Gloucester – on the big and small screen

Do your skills link to the film industry or does your career depend on local tourism? If you live in Gloucestershire look out for a film project coming soon to a city near you. The City Council has just signed up to Creative England’s ‘film friendly charter’. The City council aims to welcome all sizes of production companies – helping with locations and other support. City Council Leader Paul James, commented: “Production companies… are important to the city. They encourage tourism and big productions can provide a sizeable cash injection to the local economy.” Filming in Gloucester has included scenes for Harry Potter, Doctor Who and more recently a big Shakespeare production. Stephen Badham, Senior Production Liaison Manager at Creative England said, “This scheme shows filmmakers they will be dealt with in an efficient and friendly manner… which can make the reason to film in that area so much stronger.” Follow the link for the full council statement www.gloucester.gov.uk/YourCouncil/PressOffice/PressReleases/Feb2012/140212FilmFriendlyGloucester.aspx