Production guide
Filming in Devon
Practical local guidance on narrow roads, soft ground, coastal access, weather, parking and public use.
Devon's coast, countryside, towns and villages each bring different questions for access, parking, unit space, weather and public use.
Scouting
Look beyond the frame
A location needs to work for access, parking, unit space, crew movement and equipment as well as the shot. Coastal and rural sites can make those supporting areas especially important.
Access
Narrow roads and soft ground
Vehicle size, passing places, turning areas, ground conditions and public use can all affect how a Devon location is approached.
Coast and weather
Coastal access and weather
Check coastal access, changing conditions and the distance from unit space to set early. Confirm permissions and regulated activity with the relevant landowner, local authority or regulator.
Official sources
Check permissions with the responsible body
Landowner consent, highway changes and drone operations remain with the relevant owner, authority or regulator. Check current official guidance for the location and activity; this page is practical production guidance, not regulatory advice.
People and equipment
Crew, equipment and site support
Once the location is understood, DFL can arrange the crew, temporary services and equipment needed to make it work.
Start with the location and dates