Filming in England celebrates and unites the regions’ leading professionals and businesses across the screen industry.
Delivered by Filming in England, in partnership with Longcross South Studios and Surrey Film Office with support from BFI Metro London Skills Cluster and Production Guild UK, this event is an opportunity to connect with the people shaping film and TV production across the South East.
Having hosted major blockbusters including Doctor Strange and Mission: Impossible– The Final Reckoning, Longcross South Studios sits at the heart of Surrey’s booming production hub and provides the perfect backdrop to celebrate the crew, businesses and organisations supporting production across the region.
Come along, grab a drink and connect with the people making film and television happen.
Meet representatives from:
🎬 Filming in England
🎬 Surrey Film Office
🎬 National Film and Television School (NFTS)
🎬 Gallowglass
🎬 Those Guys Make Sets
🎬 Village Hotels
🎬 The Film & TV Charity
🎬 Film World
🎬 Sunbelt Rentals UK
🎬 …and more!
If you’re travelling by car or taxi, please use the postcode KT16 0DS, which will take you directly to the studio’s main entrance.
Please ensure you have secured an Eventbrite ticket before travelling, as tickets will not be available at the venue. All vehicles will stop at the security gate and only registered ticket holders will be admitted. Please have your ticket ready on your phone or printed before you arrive.
From there, the Longcross South Studios team will direct you to Stage A and the designated parking and drop-off areas.
The nearest train station is Longcross, around a 25 minute walk from the studio.
The venue has step-free access and accessible toilet facilities.
Doors will open from 6:00pm for relaxed networking, with a short welcome and introductions at around 7:00pm.
The Filming in England team will be on hand to welcome you, and we encourage everyone to take a chance, say hello to someone new, and make connections at your own pace.
Live photography will take place during the event.
Videography will also be taking place. Our team may approach you to take part in a short (3–4 question) interview for our social media channels and website about your role in the industry and your experience at the mixer.
Light refreshments and nibbles will be available.
Filming in England is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone attending our events.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, or inappropriate behaviour towards staff or fellow attendees. Any concerns raised will be taken seriously and looked into promptly.
If someone is found to be in breach of this policy, they may be asked to leave the event and could be unable to attend future Filming in England events.
We have ran Industry Mixers at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, The Bond in Digbeth, Bristol Cathedral and Imperial War Museum in Greater Manchester. We’ve partnered with Bristol Film Office, Production Central WM, BBC Studioworks and more – plus, we’ve been joined by some fantastic sponsors at our events!
Want to sponsor one of our Industry Mixers? Learn more about how to get involved by getting in touch with Filming in England’s Film and TV Partnerships Manager, Hannah Macleod:
hannah.macleod@filminginengland.co.uk
We’re big advocates of getting together and making connections in person, and we spoke to attendees at our Bristol Industry Mixer about the all-important value of networking in film and TV – hear what they have to say below.
Plus, if you find networking a little daunting… you’re not the only one! Read our blog on cultivating confidence as an introverted networker here.
