Liverpool Council's cabinet could accept a major pot of cash
Subject to agreement by Liverpool Council’s cabinet, more than £830,000 will be pumped into part funding the creation of Screen Alliance North – bringing together the northern powerhouses that are Liverpool Film Office, Screen Manchester, Screen Yorkshire Limited and North East Screen.
The four regional hubs will set out an initial three-year programme which will support people in accessing the industry through training and work experience, with the ambition of ensuring a brand new cohort of professionals who can thrive in the sector beyond 2026. In 2022/23, Liverpool Film Office attracted and supported 239 productions, generating 1,481 days of filming and bringing an economic boost of £28.8m. It also supported 990 full time equivalent jobs across the city region and created 44 new entrant roles with paid work on a feature film and high-end TV drama.
Cllr Harry Doyle, Liverpool Council cabinet member for health, wellbeing and culture, said: “The demand for productions to be filmed across the Liverpool City Region is reaching an all-time high, and shows no sign of slowing down. We need to ensure that we do everything we can to continue to support and develop this region’s incredibly talented workforce, giving everyone - regardless of their background - the opportunity to access training and get their foot in the door of the film and TV world.
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