Bob Last and Jason Connery Photo: Stewart Attwood First Stage Studios Ltd has been appointed to a run a a large-scale film and TV studio space in Edinburgh’s Port of Leith.
The company, led by Sean Connery's actor/director son Jason and BAFTA-winning producer and former Edinburgh Film Festival chairman Bob Last, will receive a £1 million investment from Screen Scotland towards the set-up and refurbishment of the space.
A Screen Scotland statement said :"This is a major step forward in Scotland’s ability to take advantage of the global boom in high-end TV and film production."
Connery added: “There is no question Scotland needs a film studio, I could not be more excited to be involved in bringing it to fruition.”
The studio space in Edinburgh has already hosted major international productions, including Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War.
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture,...
The company, led by Sean Connery's actor/director son Jason and BAFTA-winning producer and former Edinburgh Film Festival chairman Bob Last, will receive a £1 million investment from Screen Scotland towards the set-up and refurbishment of the space.
A Screen Scotland statement said :"This is a major step forward in Scotland’s ability to take advantage of the global boom in high-end TV and film production."
Connery added: “There is no question Scotland needs a film studio, I could not be more excited to be involved in bringing it to fruition.”
The studio space in Edinburgh has already hosted major international productions, including Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War.
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture,...
- 3/10/2020
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Scottish production Outlaw King
Ongoing funding for Screen Scotland has been secured for another year despite a reduction in Scotland's block grant, it was confirmed yesterday. In a budget that had to pass through difficult cross-party negotiations, there was agreement on the importance of supporting the country's film sector, which has generated a net £60M over the past three years.
"Against the continued uncertainty of Brexit, we have sought to give assurance, protection and continuity to our culture sector," said Culture and External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop. She emphasised the importance of Scottish organisations working collaboratively with international partners.
Screen Scotland recently invited private developers to tender on a project that would see a permanent new film and television production facility constructed in Edinburgh's Port of Leith. The facility would be based at a site previously used in the filming of Avengers: Infinity War.
Recent Scottish productions attracting both critical...
Ongoing funding for Screen Scotland has been secured for another year despite a reduction in Scotland's block grant, it was confirmed yesterday. In a budget that had to pass through difficult cross-party negotiations, there was agreement on the importance of supporting the country's film sector, which has generated a net £60M over the past three years.
"Against the continued uncertainty of Brexit, we have sought to give assurance, protection and continuity to our culture sector," said Culture and External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop. She emphasised the importance of Scottish organisations working collaboratively with international partners.
Screen Scotland recently invited private developers to tender on a project that would see a permanent new film and television production facility constructed in Edinburgh's Port of Leith. The facility would be based at a site previously used in the filming of Avengers: Infinity War.
Recent Scottish productions attracting both critical...
- 12/13/2018
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The site hosted part of Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ shoot in 2017
A significant new film and TV production facility is being planned for a site in Port of Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland.
National body Screen Scotland is looking for a private developer to lease, refurbish and operate the site, and has launched a tender process inviting proposals.
The 160,000sq ft site has the potential for five sound stages of between 50ft and 100ft in height. In addition, there is also 27,000sq ft of workshop, production and office space.
The location, three miles outside of Edinburgh city centre and 10 miles from the international airport,...
A significant new film and TV production facility is being planned for a site in Port of Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland.
National body Screen Scotland is looking for a private developer to lease, refurbish and operate the site, and has launched a tender process inviting proposals.
The 160,000sq ft site has the potential for five sound stages of between 50ft and 100ft in height. In addition, there is also 27,000sq ft of workshop, production and office space.
The location, three miles outside of Edinburgh city centre and 10 miles from the international airport,...
- 12/7/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
An industrial site near Edinburgh that was used to shoot parts of Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” is being primed as a permanent major film and TV studio in Scotland. Local film agency Screen Scotland is asking for private partners to join the project to develop the 8.6-acre site at Bath Road in the Port of Leith, which is owned by Forth Ports Ltd.
The site spans 160,000 square feet and has the potential for five sound stages. There is also 27,000 square feet of potential workshop, production, and office space, and back-lot provision allowing for significant production set-builds.
Plans to set up a major new studio in Scotland have long been in the making. An earlier project, also near Edinburgh, received planning permission but has been complicated by a legal objection. Screen Scotland told Variety that the earlier proposal, known as the Pentland Studios project, remains alive and that the new...
