Lights camera action as film production company takes on offices at port
Associated British Ports (ABP) has welcomed Keal Productions as the first film production company to the historic quarter of the Port of Grimsby.
Headed by Heather Greenwood, the business has taken on office space in a recently renovated building on Wharncliffe Road leased to WE1 Heritage.
The production company is developing a range of film and television projects.
An experienced BAFTA nominated senior executive and producer, Greenwood has brought her team to the port and has also launched Location Lincs, offering a location finding service, as well as sourcing crew and facilities.
Simon Bird, regional director of the Humber ports, said: “We’re pleased to have Keal Productions take up residence in Grimsby. It’s great to see the interest in our port historic quarter which is at the start of its cinematic journey.
“The port, and the greater region has much to offer with regards to a rich diversity of filming locations and we’re pleased to be involved in this offering.
“It brings a lot of attention, as well as jobs and money into the local economy which is a great sector to have on our doorstep.”
Greenwood said: “With so many stories and places untouched and yet to be discovered, the sheer scale of creative opportunity is mind blowing.
“Taking residence at the Kasbah Filming Locations is a natural fit for the ambitious plans that Keal Productions, LocationLincs and ABP have for its cinematic future.
Greg Lacey, head of property, Humber, added: “This is a real vote of confidence and investment from Heather and her team at Keal Productions into both the Port of Grimsby and the wider Lincolnshire region.
“The UK film and television industry continues to be one that is fast moving as the demand for content grows, overall production spend last year was £4.2bn across the UK, more than double that of 2022 spend.
“We believe Grimsby has the potential to be repositioned in the longer term as a film production hub for Yorkshire and Humber and Lincolnshire regions and that our USPs can offer something different to anywhere else.”
