Scottish capital takes new steps in a bid to boost production.
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved a new film charter that aims to increase clarity with a more simplified process for filmmakers considering the Scottish capital as a potential location for future projects.
Edinburgh was one of the first UK cities to introduce a film charter in 1999 and the latest version has been further enhanced with a discount being offered for key city unit bases for major film productions.
The new charter also outlines in detail the key responsibilities for the capital’s regional film commission, Film Edinburgh, including facilitating requests and offering advice and support to all productions of every scale in the city, East Lothian and Scottish Borders.
Rosie Ellison, film manager for Film Edinburgh explained: “The Film Charter gives clarity to crucial structures within the city that will ensure all filming enquires are dealt with as efficiently as possible. For example...
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved a new film charter that aims to increase clarity with a more simplified process for filmmakers considering the Scottish capital as a potential location for future projects.
Edinburgh was one of the first UK cities to introduce a film charter in 1999 and the latest version has been further enhanced with a discount being offered for key city unit bases for major film productions.
The new charter also outlines in detail the key responsibilities for the capital’s regional film commission, Film Edinburgh, including facilitating requests and offering advice and support to all productions of every scale in the city, East Lothian and Scottish Borders.
Rosie Ellison, film manager for Film Edinburgh explained: “The Film Charter gives clarity to crucial structures within the city that will ensure all filming enquires are dealt with as efficiently as possible. For example...
- 4/8/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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