A leading name in Manchester's creative industry, Opulence Pictures is proud to announce its attendance at the SXSW (South by Southwest) Festival 2025 in Austin, Texas—one of the world's most influential festivals for tech, music, innovation, and film—as part of an official delegation led by the Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham. The company will represent the region's vibrant creative sector alongside other top innovators and industry leaders. Opulence's attendance is proof of the company's efforts to bridge the gap between international productions and Northern England.
This is all thanks to the Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub, which carefully evaluated several local companies before hand-picking five of them, including Opulence Pictures, for standing out in their ability to inspire, innovate, and attract major international work to the region.
This year's SXSW promises to be incredible, as usual. The festival celebrates creativity and innovation in various sectors, some of which include music, emerging technologies, digital innovation, startups, and our personal favorite, film! Among the standout films in this year's lineup include The Accountant 2, Another Simple Favor, Ash, Death of a Unicorn, Drop, and Holland. Opulence Pictures is thrilled to be part of this ecosystem which will no doubt fill visitors with inspiration, collaboration opportunities, and incredible ideas.
Manchester's Creative Sector on the Global Stage
Manchester is becoming increasingly prominent in global film production, and Opulence Pictures is proud to be part of this dynamic shift. Part of the reason Opulence has decided to make Manchester its home is that it won't be long before its infrastructure surpasses that of London and other parts of the South, all while being much easier and cheaper to get the same results in terms of production quality and value. Manchester is also very close to breathtaking landscapes, including the Lake District, Peak District, Yorkshire, Wales, and so much more.
The city is home to state-of-the-art studios, world-class talent, and a thriving network of creative professionals, making it the perfect location for both local and international productions. During the festival, Opulence will not only promote its own service production and co-production services but also spotlight the region's growing importance in the global media landscape. It's a city that has truly come very far in establishing itself as an industry leader, and this is only the beginning. When it comes to international productions, Manchester—and by extension, the entirety of Northern England—is an ideal filming location, with Opulence being the gateway to making it happen.
When it comes to international productions, Manchester—and by extension, the entirety of Northern England—is an ideal filming location, with Opulence being the gateway to making it happen.
Looking Ahead
With its participation at SXSW 2025, Opulence Pictures aims to promote what Northern England has to offer and make some meaningful connections that will lead to successful new stories being told on screen. We are proud to represent Manchester's film industry and bridge the gap between Hollywood, international productions, and the UK. Why not come and meet us? We'll be with the rest of the Manchester delegation at UK House on Monday, March 10 from 12 PM.