The city is home to many film and television production companies, including Warner Brothers International and Lambent Productions, making it the perfect place to start your journey into the industry. Likewise, Brighton is experiencing a boom in games companies setting up in the city, including big name studios.
As the shoot location for gritty classics like ‘Brighton Rock’ and contemporary documentaries such as Nick Cave’s ‘20,000 Days On Earth’, Brighton’s dynamic topography provides a multitude of environments in which to realise and expand your creative vision.
The city hosts key industry events such as Brighton Festival, Cinecity, Brighton Fringe, The Great Escape and more, all of which bring international musicians, artists, actors and creatives to the city every year.
Few locations can boast a cosmopolitan city lifestyle just a short walk from an iconic seaside escape. Brighton can.
Of course, there’s more to Brighton than just sun, sea and… pebbles. Annual music, arts and cultural festivals like Brighton Fringe, Pride, The Great Escape and an abundance of culinary events make this city an incredibly exciting place to live and study. Oh, and did we mention the outdoor cinema on the beach every summer?
If you’re scouting for filming locations, Brighton and its surrounding areas boast an array of stunning environments and backdrops.
Brighton is famous for its pebble stone beach, stretching from one side of the city to the other but, if you venture just a little further afield, you’ll soon find yourself in some of England’s most beautiful countryside.
Easily accessible by public transport, bike, or car, the South Downs National Park boasts 1,600 square kilometres of diverse and picturesque natural beauty – a cinematographer’s dream. From the dramatic white cliffs of Seven Sisters, to the Court Garden Vineyard, and the woodlands of Western Weald, you’re quite literally spoiled for scenic choice.
Brighton is incredibly cyclist-friendly, with bike lanes and storage throughout the city, and it is now part of the National Cycle Network. The official cycle route along the seafront is a popular choice, and city bikes can be rented through Beryl Bikes. The city’s bus network is extensive, making travel easy with a handy app for route planning, timetables, and ticket purchases.
For those preferring taxis, they are plentiful with main ranks at Brighton train station, East Street, Queen’s Square, and Hove Town Hall. Uber and Free Now are also available. If commuting from outside Brighton, the city is accessible from Brighton or Hove mainline stations, with frequent trains to London Victoria and London Bridge. Gatwick Airport is just 45 minutes away by car or train, with the Gatwick Express running directly to Brighton station. London Stansted and Heathrow airports are also accessible by train and National Express.
