Celebrity Measurements

a wide-ranging investigation into many of the challenges facing the UK film and high-end television industry through the Houses of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee. The inquiry will cover everything from how to best support independent producers to what can be done in order to maintain the UK as a global hub of international production. The committee will also discuss the best ways to deal with AI in the film and television industry, as well as the skills and retention of employees in the industry. The committee is seeking contributions from anyone who has answers to the questions below. Submissions must arrive by September 19, 2023.

How appealing is the UK to global film and high-end TV production?

What are the barriers to maintaining and increasing overseas investment in the sector?

What are the benefits and challenges of overseas investment for the UK’s film-making capacity?

• What are the current challenges facing the UK’s independent film production sector?
  Are the nations and regions in the UK adequately represented in the production and support of British films?
  • What can be done more to encourage film and high-end TV production in the UK.
  • Are the current funding routes, tax credits and governance for the industry fit for purpose?
• What are the issues facing the UK’s film exhibition sector?
  • What more can be done to protect and promote the UK’s screen heritage?
  • What can the industry and Government do to ensure British film and high-end television can adapt for the future?
• What should be prioritised to ensure a strong skills pipeline and retention in the film and high-end TV industry?
  • What are the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence to the sector?
• What needs to change to ensure the industry is supporting inclusivity and sustainability.
• The CMS committee is chaired by Conservative MP Caroline Dinenage. Announcing the inquiry, Dinenage hailed the UK’s part in the success of Greta Gerwig’s
• Barbie,
  • which was shot at Leavesden, and spoke of the importance of “ensuring independent films, similar to recent hits
  • Rye Lane
  • and

Aftersun can be made and seen.”The other committee members are MPs Steve Brine (Conservative), Julie Elliott (Labour), Rupa Huq (Labour), John Nicolson (SNP), Giles Watling (Conservative), Kevin Brennan Labour), Clive Efford (Labour), Damian Green (Conservative), Simon Jupp (Conservative) and Jane Stevenson (Conservative). The committee examines everything from gambling regulations to reforms in football governance. As the festival’s line-up is announced, Venice is juggling its options, including Hollywood movies without stars.

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