A new report outlining ambitious aims for the Scottish television broadcast and production sector was launched yesterday evening.  Growing the Television Broadcast and Production Sector in Scotland outlines a vision for sector growth of 60% over the next three years.

The report, compiled by Scotland’s Television Broadcast and Production Working Group, provides strategies for increasing turnover from £215m to £346m and employment from 2,910 to 4,676.   It details actions needing to be taken to generate this growth, with broadcasters, independent production companies and the public sector all playing key roles.

The report recommends collaborative working to achieve significant growth, generating more jobs, wealth, investment, exports and competitiveness. This will raise the profile of Scotland’s national identity – its stories and its talent - to audiences at home and internationally.

The report was developed by representatives of Scotland’s broadcasters, independent production sector, freelance crew and public agencies and was facilitated by Creative Scotland. 

David Strachan, Chair of the Television Broadcast and Production Working Group, and Managing Director of Tern Television, said: “There are a lot of facts and figures to digest but underneath them all are exciting opportunities.  If we work together, the prizes ahead are significant.” 

Linda McPherson, director of Creative Industries at Scottish Enterprise added: “By growing our ambitious television broadcast companies, we can grow the sector and ultimately Scotland’s economy.  The report details the specific recommendations and actions that could drive this growth, and we will continue to work alongside Creative Scotland to provide Scottish Enterprise assistance where it can have the most impact with these companies.”

Andrew Dixon, Creative Scotland CEO said: "The report demonstrates the commitment made by all sides to align ambitions and actions – the broadcasters, the indies and the public sector.  It also marks a step change in how Creative Scotland will work with the broadcast and production sector in the future.  The challenge to all of us is to step up to the mark and see the goals in the report achieved.” 

Growing the Television Broadcast and Production Sector (pdf)

 
Also available - Scottish Enterprise report, Market Assessment of Broadcast and Television Production in Scotland.