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11/09/2017
Scotland Welcomes Record Spend On Film/TV Production

New figures have revealed that production spend on Scotland's film and television sector increased by more than 30% last year.
Released by Creative Scotland, the figures show spend in 2016 reached £69.4 million, the highest amount since records began, and a £16.7m increase on 2015. Since 2007, spend has increased more than 200% from £23m. Over the past year, film and TV productions shot in Scotland include The Wife, Calibre, T2: Trainspotting, Outlander, The Etruscan Smile, In Plain Sight and The Loch.
The Scottish Government recently announced an additional £10m for the screen sector to bring investment to £20m next year. A dedicated screen unit will also be established within Creative Scotland to coordinate existing and new public sector investment and resources more effectively. The figures also reflect the success of the Production Growth Fund, which uses funds from the Scottish Government and National Lottery to incentivise production in Scotland. To date, the fund has generated £17.5m for the economy, a return of £10 for every £1 awarded.
Fiona Hyslop, Culture Secretary, said: "These figures show Scotland's film and TV industry is stronger than ever. This is good news for our cultural story while bringing significant benefits to the wider economy. Production companies are attracted here because of our stunning locations and talented people. The additional investment announced this week will help consolidate this growth, enabling us to strengthen and better coordinate public sector support for the film and TV sector."
Natalie Usher, Director, Screen at Creative Scotland, added: "It is extremely encouraging to see the significant and continued rise in Scotland's production spend figures. Throughout 2016, major international productions have continued to base themselves in Scotland. Sony Starz have returned to the large-scale production base at Wardpark Studios for Outlander. TV dramas In Plain Sight and The Loch have enjoyed network success. Glasgow hosted Björn Runge's feature film The Wife starring Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce and Christian Slater and Edinburgh also played a starring role in Danny Boyle's T2: Trainspotting.
"The continued growth in production spend is testament to our world class talent, crews, facilities and award-winning locations. It also demonstrates the impact of continued support from Scottish Government and the National Lottery through Creative Scotland's funding alongside the UK's Film and TV tax reliefs."
(JP)
Released by Creative Scotland, the figures show spend in 2016 reached £69.4 million, the highest amount since records began, and a £16.7m increase on 2015. Since 2007, spend has increased more than 200% from £23m. Over the past year, film and TV productions shot in Scotland include The Wife, Calibre, T2: Trainspotting, Outlander, The Etruscan Smile, In Plain Sight and The Loch.
The Scottish Government recently announced an additional £10m for the screen sector to bring investment to £20m next year. A dedicated screen unit will also be established within Creative Scotland to coordinate existing and new public sector investment and resources more effectively. The figures also reflect the success of the Production Growth Fund, which uses funds from the Scottish Government and National Lottery to incentivise production in Scotland. To date, the fund has generated £17.5m for the economy, a return of £10 for every £1 awarded.
Fiona Hyslop, Culture Secretary, said: "These figures show Scotland's film and TV industry is stronger than ever. This is good news for our cultural story while bringing significant benefits to the wider economy. Production companies are attracted here because of our stunning locations and talented people. The additional investment announced this week will help consolidate this growth, enabling us to strengthen and better coordinate public sector support for the film and TV sector."
Natalie Usher, Director, Screen at Creative Scotland, added: "It is extremely encouraging to see the significant and continued rise in Scotland's production spend figures. Throughout 2016, major international productions have continued to base themselves in Scotland. Sony Starz have returned to the large-scale production base at Wardpark Studios for Outlander. TV dramas In Plain Sight and The Loch have enjoyed network success. Glasgow hosted Björn Runge's feature film The Wife starring Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce and Christian Slater and Edinburgh also played a starring role in Danny Boyle's T2: Trainspotting.
"The continued growth in production spend is testament to our world class talent, crews, facilities and award-winning locations. It also demonstrates the impact of continued support from Scottish Government and the National Lottery through Creative Scotland's funding alongside the UK's Film and TV tax reliefs."
(JP)
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