Production spend on film and high-end TV in the U.K. hit a record $4.7 billion in 2019, rising 16 percent. TV hits, such as the 'The Crown' and 'Killing Eve,' were among the contributors. More details:
"Today’s figures show an incredibly vibrant picture, a sector that continues to grow, delivering billions to the economy and a wide spectrum of jobs all over the U.K.," said the BFI's outgoing CEO Amanda Nevill. "It’s great to see some of our greatest home-grown talent making big international pictures such as 1917. It also underlines the importance of ensuring that the independent sector, the lifeblood for this growing success, is properly supported.
Added Adrian Wootton, chief executive of the British Film Commission: "Film and high-end TV are big business, indeed we are the fastest growing sector in the economy, and today’s record breaking figures show the UK continuing to meet the growing demand for content, studio space and world-class skills, talent and technical expertise.
"It’s vital we continue to nurture and champion the exceptional talent across our screen industries; the BFC working together with our public and private partners across the UK to seize the growth opportunities for nations and regions, putting inclusivity and sustainability at the heart of everything we do."
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