Hertfordshire home to a world class thriving and diverse creative industries sector

Famous for its links to the Harry Potter film franchise, Hertfordshire’s burgeoning creative industries sector is a hive of activity with a growing number of film studios establishing themselves in the county.

The Harry Potter film franchise made Leavesden its home for more than 10 years and the production crew saved many of the iconic sets, props and costumes that were created especially for the films. This treasure trove of artifacts is on show at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter giving Potter fans an exciting glimpse behind the scenes and the chance to get up close to famous props and costumes.

Hertfordshire is also home to smaller production companies like Pearldrop, a video production business thqt thrives on collaboration with other firms on creative projects.

Award-winning video and animation content producer and director Rob Finlay also lives and works in Hertfordshire, and his clients include Hertfordshire Constabulary, Hertsmere Borough Council and Elstree Studios.

It is not only film-making which is making its mark in the region. Mayhem Theatre, founded in 2007, is a multi-purpose performing arts studio, offering first-class tuition for children and adults in all aspects of performing, including dance, film-making, costume designing, choreography, and much more.

There is a next generation of skilled creatives ready to join the sector, thanks to an array of high-quality college courses tailored to the creative industries. North Herts College, West Herts College, Hertford Regional College and Oaklands College and the University of Hertfordshire provide accessible courses for all subject areas within the creative sector.

And, of course, with its rich history, iconic landmarks, beautiful landscapes and pretty villages and towns, Hertfordshire itself plays a starring role in the creative industries sector as the perfect place for a film location.