The site spans 160,000 square feet and has the potential for five sound stages. There is also 27,000 square feet of potential workshop, production, and office space, and back-lot provision allowing for significant production set-builds.
Plans to set up a major new studio in Scotland have long been in the making. An earlier project, also near Edinburgh, received planning permission but has been complicated by a legal objection. Screen Scotland told Variety that the earlier proposal, known as the Pentland Studios project, remains alive and that the new...
- 12/7/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Awards of between £5,000 and £70,000 will given to non-major festivals in Scotland.
Creative Scotland has launched a £600,000 fund for film festivals.
Administered by Scotland’s new Screen Unit, the fund will see awards of between £5,000 and £70,000 given to festivals not supported by Creative Scotland’s Regular Funding programme, which supports arts and creative organisations across the country.
Qualifying festivals must be based in Scotland and curating programmes for Scottish audiences. Outside of the major festivals including Glasgow and Edinburgh, which are covered by Regular Funding, the country is also host to a wide variety of film-focused events such as the Cromarty...
Creative Scotland has launched a £600,000 fund for film festivals.
Administered by Scotland’s new Screen Unit, the fund will see awards of between £5,000 and £70,000 given to festivals not supported by Creative Scotland’s Regular Funding programme, which supports arts and creative organisations across the country.
Qualifying festivals must be based in Scotland and curating programmes for Scottish audiences. Outside of the major festivals including Glasgow and Edinburgh, which are covered by Regular Funding, the country is also host to a wide variety of film-focused events such as the Cromarty...
- 6/27/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
"These new figures show the benefit to Scotland’s economy significantly outstrips the original investment" - Fiona Hyslop Photo: Howard Lake
Scotland's film and television industries have generated £60M for the wider economy since the launch of the Production Growth Fund in 2015, it was announced today. This means that over the past year it has generated twice what it made during the first two years in which the fund was available.
Through the fund, a total of £3.7M has been spent on encouraging film and television productions to be based in Scotland. £4M has been provided by Creative Scotland from National Lottery funding over the same period.
A new Screen Unit, currently in development, is aiming to double production spend over the next five years.
"The Production Growth Fund has become a vital tool to support our screen sector by ensuring a steady stream of work for the highly skilled...
Scotland's film and television industries have generated £60M for the wider economy since the launch of the Production Growth Fund in 2015, it was announced today. This means that over the past year it has generated twice what it made during the first two years in which the fund was available.
Through the fund, a total of £3.7M has been spent on encouraging film and television productions to be based in Scotland. £4M has been provided by Creative Scotland from National Lottery funding over the same period.
A new Screen Unit, currently in development, is aiming to double production spend over the next five years.
"The Production Growth Fund has become a vital tool to support our screen sector by ensuring a steady stream of work for the highly skilled...
- 5/31/2018
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
David Mackenzie's new film Outlaw King, shot in Scotland
A new, dedicated Screen Unit is to be established within Creative Scotland, it was announced today. The unit will be responsible for managing public sector investment and support to capitalise on opportunities in the industry.
"I am encouraged by the progress and clear partnership approach behind the Screen Unit proposals, and I recognise the significant effort that has gone into their production by our agencies, including Creative Scotland," said Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop, reaffirming the Scottish government's commitment to the film and TV sector.
The news comes just as principal photography wraps on David Mackenzie's latest production, Outlaw King, which tells the story of Robert the Bruce and is one of the most expensive films ever made in Scotland.
Work to translate the plan into action is starting immediately and the Screen Unit is expected to be operational by the end of March.
A new, dedicated Screen Unit is to be established within Creative Scotland, it was announced today. The unit will be responsible for managing public sector investment and support to capitalise on opportunities in the industry.
"I am encouraged by the progress and clear partnership approach behind the Screen Unit proposals, and I recognise the significant effort that has gone into their production by our agencies, including Creative Scotland," said Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop, reaffirming the Scottish government's commitment to the film and TV sector.
The news comes just as principal photography wraps on David Mackenzie's latest production, Outlaw King, which tells the story of Robert the Bruce and is one of the most expensive films ever made in Scotland.
Work to translate the plan into action is starting immediately and the Screen Unit is expected to be operational by the end of March.
