Join us for an afternoon 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, and The Shining were made here, alongside newer projects including Wicked and Barbie at Sky Studios Elstree.

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 led locally by Hertfordshire Futures, businesses are being supported to diversify, supply to the industry, strengthen their value propositions, and become investment ready.

Why 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 from all sectors
• Existing suppliers to the film & TV industry looking to expand their footprint in this sector
• Businesses curious about entering the screen sector supply chain

Since April 2024, the Hertfordshire Create Growth Programme has supported over 60 local businesses from a wide range of sectors including health and wellbeing, floristry, audio-visual event production, marketing, animation, professional services, catering and technology companies.

The programme 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 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in partnership with Innovate UK, led locally by Hertfordshire Futures, and delivered in partnership with Hertfordshire Growth Hub, Estu, and the University of Hertfordshire.