Isle of Man Film is a regional screen agency, part of Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development.
Our goal is to drive inward investment in relation to film and the creative industries.
Since 1995 Isle of Man Film has built a worldwide reputation, having co-financed and co-produced over 100 feature film and television dramas which have all filmed on the Island. Once one of the busiest areas of film production in the British Isles, the Isle of Man hopes to use its strong foundation in film to grow its television and new media industry.
Isle of Man Film offers a package of services for film producers and production companies. Equity investment via our partner Pinewood Pictures, a wealth of natural locations, a talented crew base, experienced facilities and services companies come together with a film-friendly Government.
Isle of Man Film’s History
- 1995: The Brylcreem Boys starring Gabriel Byrne is the first feature film to be produced by the Isle of Man Film Commission, part of the Isle of Man Department of Trade and Industry.
- 2002: the rebranded Isle of Man Film is established as regional screen agency, financier and producer.
- 2007: leading UK production company CinemaNX are engaged to manage investments on behalf of the Isle of Man Government, leading to several notable films including Me and Orson Welles and the Oscar-nominated Chico and Rita.
- 2012: Management of the Media Development Fund is assigned to Pinewood Pictures, as part of a strategic partnership between Isle of Man Government and the Pinewood Group.
Zoe Guilford, Film & Creative Industries, Isle of Man Department of Economic Development
Zoe works closely with Isle of Man Government’s film investment arm Pinewood Pictures to develop opportunities in film, television, videogaming and entertainment.
e: zoe.guilford@gov.im t: + 44 (0) 1624 685065