Made in Wales. Made for everywhere.

Mountains, castles, coastline and cities within a short drive of each other. A complete production ecosystem. A studio two hours from London. Wales is our home, and our biggest creative advantage.

Aerial view of Llandudno Bay, its coastline and a boat trail across the sea

A whole world within reach

Wales packs an extraordinary range of locations into a small country. Mountains and lakes, medieval castles, country manors and heritage sites, golden beaches, ancient woodland, industrial valleys and modern city streets all sit within a short drive of each other. That means more variety on screen, fewer company moves and more of every shoot day spent filming.

For vertical drama, where schedules are tight and every day counts, that matters. Authentic period drama, modern murder mystery, gothic horror, coastal romance or contemporary city thriller: if a story can be imagined, there's a place in Wales to film it.

  • Castles & heritage
  • Country houses & manors
  • Mountains & lakes
  • Beaches & coastline
  • Woodland & valleys
  • Cities & modern architecture
  • Period & industrial streets
Historic stone ruins and a tall arched window beneath a blue sky
Illuminated priory ruins beneath a starry night sky

Where the big screen comes to film

Wales has become one of the UK's leading homes for film and high-end television, and it is constantly in production. Doctor Who has been made in Cardiff for nearly two decades. HBO's House of the Dragon returned to Wales for its third series, filming at locations across Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd. Industry and His Dark Materials were made in Wales too.

Our founder began his career in post-production at Bad Wolf, and our crew have worked across major film and television productions made right here. We bring that same standard to every vertical we make.

A complete production ecosystem

Years of major film and television production have built everything a production needs, all within reach. Wales has studio space, experienced crews across every department, costume and props, set design and construction, hair and make-up, equipment hire, and post-production facilities covering edit, colour, sound and VFX.

The crews who work on the biggest shows filmed here are the same people we work with. That means vertical drama made to the standard of high-end television, without needing to bring anything in from outside.

  • Studio space
  • Experienced crew
  • Talented cast
  • Costume & wardrobe
  • Props & set dressing
  • Set design & construction
  • Hair & make-up
  • Camera & lighting hire
  • Edit & colour
  • Sound & VFX

Collaborative by nature

The Welsh screen industry is close-knit, supportive and built on relationships. Crews know each other, departments work together easily and people genuinely want productions to succeed. Locations, venues and local communities are welcoming to filming, and there is real pride in seeing Wales on screen.

It's a place where problems get solved quickly, favours get returned and productions come back time and again. For a fast-paced format like vertical drama, that collaborative spirit makes all the difference.

Two hours from London. A world away on cost.

Our base at Great Point Studios in Cardiff is around two hours from London by train and within easy reach of major UK airports. Productions get the infrastructure and talent of a major UK production hub, with lower costs than London or Los Angeles.

A nation that invests in screen

Wales has a government-backed screen sector. Through Creative Wales, the Welsh Government provides production funding support for productions filming here, including support for trainee placements and job opportunities. It's a country that wants productions to come, and wants them to come back.

Bring your story to Wales.

Whether it's an original, a commission or a full slate, let's talk.

Get in touch

Let's talk.

contact@blackswanverticals.co.uk
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