Creative England proposed strategic priorities - Responses invited (04/03/2011)
Creative England, the new body that will support the growth of the creative industries in England, has embarked upon its first stage of formation by outlining proposed strategic priorities for film for the first year of operation. The changes introduced by Creative England will have a major impact on the industry in Yorkshire & Humber and on Screen Yorkshire. As you will be aware the new organisation, Creative England, will operate from hubs based in Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester. There will not be a Creative England base in Yorkshire & Humber so therefore it is critical for your own organisation that your opinions are heard and that you input into the process as further decisions are made - there is much still to be decided.
Creative England: A Consultation on Strategic Priorities for Film for 2011/12 sets out the draft film strategy for the coming year and is now open for responses from the UK film industry. It will be followed by later consultation on proposals for creative industries support.
It specifically proposes three core film priorities:
- Developing creative talent - a strategy across England to develop new creative talent and distinctive voices, in conjunction with the BFI, Skillset, Film London and industry partners.
- Nurturing film culture - a network of cultural programmes delivered at a local level across England, in partnership with the BFI, Arts Council England and other partners, which supports innovative approaches to the exhibition and distribution of film, increases choice and grows audiences. This will include a focus on film heritage, film festivals and increased access to and exploitation of, film archive material.
- Helping to maximise inward investment - a joined up approach to attracting film production and the provision of a nationwide service to support production in partnership with Film London and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
Creative England: A Consultation on Strategic Priorities for Film for 2011/12 is available to download from the Creative England website http://www.creativeengland.co.uk.
Responses are now invited from the film industry, and can be made online until 31 March 2011 at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/creativeenglandfilmconsultation.
