Film and TV company setting up studios in Warrington

A MAJOR film and TV company that works with ITV, the BBC, Sky and Netflix on some of the biggest shows around, is moving into Warrington.
Manchester Studios, a world-class production and studio company facility, operated by All Studios in the heart of Manchester, is taking two self-contained unit in Cavendish Place,on Birchwood Park.
The move is due to growing demand for studio space in the North West and will provide additional high quality soundstages to compliment the main complex.
Melanie Jones, managing director at All Studios said: “We’re thrilled to be expanding into Birchwood Park – we have seen a huge growth in production across the region in the last three years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing, with the demand driving the decision for us to expand out of Manchester into Birchwood.
“We needed to be situated within a  15-mile radius of our existing space, with good transport links to Liverpool and Manchester, that give productions access to a wide range of location filming opportunities between the two cities.
“We were attracted to Birchwood Park for its vibrant campus environment, variety of amenities and sense of community. It’s a natural fit for our business, our clients and their teams.”
Martin O’Rourke, commercial director at Birchwood Park, said: “The move by Manchester Studios introduces a new industry to Warrington.
“It’s not just an exciting development for us at Birchwood Park, but also for the local area. Welcoming Manchester Studios to Warrington will provide an opportunity for the creative sector to expand and grow in Warrington to hopefully create a new cluster of like-minded business in the area.
“We’re excited to welcome Manchester Studios to the Park and the potential growth that can come from them being here.”