Scottish film studio delivery group

25th May 2013

A film studio delivery group has been set up to actively pursue proposals for a new film and TV studio in Scotland, the Culture Secretary has announced.

Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Fiona Hyslop confirmed that discussions with potential investors are already taking place. She said:

“There is clearly an appetite for a large-scale film studio in Scotland, particularly for one with an effective sound stage facility.

“Following my discussions with Scottish Enterprise and Creative Scotland, a delivery group has been established between the Scottish Government, these public sector agencies and Scottish Development International to take forward work on live opportunities for film and TV production from the private sector.

“The delivery group is already in active discussions with a range of organisations and, while I cannot say any more at this stage for reasons of commercial confidentiality, I hope these discussions will lead to a positive announcement in the future.”

Caroline Parkinson, Director of Creative Development at Creative Scotland, said:"We are delighted with the Cabinet Secretary's support in establishing the film studio delivery group. Scotland already attracts some fantastic film production and we could be even more competitive, on a national and international scale, with a fully equipped studio. Creative Scotland have invested £75,000 capital funding to further develop the feasibility, technical specification and future business model for an expansion of current screen industry facilities in Glasgow. We have also ring-fenced £1 millon towards the cost of a studio and look forward to getting involved in helping this to happen.”

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