Highland Film Office Rebrand Launch Helps Support Industry Growth

3rd September 2024

The Council has today officially launched its new and improved film office - ‘Screen Highland' as part of a new proactive approach to continue to support the growth of the industry in Highland and ensure film productions are delivered in a sustainable way. Formerly known as the ‘Highlands of Scotland Film Commission', the rebrand also includes a refreshed website which better promotes the amazing and varied locations and world class talent and services the region offers.

As part of this launch, we want to raise awareness of Screen Highland and its role in promoting these locations and businesses and the opportunity for landowners, crew and businesses across Highland to register with us and potentially get involved as a filming location or supporting business.

Aligned with this is the publication of the latest direct spend figures from film productions in Highland during 2023 which surpassed the £3 million mark for the second consecutive year. This includes location fees, local crew hire, accommodation, catering, and other services required by productions whilst filming in Highland. This shows the increasing role of the industry in Highland and the potential it has to drive tourism and economic development.

Economy and Infrastructure Committee Chair, Cllr Ken Gowans said: "The Council is delighted to launch the new rebranded ‘Screen Highland' film office and continue to support the industry to grow sustainably. Not only does the film and TV industry have huge direct benefits for the local economy, it's also a major driving force for the tourism industry. Industry demand to film in the Highlands is at an all-time high and we must embrace the opportunities presented but also ensure that productions are manged appropriately.

"With our outstanding scenery, pent up demand for visits to the culturally rich Highlands and crews supported by professional expertise, the Highlands offer a huge amount to film productions and commercial marketing, which we all welcome and look forward to further economic growth in this area throughout 2024/25

"I would encourage local crew and businesses to register with us and owners of properties or locations which could appeal to the film industry, such as those which are interesting and unusual or could even double as somewhere else in the world."

To find out more about filming across the Highland region and to contact Screen Highland to register your business, visit - url=https://screenhighland.com/]https://screenhighland.com/[/url]