Royal Victoria DockRoyal Albert DockThames BarrierThe water. The docks’ water is managed by its own dock authority rather than the Port of London Authority, so permission to film on it comes from them. We handle the application.
The view. From the water you get ExCeL, the cable car, the dockside towers and planes coming in to land at London City, which makes a very London backdrop.
Events. The docks host big events on and around the water, from exhibitions at ExCeL to open-water swimming, so the place is used to activity on the water and planning for it.
The boats. We bring in the right boats for the job and the dock’s rules, crewed by our own skippers.
On the water. Filming on the docks needs permission from the docks’ own water authority, and we apply for it as part of the job.
In the air. Everything here is inside London City Airport’s flight restriction zone, so drone flights need the airport’s agreement and must fit around its flying.
On land. The quaysides around the docks belong to different owners, from ExCeL to the estates around it, so filming on land needs their permission.
The docks’ own water authority, not the Port of London Authority. We apply to them, and to the airport if you want drone shots.
Only with London City Airport’s agreement, as the docks are inside its flight restriction zone. We apply well ahead.
No. The docks are enclosed, so the water stays level, which makes them good for floating sets and steady shots.
Yes. We plan the boats, the crew, the safety cover and the filming, and work with the dock authority on the permissions.
