What is the film about?

Why the North is one of the best places on the planet - inspiring the world to visit, study, live, work and do business here.

The film will chart the game-changing companies, the people, places and pioneers shaping a new industrial landscape in the North of England and examine why the region is pivotal to the UK’s national recovery and prosperity.

The narrative of the film is being developed closely with a range of partners including The Northern Powerhouse Partnership.

From bold breakthroughs and twists on tradition, to the fresh perspectives that challenge convention and stimulate progress. A ‘calling card’ to catapult the North’s industrial strengths to the world stage and showcase the magical and mystical qualities that set the region apart.  

How can businesses feature?

We have designed a range of film packages for businesses to become a brand partner and form part of the narrative.

Get some stunning visuals that capture the essence of your company that can play over an interview with your MD / CEO.

Check out the film format section for more details on how we are going to tell this story.

Other benefits range from tickets to the premiere, PR / Marketing perks to having a 360 VR tour and a range of other assets for your business.

Even have your very own brand / corporate film production!

Set up a call with the production team to discuss the different features of each package and tailor a solution for your needs.

What Sectors wil feature?

It's not just about showing off our beautiful landscape and tourism attractions. Educational facilities, science and technological capabilities will also feature as well as our infrastructural assets, investment highlights and the many industrial achievements across the North including our sustainability ambitions.

Bio-technology, rail, financial services and digital and creative sectors will all feature showcasing the extensiveness of our value proposition and celebrating the people who are proud to call the North, home.

A place of thriving industry and home to the UK's most innovative companies and success stories in technology, clean energy, transport, manufacturing and creative sectors, as well as a range of regeneration projects.

By focusing on the North’s priorities and prime capabilities as identified in the Northern Powerhouse Independent Economic Review, we aim to have a positive impact upon people’s lives and to unlock the North’s full potential.

Who is behind it?

ELSA was established by award-winning Director and Producer Scott Elliott and Sid Sadowskyj, known for their feature film Scott and Sid which won Best British Film in 2019 and for their collaboration with Sean Bean in 2022 on Project Yorkshire.‍

Since inception, the company has expanded to include a specialist team of producers, animators, editors, creative directors and camera/sound operators. Together, Elsa creates unique productions for a growing client base around the world.

Project North is produced in collaboration with partners such as the Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP).

For further details, check out our section "Who is behind it?"

What sectors will feature?

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How will the film be distributed and promoted?

Project North will be launched at a Premiere event in 2024 (date tbc) and be available on various streaming platforms including Amazon Prime.

The trailer and campaign to promote the film will be launched on social media in January 2024.

Paid advertising including Google Ads (Youtube) and across Instagram, Linked in, Twitter and Facebook.

Leveraging relationships across the Northern Powerhouse to promote the film through multiple networks and industries.

How can this film help the North?

This film can help to attract billions in investment and catapult the North’s story globally - promote the region's leading industries and be a calling card to inspire investors, students and visitors..

The North is central to the UK’s national recovery and prosperity and will likely be a pivotal battleground for the upcoming General Election which is anticipated to take place in 2024.

The North can drive the growth that improves all of the UK, and the right support, policies and investments could enable the North to grow faster than any other part of the country by 2050.

In a world where content is king and video is the most powerful storytelling medium of all, this is a unique platfrom to present the North as a playground like no other - to highlight our competitiveness and capture our economic contribution not only to the UK but also internationally.

Showcasing the assets of the North of England to attract people to live, work, invest, study and do business here. A valuable asset to attract investment to the region.