The Production Fund is part of a wider, coordinated offer.
Greater Manchester
£10.5m
fund supporting ambitious film and television productions to be made in Greater Manchester
The fund is designed to attract high-quality productions, strengthen the screen sector and create lasting economic and creative impact.
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What the fund does
The fund provides targeted investment in productions that:
Bring spend and jobs into Greater Manchester
Work with local crew and businesses
Contribute to the long-term growth of the screen sector
We support projects that demonstrate:
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Strong creative and commercial potential
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A clear commitment to filming in Greater Manchester
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Meaningful local impact, including skills and opportunities
What you can expect
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Alongside investment, productions benefit from:
Access to local crews and suppliersSupport from Greater Manchester’s film office networkA production-friendly environment across the city-regionHow it works
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Expression of Interest
Start by downloading and completing a short Expression of Interest form.
Submit your completed form using the enquiry form on the contact page.
We’ll review your project for eligibility, strategic fit and potential impact.
If it meets our criteria, you’ll be invited to submit a full application.
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Application & Assessment
If invited, you’ll complete a full application with more detail on your project, finance and impact in Greater Manchester.
Your application will then be:
- Assessed against published criteria
- Reviewed by the Fund Manager
- Subject to due diligence checks
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Investment Decision
Recommendations are made by the Fund Manager and considered by an Investment Panel.
Final decisions are made in line with the Fund’s priorities — supporting a strong, balanced portfolio of projects that deliver real impact for Greater Manchester.
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Application Resources
Everything you need to understand the Fund and prepare your application.
Before you apply
Start here to understand the Fund, what we’re looking for, and whether your project is eligible.
Incoming Productions
For productions based outside Greater Manchester delivering significant activity in the region.
Use this route if your project is based outside Greater Manchester but will bring production, spend or activity into the city-region.
Greater Manchester Productions
For GM-based production companies and projects rooted in the city-region.
Use this route if you are a Greater Manchester-based company or your project is developed or produced in the city-region.
Submitting your Expression of Interest
Download and complete the relevant Expression of Interest form, then submit it using the enquiry form on the contact page.
Select “Expression of Interest” and upload your completed form.
