Screen Scotland sets out six-year strategy
Screen Scotland has today (5 March) published a strategy up to 2030, setting out plans for the ongoing economic and creative growth of the country’s film and TV production industry.
The plan aims to further nurture Scotland as a global production hub, and commits to backing emerging talent, production skills, film education and the development of new audiences.
An economic growth target of £1billion GVA within the Scottish economy is matched with an ambition to see that growth driven by new work from Scotland, devised, developed and produced by Scottish talent, sustaining rewarding and creative jobs across the country, at all career levels.
Isabel Davis, executive director of Screen Scotland, said: “We’re starting this new strategic period from a position of strength… The number and scale of films and TV series shooting year-round in Scotland has rapidly increased, employing Scottish crews, locations and facilities. These tremendous results have come about through a focussed work programme, close collaboration with industry and dedicated funding. We fully intend to build on this in order to continue to effect positive change in the Scottish film and TV sector.”
Director of Screen Scotland, David Smith, added: “It’s a time of significant change in the film and TV sector globally. Screen Scotland’s work will always be responsive to the changing landscape, seeking fresh opportunities for Scotland’s people to make their mark globally in film and TV. The one thing that is certain is that audiences respond to compelling, well-told stories and under this strategy we are doubling down on creative origination, supporting Scotland’s creative talent to develop the skills, relationships, and opportunities they need to make their best work, alongside an understanding of how to bring those projects successfully to market.
“An area where Scotland is genuinely breaking new ground is our work developing “film and screen” as an arts subject in Scottish schools. That is a long-term investment that will have benefits well beyond the screen sector and kindle creative expression in the next generation.”
Key areas of focus include:
• Increasing the scale and ambition of film and TV content from Scotland
• Creating a sustainable centre of gravity for production from and in Scotland, with Scotland as a centre of global production
• Exciting and inspiring Scottish audiences of the future
• Every child in Scotland having the opportunity to learn about film and tv making
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said: “Screen Scotland has driven the remarkable transformation of Scotland’s screen sector and has played a pivotal role in developing every facet of our film and television industry, fostering growth and innovation at every turn.
“The impact of our thriving film and television industries cannot be overstated – they contribute millions to our economy and serve as a catalyst for job creation and talent development across the sector.
“As we look ahead, Screen Scotland’s forward-thinking strategy charts a course for inclusive and sustainable growth, prioritising talent development and industry expansion. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustaining that phenomenal growth and our aim is clear: to position Scotland as a premier production base and a thriving hub for creative talent, making it an ideal place for world-class creatives to call home.”
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