Film Birmingham
Since 2006, Film Birmingham has supported and developed Birmingham's film and television industry.
We have now moved to Production Central WM, a dedicated West Midlands production services agency, and will be working alongside them to deliver a more streamlined, joined-up service across the West Midlands.
You should send all new film, TV, and digital content production enquiries to Production Central WM:
Email: hello@productioncentralwm.com.
Phone: 0121 202 5115 (option 2).
If you want to apply for a permit to film in Birmingham and the West Midlands, visit the Production Central WM website.
Filming at council locations
We offer a wide range of locations to provide the perfect backdrop for your production, for example:
- public squares
- parks
- historical buildings
- athletics stadiums
Birmingham City Council locations have featured in a range of film and television productions, including:
- Library of Birmingham – in the "Lloyds Bank: By Your Side" advert
- The Council House – in the Golden Globe Award nominated murder mystery "Dancing on the Edge"
- The Council House – in the Michael Keaton film "American Assassin"
- Highbury Hall – in the hit BBC drama "Hustle"
- Perry Park – in the Olympic themed film "Trainer"
- Moseley Baths, Cannon Hill Park, Lickey Hills, Warstone Lane Cemetery – in the Cold War spy drama "The Game"
How we can support you
We can:
- arrange filming permissions
- arrange parking and road closures
- liaise with council departments and West Midlands Police on your behalf
- provide free access to a vast database of locations for filming, production offices, and unit bases
- help you source highly skilled crews and state-of-the-art facilities across the region
- publicise your film news or events
- offer advice
- help you make connections
To find out more, visit the Production Central WM website.
Page last updated: 14 July 2026
