Budgeting, Schedules and Preparation
The UK is a bustling film centre and through our many years of working successfully alongside industry partners we will absolutely guarantee the safe delivery of your project.
From advising on budgets, project timelines, permitting locations, studio availability and casting, through to pre-production and shoot, our tailor-made approach to the nuts and bolts of a production mean we work closely with you to ensure all the i’s are dotted and the t’s crossed in a transparent and effective way whereby everyone is happy and any surprises further down the line are of the pleasant variety.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Location library, research, scouting & management
Scouting locations since 1999, our team of world-renowned scouts have extensive knowledge of every kind of location within the UK.
From incredible design-led modern houses, closing down roads in the heart of cities for car stunts, to rolling landscapes and castles across the nation, we’ve facilitated shoots pretty much everywhere, have long-standing relationships with local authorities, a network of location contacts throughout the country, and over 6000 unique locations on our location library.
Scout Productions encompasses the largest team of location scouts, managers and assistants in the UK. As a result we strive to scout for the best location for you to achieve a perfect produc
Casting
Scout Production Services has historic and successful working relationships with casting directors and talent agencies, meaning we can connect you with the on-screen talent you need.
We are very proud to work in partnership with casting directors Hammond & Cox.
The UK has an enviable depth of talent for every type of project, from celebrities, sporting legends and A-listers, to street casting, character actors and extras. We will bring the perfect face and personalities to your shoot.
We can also arrange cast payroll, insurance and travel for UK-based cast for shoots in the UK and internationally.
Studios & Set Builds
Although we seem like outdoor cats we are very familiar with shooting in studios!
The UK has varied studio spaces through the country and we can access studios of all sizes and capabilities, from a basic Shoreditch photographic studio, to underwater stages with gigantic tanks, and immense stages where technical builds defy logic.
We can also connect you with world-class art department, construction and special effects both in studios and on location.
Crew, Equipment & Logistics
The success of any production relies solely on the strength of the crew and vendors.
We are extremely proud of the fantastic working relationships we’ve nurtured with the very best people over the years. From Heads of Department, to runners, we care so much that the crew working on your brief are the finest in the business.
Our many years’ experience means we’ve built up long-lasting and valued relationships with all the main UK rental houses, be that camera, grip, cranes, DIT, VTR, Sound, tracking vehicles, helicopters, drones, underwater, props, armourers, action vehicles, bells and whistles. Also with production support including caterers, facilities vehicles and transportation.
We are also logistics experts and work with the best car services, couriers, trucking companies, international shippers and carnet companies to ensure your precious cargo arrives without issue.
Travel, Accommodation & Entertaining
From arrival to departure, we can provide the optimum travel experience in the UK – think of us as your own private concierge service.
On arrival we can arrange airport VIP services and premium car services.
Feeling well rested whilst you’re shooting in the UK is vitally important – we have long established relationships with the finest hotels, serviced apartments, holiday homes and booking agents, making your home-from-home a place you’ll long to return to after your shoot is over.
Although work may get in the way, we can advance book reservations at the finest restaurants and bars for entertaining and enjoying any precious downtime.
CONTACT
General Enquiries
+44 20 7096 0605
Simon Eakhurst: Founder/Executive Producer
+44 7976 431 720
Luke Thornton: Founder/Line Producer
+44 7837 959 153
Algy Sloane: Founder/Stills Producer
+44 7930 276 235
Hugo Smith-Bingham: Founder/Stills Producer
+44 7973 272 412