- 12/11/2017
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Churchill Photo: Salon Pictures/Getty Images
Figures released today show that Scotland's Production Growth Fund has been a success in economic as well as creative terms. Speaking at a gathering to mark the opening of this year's Edinnburgh International Film Festival, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced that it has generated £10 for every £1 spent, generating a total of £17.5m in the two years since its inception.
"The fund has underpinned strong demand for our crew and our services, cemented trust in the excellence of our work and strengthened Scotland’s reputation as a base for big budget productions. It is attracting major productions to showcase Scotland and our breathtaking locations to audiences around the world, with clear knock on benefits for our tourism sector," said Ms Hyslop, who went on to announce that a further £250k is to be added to the fund, taking it to £3.25m.
Films that have benefited from the fund so far...
Figures released today show that Scotland's Production Growth Fund has been a success in economic as well as creative terms. Speaking at a gathering to mark the opening of this year's Edinnburgh International Film Festival, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced that it has generated £10 for every £1 spent, generating a total of £17.5m in the two years since its inception.
"The fund has underpinned strong demand for our crew and our services, cemented trust in the excellence of our work and strengthened Scotland’s reputation as a base for big budget productions. It is attracting major productions to showcase Scotland and our breathtaking locations to audiences around the world, with clear knock on benefits for our tourism sector," said Ms Hyslop, who went on to announce that a further £250k is to be added to the fund, taking it to £3.25m.
Films that have benefited from the fund so far...
- 6/21/2017
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Exclusive: Discussions to cover Brexit, animation and the state of the industry in Scotland.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has unveiled the line-up of industry events set to take place alongside this year’s festival.
Industry events
The nine-day industry events program held at the Press and Industry Centre in the Traverse theatre begins with the annual Eiff Screen Summit on 21 June, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and Creative Scotland, and in association with the BFI.
This year it will focus on two issues; the UK screen sector in Europe as the UK moves towards Brexit; and the key developments in Scotland’s screen sector in the past 12 months. This session will begin with a keynote address from Fiona Hyslop, cabinet secretary for culture, tourism and external relations at the Scottish government.
Other industry events include a networking event in partnership with the BFI Network and Prs for Music connecting filmmakers with producers and with...
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has unveiled the line-up of industry events set to take place alongside this year’s festival.
Industry events
The nine-day industry events program held at the Press and Industry Centre in the Traverse theatre begins with the annual Eiff Screen Summit on 21 June, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and Creative Scotland, and in association with the BFI.
This year it will focus on two issues; the UK screen sector in Europe as the UK moves towards Brexit; and the key developments in Scotland’s screen sector in the past 12 months. This session will begin with a keynote address from Fiona Hyslop, cabinet secretary for culture, tourism and external relations at the Scottish government.
Other industry events include a networking event in partnership with the BFI Network and Prs for Music connecting filmmakers with producers and with...
- 6/7/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Discussions to cover Brexit, animation and the state of the industry in Scotland.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has unveiled the line-up of industry events set to take place alongside this year’s festival.
Industry events
The nine-day industry events program held at the Press and Industry Centre in the Traverse theatre begins with the annual Eiff Screen Summit on 21 June, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and Creative Scotland, and in association with the BFI.
This year it will focus on two issues; the UK screen sector in Europe as the UK moves towards Brexit; and the key developments in Scotland’s screen sector in the past 12 months. This session will begin with a keynote address from Fiona Hyslop, cabinet secretary for culture, tourism and external relations at the Scottish government.
Other industry events include a networking event in partnership with the BFI Network and Prs for Music connecting filmmakers with producers and with...
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has unveiled the line-up of industry events set to take place alongside this year’s festival.
Industry events
The nine-day industry events program held at the Press and Industry Centre in the Traverse theatre begins with the annual Eiff Screen Summit on 21 June, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and Creative Scotland, and in association with the BFI.
This year it will focus on two issues; the UK screen sector in Europe as the UK moves towards Brexit; and the key developments in Scotland’s screen sector in the past 12 months. This session will begin with a keynote address from Fiona Hyslop, cabinet secretary for culture, tourism and external relations at the Scottish government.
Other industry events include a networking event in partnership with the BFI Network and Prs for Music connecting filmmakers with producers and with...
- 6/7/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
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