The Northern Ireland Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Ian Pearson, MP has announced a package of targeted support for local enterprise and the encouragement of more film production in Northern Ireland.
“My Department, through Invest NI, will provide up to £4.4m over three years to strengthen and stimulate the development of the sector," he said.
"Furthermore, subject to EU approval, Invest NI has also set aside £5.5m to establish a new film production fund, the focus of which shall be to increase the volume and value of film production in Northern Ireland. This money is in addition to DCAL’s support of up to £1.9m.
The Minister was speaking at an event hosted by the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission (NIFTC) - ‘The Most Powerful Industry in the World’ - in the Europa Hotel, Belfast and attended by Kenneth Branagh, NIFTC Honorary President, Colin Anderson, NIFTC Chairman, industry representatives and local politicians .
Mr Pearson said: “I am very pleased to be able to announce today a set of measures that should see Government support for the film and television industry in Northern Ireland more than doubling over the next three years."