Skillset welcomes the Film Policy Review recommendations
Skillset welcomes the report from the Film Policy Review panel, that was published on 16th January 2012 and which recognises skills and talent as key drivers for the success of our industry.
Skillset's Chief Executive, Dinah Caine, said: "We are delighted the panel has acknowledged that ‘skills and talent provides the backbone which underpins the success of the entire film sector in the UK'. We also welcome the recognition that a strategy for skills will ensure that our skills base continues to act as ‘a powerful incentive for inward investment, and that the indigenous film sector is able to maximise benefits to audiences'."
The report acknowledges the successes of Skillset's work since 1997, responding to recommendations from the previous film policy review, ‘A Bigger Picture'. Through the industry training levy, the Skills Investment Fund (SIF), and the UK film skills strategy, A Bigger Future, Skillset has achieved fundamental changes within the industry, supporting the development of accessible and affordable training and education and encouraging greater transparency.
As well as praising a ‘gold standard' film skills strategy, the panel recognises Skillset's role and successes working with the wider Creative Industries, where it enjoys strong industry engagement and support. In addition, the panel acknowledges the significant co-investment that Skillset has secured and the quality of their delivery.
"Today's report makes a clear recommendation for the BFI and Skillset to build on the solid foundations of our work to maintain our industry's competitive position in a digital age," Caine said. "We look forward to working with the BFI, industry and all our partners to respond to all of the recommendations and develop the next phase of our UK film skills strategy."
Find out more about the Film Policy Review on the DCMS website:
