At Screen Manchester, we’ve built strong, lasting partnerships that help make great productions possible and one of those is with Facilities by ADF. As sponsors and a regular part of the production mix in the North, their high-quality facilities services are behind many of the region’s most recognisable screen moments.
If you’ve watched A Gentleman In Moscow, Passengers, Happy Valley, The Full Monty, Cobra, Peaky Blinders, Everything I Know About Love, or The Rising, you can be sure that our locations have been facilitated by Facilities by ADF delivered by their expert team and specialist fleet.
Reliable, Responsive, and Ready to Deliver.
Facilities by ADF responsiveness, expertise, and ability to adapt to location challenges give productions confidence from day one.
Screen Manchester’s Film Office Manager Bobby Cochrane says: “Facilities by ADF are always on speed dial when each new project lands. The team provides assurance that every detail will be identified, analysed and a solution found to ensure that every location and client is comprehensively supported.”
Their reputation for dependable delivery stems from a few key strengths:
1.Premium-Quality Facilities for Film and TV
Facilities by ADF provides the full range of serviced vehicle facilities for major productions; including artist trailers, technical trucks, and departmental support vehicles to name a few, all expertly maintained and presented. Their fleet supports high-end TV and feature films across the UK and Europe, with a client list that spans productions for Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, Marvel, Apple TV, HBO Max and more.
Vehicles are thoroughly tested, cleaned and audited for both safety and presentation, meaning Screen Manchester can recommend them with confidence. Their Manchester base at The Sharp Project allows fast response, local service and local spend.
2. A Forward-Thinking Approach
Sustainability is at the heart of how Facilities by ADF operates. From day-to-day efficiencies to long-term carbon goals, the business works continuously with partners to innovate and reduce its environmental impact.
Their group-wide commitment became even more powerful in 2022 with the addition of Location One, the UK’s leading location supplies provider, into the ADF Group. With their joined up EcoBase solution – combining green equipment, practical on-set advice and a deep understanding of environmental targets, productions can take a smarter, joined-up approach to working sustainably from day one.
At Screen Manchester, this shared focus on environmental standards ensures that we meet our own goals and help productions meet theirs.
3. Service That Sets the Standard
ADF’s approach to customer care is proactive and personal. A dedicated account manager stays with each production from prep through to wrap, ensuring clarity, consistency, and support at every step.
They’ve developed a brilliant way of working. Clients feel fully supported and listened to, whether filming in the North or managing multiple moves across different parts of the country.
Clients also benefit from access to useful operational data including carbon tracking and weekly spend reports, to stay on budget and on brief.
4. Strength Through Group Synergy
Facilities by ADF formed the ADF Group, which now includes Location One and Autotrak Portable Roadways. This expanded offer gives productions a wider range of essential services, including ground protection and location supplies, all under one umbrella and servicing across the country.
This synergy allows for greater cost-efficiency, operational ease, and shared environmental benefits, especially as productions seek to reduce their Scope 3 emissions.
It also brings together talented people and different skillsets into the fold – like Jonny Cope, a well-known name to Screen Manchester, who recently joined their Location One business as Business Development Manager.
“After a decade on set and having walked in the shoes of Location Managers and Unit Managers, I know how high the pressure can get and how much difference the right support can make. Being a local to Manchester, my goal is to bring that understanding to Location One and shape a service in the North that feels personal, responsive, and genuinely helpful. I want crews to know that when they call, I get it, and I’ll be there to make their lives easier.”
5. Built for the Future
With a fleet of over 700 vehicles, ADF has the capacity to support up to 25 major productions at once. Continued investment in its people, fleet, and infrastructure has positioned the company as one of the UK’s leading and most reliable partners to the film and television industry.
Marsden Proctor, CEO of Facilities by ADF, explains: “Many of our customers have worked with us for years, a reflection of the trust we’ve built by focusing on what matters most to productions: reliability, flexibility, and great customer service. By continuing to invest in the right areas, we’re not only supporting today’s productions but helping to shape the future of the industry.”
Moving Forward Together
Facilities by ADF consistently deliver the quality, professionalism, and partnership that is replied upon. Their expanding group offering, thought leadership, and locally rooted team make them an essential part of the Northern production landscape.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration and supporting the exciting productions still to come.