Creative Industries

The UK has the largest creative sector in the EU with 2 million people in creative jobs.  In Wales our key resources include locations for film and television production, with a stunning variety of natural landscape location ranging from mountain peaks and coastlines to historic castles, in approx 8,000 square miles. Wales’ locations are so versatile they have doubled for China, Korea and deserts of Arabia and even other planets.

Key Facts:

• The audio-visual and creative and cultural industries employ around 24,000 people and contribute an estimated £750 million to the Welsh economy. 
• Wales has hosted many large-scale productions over recent years including feature films such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Robin Hood, Ironclad, Clash of the Titans and many more.
• Wales is booming as a centre for TV drama for series such as Doctor Who, Torchwood, Merlin and Gavin and Stacey, all attracting huge viewing figures in the UK and overseas.

We know that every business is different. We’ll listen to what you need and help you bring together everything required to make it happen for you and your business in Wales.

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Video supplied by Wales Screen Commission (external website)  - the location service for Wales offering comprehensive information and support on locations, facilities, crew and local services throughout Wales.