The Big Picture: Discover Your Role in Hertfordshire’s Film & TV Economy

Join us for a morning of insight and opportunity as we explore how Hertfordshire’s thriving film & TV sector is driving sustainable growth — and how your business could be part of it.

Hertfordshire has firmly established itself as the global centre for film and screen industries, surpassing even Los Angeles in production activity. The region holds historical significance and global importance in the screen industries, with Elstree Film Studios celebrating its centenary. Iconic films such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Muppet Show, and The Shining were made here, alongside newer projects including Wicked and Barbie at Sky Studios Elstree.

A film and TV project's supply chain requires a wide range of industries including building materials, security services, to equipment hire to catering and many more types of goods and services.

Whether you're in tech, logistics, catering, construction, or creative services, this event will help you uncover new ways to connect with the region’s expanding film & TV industry.

The film and TV supply chain spans a wide range of sectors — from production companies and equipment suppliers to post-production houses and distribution networks. Through the DCMS Create Growth Programme, Hertfordshire businesses are being supported to diversify, supply to the industry, strengthen their value propositions, and become investment-ready.

Why You Should Attend

• Gain fresh insights into Hertfordshire’s film & TV industry
• Learn how the Create Growth Programme* is helping local businesses grow — and how your business can benefit
• Make valuable connections with industry experts and business support organisations

Who Should Attend

• Hertfordshire-based businesses
• Existing suppliers to the film & TV industry looking to expand their footprint in this sector
• Businesses curious about entering the screen sector supply chain

Speakers

Amelia Price, Co-founder, Sustainable Film 

Amelia has worked in film & TV for over 20 years, working across a number of departments including production and locations, before settling on her role in sustainability.

She co-founded Sustainable Film in 2021 and is one of their lead consultants working with productions and suppliers. Sustainable Film work to drive forward sustainable innovation and strategy for their own business, and also the wider industry.

Amelia is the Chair of the Production Guild of Great Britain's Sustainability Working Group, and a Founding Member of The Generator Project.

Becky Butler, Managing Director, OMA Studio Group

Colin Johnson, Studio Operations Director, OMA Studio Group

Adam Morley, Creative Sector Lead, Hertfordshire Futures

Pippa Cawdron, Film Office Manager, Hertfordshire Film Office

*Practical advice and support through the Create Growth Programme

Since April 2024 the Create Growth Programme in Hertfordshire has supported over 60 local businesses. Businesses who are being supported through the programme come from wide ranging sectors including health and wellbeing, floristry, audio-visual event production, marketing, animation, professional services, catering and technology companies.

The programme's package of support has helped businesses, some of whom are new to supply to film and TV and some who want to increase their sales in the sector, to commercialise their offer and become investment ready.

Create Growth is a national programme, led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in partnership with Innovate UK. Hertfordshire Futures secured this programme to support creative sector SMEs with high growth potential. Offering business support,including help to create your value propostion for the sector as well as assistance for those looking to become investment ready in the future.

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