West Midlands secures £100m for creative industries and film

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:07 · Archive

The West Midlands mayor has announced a £100m investment in creative industries as the region becomes the UK's top filming location.

The West Midlands has become the UK's leading filming location. Mayor Richard Parker has confirmed a £100m investment in creative industries and established a new Content Production Fund to increase film and television production in the region.

The investment aims to capitalise on the region's momentum in the sector and encourage more production companies to use West Midlands locations for their projects.

How it is being reported

• Mayor confirms £100m investment in creative industries as West Midlands becomes UK’s top filming locationTo capitalise on the momentum, Richard Parker has opened a new Content Production Fund to get more cameras rolling in the regionBirmingham World · 9 Oct, 15:16
• Mayor confirms £100m investment in creative industries as West Midlands becomes UK’s top filming locationTo capitalise on the momentum, Richard Parker has opened a new Content Production Fund to get more cameras rolling in the regionExpress & Star · 9 Oct, 15:16

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