The big exodus: Is the British film industry in crisis?
By Behind The Scenes TV on Jun 5, 2008 in Film Business, Film Genre/History
Who would want to shoot films in Britain? This may seem a perverse question given the British film industry’s continuing reputation for technical excellence, fantastic actors and top-notch studios. If the UK is so grim, one might ask, why do the Studios still make the Harry Potter and James Bond movies here?
Then again, trace the whereabouts of Britain’s most celebrated film-makers and it is striking how few of them have been working at home. Of course, producers don’t just look for the perfect locations for their movies. They want tax breaks, easy funding, affordable labour and the best studio facilities.
(The Independent UK)
