Creative Media

Buckinghamshire is one of the UK’s strongest software and digital media clusters.  This strength is underscored by the presence of Pinewood Studios, which has cemented its place in film history as home to the James Bond series of films. 

The county nurtures a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, which is evident from the work coming out of the National Film & Television School (NFTS) and Bucks New University (BNU).  Students from the NFTS have gone on to be apart of productions which have been awarded Oscars and BAFTA. 

With a large number of creative and digital media firms located within the county, Buckinghamshire can boast having a high concentration of skills within this sector.  Furthermore, Buckinghamshire’s sector is diverse with firms ranging from small and medium-sized entities to large scale organisations. 

In 2011, the county will host the Bucks Creative Festival which will showcase its talent and skills.  The event will be an opportunity for those outside the county to participate as well.

Case Study

Pinewood-Shepperton Studios

A leading location for the makers of film, television and commercials since 1936, Pinewood has played a part in a succession of box office hits.  Located 20 miles from Soho and 8 miles from Heathrow, the studios have good road connectivity and direct access to locations across the UK and beyond.  Facilities include 18 stages, 3 back lots, 5 post-production theatres, 2 digital television studios and one of Europe’s largest exterior tanks.

There are over 280 independent companies based at Pinewood, Shepperton and Teddington Studios which provide expertise, services and resources to film, television and commercial productions.

From film finance to freight, prosthetics to special effects, they form a unique cluster of media businesses that reinforce the studios ability to host even the largest Hollywood blockbuster and act as a centre of excellence for film and television productions.