Urban Paws Agency Attend the 2026 Northern Film & TV Gala at Liverpool Town Hall

The Urban Paws Agency team were honoured to attend the 2026 Northern Film & TV Gala at the iconic Liverpool Town Hall, a landmark evening bringing together professionals from across the UK film and television industry to raise awareness around mental health.

Hosted in the heart of the city, the event reinforced why Liverpool continues to play such a vital role in British film and TV production, not only as a leading filming destination but as a collaborative and forward-thinking creative community.

Supporting Mental Health in the UK Film & Television Industry

The gala successfully raised over £7,500 in one evening for The Film and TV Charity, a testament to the generosity and commitment of those working across film and TV in England and beyond.

Powerful speeches from Marcus Ryder, CEO of The Film and TV Charity, and Jake Mills, CEO of Chasing the Stigma, highlighted the pressures faced by crew members, production teams and creatives working in the sector. Long filming days, demanding schedules and constant movement between locations can impact even the most resilient professionals.

As the UK’s film and TV production industry continues to expand, particularly in major regional hubs such as Liverpool, conversations around mental health, crew welfare and sustainable production practices are more important than ever.

Filming Liverpool: A Leading UK Production Hub

A sincere thank you goes to the Liverpool Film Office for curating such a meaningful and well-executed event.

Established in 1989 as Europe’s first official film commission, the Liverpool Film Office operates as part of Liverpool City Council and acts as a one-stop shop for film and TV production. The office supports:

• Location scouting across Liverpool and the wider region

• Film permits and road closures

• Traffic management for large-scale shoots

• Connecting productions with local crew and talent

Thanks to this infrastructure, Liverpool has become the most filmed UK city outside London. Major productions such as The Batman and Peaky Blinders have filmed extensively in the city, reinforcing its reputation as a premier destination for filming in England.

For production companies looking at filming in Liverpool, the city offers not only versatile locations but a deeply experienced and supportive creative network.

Urban Paws Agency and Film & TV Production

As a specialist provider of professional animal talent for film and TV production across the UK, Urban Paws Agency works closely with producers, location managers and creative teams to ensure animal casting is seamless, safe and production-ready.

Moreover, from studio-based shoots to on-location filming in Liverpool and throughout England, the agency understands the operational pressures faced by production teams, tight turnarounds, strict compliance requirements and high creative expectations.

Events like the Northern Film & TV Gala are a reminder that while the industry thrives on resilience and efficiency, its greatest asset remains its people. Behind every successful filming schedule is a crew working tirelessly to bring creative visions to life.

Urban Paws Agency is proud to be part of that ecosystem, supporting film and TV production with professionally trained animal talent while advocating for an industry culture rooted in compassion, care and collaboration.

A Night of Reflection and Community

More than a networking event, the gala was an evening of reflection and unity within the UK film and television community. It reinforced the importance of checking in, not only on colleagues and collaborators, but on ourselves.

As filming in Liverpool and across England continues to grow, so too must the industry’s commitment to wellbeing and sustainability.

Urban Paws Agency extends heartfelt thanks to every organiser, speaker and attendee who contributed to such a powerful and necessary evening.