UK Locations (UKL), one of the country’s leading filming location agencies, is celebrating the renewal of its partnership with Bruntwood SciTech, the UK’s largest property platform developing and managing office, retail and lab spaces, following a significant rise in filming activity across the Midlands.
A standout achievement of the past year includes UKL securing Bruntwood SciTech sites for the BBC’s long-running drama Silent Witness, which filmed in the Midlands this summer. UKL transformed vacant workspace into a controlled investigative setting tailored to the production’s detailed requirements, showcasing the flexibility, scale and creative potential of Bruntwood SciTech’s regional buildings.
UKL specialises in integrating film shoots into commercial environments, creating new revenue streams for owners and developers during periods of under-occupancy or pre-development. Since beginning its work with Bruntwood SciTech in 2023, UKL has delivered more than 60 bookings across the portfolio, with an increasing number involving high-profile drama and feature film productions choosing Midlands locations.
Acting as Bruntwood SciTech’s exclusive filming agent across the Midlands, Yorkshire and the North West, UKL manages the full end-to-end production process on behalf of its commercial partners. From site scouting and photography to logistics, negotiation, coordination and wrap support, UKL ensures filming projects run seamlessly with minimal disruption to occupiers.
In addition to Silent Witness, UKL has supported multiple drama enquiries across Bruntwood SciTech’s Birmingham buildings, and several confirmed high-value productions are already lined up for 2026, further strengthening the Midlands’ reputation as a growing hub for film and TV.
Lauren York, CEO of UK Locations, said: “Bruntwood SciTech’s Midlands portfolio has fast become one of the region’s most sought-after filming destinations. The adaptability and distinctive character of its buildings give us the scope to welcome global production teams, while generating strong new income streams for the business. We’re proud to be extending our work together and excited about what the next year holds.”
Peter Bearpark, Asset Management Director at Bruntwood SciTech, commented: “Filming activity across our Midlands sites has grown rapidly, and UK Locations has played a central role in that success. Their industry expertise and operational support have allowed us to unlock the potential of our spaces in new ways, while raising the region’s profile within the UK’s film and TV sector.”
Established 18 years ago, UKLs’ proven model – built on deep production knowledge, operational experience and strong industry relationships – enables property partners like Bruntwood SciTech to maximise the filming potential of their portfolios.
More information about UK Locations and its services are available at www.uklocations.co.uk.
