Italy

The Economic Impact of the
UK Film Industry
Supported by the UK Film Council,
Framestore Ltd, Cinesite Ltd,
Double Negative Ltd and
Pinewood Shepperton plc

June 2010

Third Edition
(previous editions published
2007 and 2005)

Contents
1.

KEY POINTS

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2.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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3.

INTRODUCTION
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.

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8.

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Introduction ................................................................................................................. 48
Channels of impact ..................................................................................................... 49
Global examples ......................................................................................................... 49
UK examples .............................................................................................................. 52
How much is film tourism worth to the UK? ................................................................. 53
Is UK film tourism at risk? ........................................................................................... 54
Summary .................................................................................................................... 55

CULTURE
8.1.
8.2.
8.3.
8.4.

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Estimates of the multiplier for the core UK film industry .............................................. 40
Value added and employment .................................................................................... 42
Linkages between the core UK film industry and other creative industries .................. 43
Economic impact from film on TV ............................................................................... 45
Direct and multiplier tax contribution ........................................................................... 45
Summary .................................................................................................................... 47

TOURISM