Tayscreen
Tayscreen started in March 2002. They are a joint venture between the regional councils - Perth & Kinross, Angus, Dundee City and - Scottish Enterprise Tayside. They work closely with Angus & Dundee and Perthshire Tourist Boards and are also supported by the European Union.
Tayscreen is there to promote Tayside for media production and post-production and is staffed by people who understand creative and technical processes. They can help you to find the right locations, crew and facilities for your project.
Start by contacting Julie (mailto:julie.craik@dundeecity.gov.uk), or if you know what you're looking for in the area, the local liaison will get you started.
Their Help is Free and Confidential:
- For all kinds of media - advertising, film TV, new media, stills, even digital art.
- For all kinds of people - producers, directors, location managers, writers, creatives.
- For all kinds of production - drama, documentary, news, animation, sport....
- At any stage - development, pre-production, production or post - saving you time and money.
Help with what exactly?
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Location Scouting
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Photography
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Facilities for Production and Post-Production
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People: Crew or Talent
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Production Permits - Can help to get your production going - fast.
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Recces - For public and private locations - and remember they have special relationships with many private locations already. Photography is done to your brief or from their database with images to you by email, CD or print. They can take you on a recce or, if you prefer, give you detailed instructions and maps.
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Accommodation and Service Booking - Where to eat, sleep, have fun, heat up and cool down
Download a copy of the TayScreen Production Code here.
They've worked out the system so you don't have to. Once you've decided to come here, discuss your plans with them and they can contact all the necessary authorities on your behalf to make sure they're happy.
