What does this mean for Bradford?
Being a part of the international UNESCO Creative Cities Network means that our city can
- continue to develop film education opportunities alongside the Bradford Film Literacy Programme with further integration across schools and communities in Bradford
- develop further collaborations through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network to celebrate culture, creativity and life through the moving image
- continue to support professional film and TV production in the region through the Bradford Film Office
What makes Bradford a City of Film?
Film Heritage
Bradford leads on the Film Heritage project, showcasing Bradford’s contribution to film and television since the dawn of the moving image in the late 1800s. The Bradford District has hosted a diverse range of film and television productions, showing the many sides of the area, from the impressive city centre to the romantic moors of Ilkley and Haworth.
Film Education
In place after receiving the designation, the Bradford Film Education programme aims to engage and inspire teachers and their students to use film and moving image to create, develop and enthuse young people’s interest in literacy through film. We work with partners in primary schools, community groups, university graduates and lifelong learning centres.
Film Production
Bradford is a much sought after filming location with a wide range of productions coming to city, from Hollywood and Bollywood blockbusters to high end TV drama. Well-known BBC TV series produced in Bradford include Peaky Blinders and Gentleman Jack, and a broad range of content production from independent production companies.
Film Production
Bradford has some fantastic period buildings and locations that lend themselves perfectly to our filming needs. We are grateful to the city and to David Wilson and Film Council for welcoming the Peaky Blinders' cast and crew.
Quote from Peaky Blinders, Season 4
Film Education
Bradford primary schools are genuinely leading the world in their inclusion of film in their literacy teaching. The experience and expertise of teachers, advisors and consultants from local authority, built up over many years, is a major contributor to Bradford's prestige as a City of Film.
Mark Reid, Head of Education BFI
Community Cinemas
We have really enjoyed working with Bradford City of Film and look forward to continuing to develop our relationship over the next few years. The cinema has become an important part of our community particularly among some of our more elderly customers. It's great to see the community getting together with a wide range of ages and cultures and we look to expanding our audience in the future.
Andy Waterman, Clayton Community Cinema
Latest News
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Recent Filming
Want to find out more about Bradford?
Discover more about Bradfords's work with fellow Cities of Film and Creative Cities on the International Collaboration pages.
Visit the Bradford City of Film website for the latest on activity in Bradford.