Filming on the Isle of Wight

FilmWight – the Island’s Official Film Office

FilmWight is the Isle of Wight’s Official Film office and operates with the endorsement and support of the Isle of Wight Council.

If you need help with:

• securing any non-council locations.
• industry advice.
• general support with your project on the Island.

Please contact FilmWight.

Film Permits

If you are planning any commercial filming or photography, you will need permission.

The Isle of Wight Council operates a Film Permit system for filming and photographing on land and property managed by the Isle of Wight Council.

Film permits are not required for individual personal usage, for example you do not need a permit to photograph or film your family holiday.

Accredited news crews are also exempt from needing a Film Permit.

Fees and charges may apply depending on the size and nature of your plans. 

Do I need a film permit?

You will need to apply for a Film Permit if you plan to use any Council owned or managed space for commercial, charitable, or educational film or photography projects, fees may apply.

Council locations include but are not limited to:

• public highways, footpaths, and pedestrianised spaces (street filming)
• Council beaches
• Council parks and green spaces
• Council operated car parks and on street parking
• Council cemeteries and the crematorium
• Council libraries
• 1Leisure leisure centres
• Council museums, including Dinosaur Isle
• Council buildings
• Council managed land or property

Parking Suspensions

If you need use of a Council parking area or parking for your project or production, you will need to apply for a parking suspension.

How to apply for a film permit

1. Download the film permit application form (PDF, 240KB)
2. Complete the form.
3. email the form to media@iow.gov.uk