LIVERPOOL, HOLLYWOOD OF THE NORTH

The creation and expansion of new sound stages in Liverpool like The Depot and Littlewood Studios make it an ideal destination for the Film/TV industry. The additional assets of the city’s unique architecture and environment, perfect for filming outdoor location scenes, have given Liverpool the new handle, Hollywood of the North. Just ask Warner Bros, who spent months prepping and filming The Batman in Liverpool using the city as the backdrop to recreate Gotham City. Film equipment, gear, cameras, costumes, digital hardware/technology, sets, and other professional equipment can be flown into Liverpool’s John Lennon International Airport or shipped as cargo to Liverpool and Liverpool 2 port terminals.

The Liverpool Film Office is essential to prospective producers while serving as a central point of contact for the industry. They report at least 16 major productions coming to your screens in 2022 were made in Liverpool. The cultural and economic impact of the industry on local businesses and talent is significant while boosting Liverpool’s presence in the world as a destination for commerce and tourism.

Also essential to international film production is the ATA Carnet, a customs document that allows temporary import/export of professional equipment, commercial samples, and goods for exhibition without having to pay import duty and taxes when clearing customs.

Widely known in the industry, carnets are an essential tool to international Film/ TV production. ATA Carnets offer significant savings from the avoidance of duty and tax payment on expensive cameras and equipment. Without these savings, most productions would not be able to afford international shoots.

Boomerang carnets® UK partners with the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce providing ATA Carnets for film production and other enterprises seeking to grow their businesses and expand into international markets. Carnets make doing business internationally an affordable venture, while making customs clearance even easier. The cost-savings and convenience are benefits that news crews, filmmakers, TV producers, and independents aren’t willing to work without. Just ask the BBC, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, and any number of independent filmmakers and production companies who use Boomerang for their ATA Carnets. Carnets also act as a Certificate of Registration for equipment and goods when returning to their country of origin.

Boomerang carnets UK is minutes from major transport outlets with ATA Carnet Specialists in the Liverpool Chamber office.