre
• Anglia Ruskin University

Contact Meet Cambridge for introductions

Local Production Specialists

Vine FX - An award-winning visual effects company providing services for film, television and streaming productions. Notable projects include Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, War of the Worlds, The Lazarus Project, The Amateur and Get Millie Black.