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Kids Pitch Their Own Ideas in 'Dragon's Den'

School children from seven local primary and secondary schools pitched their ideas for a short film to industry ‘dragons’.

PGGB Royal Patron His Royal Highness The Duke Of Edinburgh visits Barking and Dagenham’s The Wharf Studios

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham’s The Wharf Studios on 8th December 2023 in his role as Royal Patron of The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB)

Our Ground-breaking Set Ready Bootcamp was a huge success

A look back to our brilliant Set Ready Bootcamp which gave some local residents a chance to learn more about what it takes to pursue a career in the Film & TV Industry and how to get themselves…SET READY!! 🎥

Romford student works with Netflix crew on Luther film set

A student from Barking & Dagenham College got the chance to see what life on a film set is really like when he joined the production team on the new Netflix Luther movie being shot in Barking.

Film Barking & Dagenham hosts student careers event featuring incredible virtual production station

An event at the facility in east London gave more than 700 school children an insight into the range of career paths available in virtual production and other aspects of film and TV production.

Proud to share my story': Barking & Dagenham's Councillor Ashraf stars in film challenging Muslim stereotypes

A documentary following seven Muslim women and their relationship with the hijab is set to premiere in Barking.

The film is being shown at the Broadway Theatre in Barking tomorrow (Thursday, March 9), the day after International Women’s Day.

careers day - parents & guardians session added

For the first time, we will be holding an evening session for parents & guardians to come and hear about the development and the opportunities that will be available in the coming years.

Teenager works on fashion photoshoot with Jude Law

A teenager landed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity doing work experience filming on a fashion campaign featuring Jude Law and son Rafferty.


"careers in film - an insiders perspective" event

Teachers and education partners visit Film Barking and Dagenham to learn about the exciting opportunities Eastbrook Studios will bring to Barking and Dagenham.

MBS PRODUCTION ELECTRICIAN WORKSHOP

Barking & Dagenham College electrical students took part in a “Production Electrician” workshop. 

robert pattinson's 'The Batman' filmed in barking

An exclusive snapshot of our Barking Riverside location, another proud milestone for Film Barking & Dagenham.

Department for Education advert filmed at college

Barking & Dagenham College was selected as the location for a Department of Education advert!

marvels most female empowered film films in dagenham

Scarlett Johansson plays the ‘Black Widow’ in a solo spy adventure long before she becomes an avenger.

Students work with film crews on Amazon, Apple, and Netflix

Barking and Dagenham College (BDC) students gained an insight into Hollywood over the summer

15 films, tv shows & ads filmed in barking & dagenham

From Baptiste to Black Widow, EastEnders to Gangs of London, Barking & Dagenham is a top location for shooting!

Borough chosen as location for landmark TV drama ‘Stephen’.

The East London borough was chosen for the filming of key scenes for a new ITV drama on the murder of Stephen Lawrence.

thor blimey: chris hemsworth heads to barking & dagenham

The Expo 2020 Dubai campaign starring Chris Hemsworth demonstrates our exciting production facilities on offer!