The Northern Film Orchestra (NFO) is a premier recording session orchestra specialising in world-class audio production for film, television, video games, and commercial media.

Based in Manchester, UK, NFO was established on a singular founding ethos: to grant composers and creators maximum creative scope while fundamentally opening up access to live orchestral recording. Driven by a highly experienced production team, the orchestra pairs exceptional musical talent with state-of-the-art tracking environments to deliver a pristine, cinematic sound that confidently rivals traditional industry leaders.

NFO’s ranks are filled with a cohort of the finest musicians in the UK, each possessing extensive experience at the highest level and thoroughly proven in both prestigious concert halls and elite studio environments. Equally adept at navigating the exacting precision of classical notation and the fluid demands of modern scoring, these players share a deep passion for the power of music as a storytelling medium. Beyond standard studio tracking, NFO is deeply committed to cross-arts collaboration, actively forming alliances across the musical spectrum to develop, commission, and record groundbreaking new works. Through this combination of world-class musicianship, tailored session structures, and cutting-edge remote technology, the Northern Film Orchestra empowers composers globally to bring their sonic visions to life with absolute artistic fidelity.

Operating primarily out of Manchester, NFO utilises two world-class tracking spaces depending on the sonic blueprint of the project:

• The Stoller Hall: A stunning, modern chamber hall featuring variable, state-of-the-art acoustics. Ideal for full orchestra configurations and epic, cinematic soundscapes.

• Victoria Wood Hall (Hallé St Peter’s): A beautifully restored space offering a warm, highly intimate acoustic signature. Perfectly suited for string quartets up to 20-piece string ensembles.