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Calling all locations and businesses interested in film and TV production!

Do you want to collaborate with film and TV crews? Or maybe you’re already involved in the industry and want to expand your reach?

Join TayScreen for a free online event on Wednesday 27 November.

Discover how your space or service can become sought-after for production and thrive by partnering with production teams.

Don’t miss this chance to hear what’s happening in the Fife Tay region and Scotland and learn how to make your location or business stand out in the world of film and television. Let’s help everyone to Film [fabulous] in Fife Tay.

We’re thrilled to welcome industry experts who will share insights, answer questions, and discuss opportunities:

• Rhian Howells, Location Manager and CEO Crew Network
• Professor Niamh Nic Daeid, Director, Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science and technical adviser on multiple crime dramas
• Chris Wilson, Head of Communications and Media, V&A Dundee
• Jenni Steele, Film & Creative Industries Manager, Visit Scotland

What you’ll hear about:

· What’s involved in location scouting and management, what productions look for and why productions work with location and production managers.

· With the region being a magnet for crime drama, like Karen Pirie and Traces, it’s a chance to hear if the science is fact or fiction.

· The experience of hosting production such as award winning TV series, Succession, by V&A Dundee – a location that’s a museum and open to the public.

· An update on screen tourism as Visit Scotland continues to work with big names in production including Disney’s National Geographic CreativeWorks to target US and UK visitors.

Production in Fife Tay

In 2023/24 production in the Fife Tay region was resilient in an environment where the screen industry was impacted by strikes by actors and writers and other challenges. The sector delivered regional economic impact of around £4.6m. Our iconic, unique and diverse locations play a big role in attracting production. Media production brings spending on locations and services, promotes the region, attracts tourism and boosts the regional economy. But none of it would be possible without the fabulous, film friendly reception ready to greet production by location owners and services from accommodation to technical.

To highlight opportunities and share ideas, Screen Ready is presented by regional screen office, FifeScreen+TayScreen in collaboration with partners, the Councils of Dundee City, Fife and Perth & Kinross, and Visit Scotland.

What does production mean for you?

Productions bring crews ranging from just a few people up to several hundred. They all need services like accommodation, transport and catering. Depending on the subject, they may also need input such as experts and culture, leisure or other experiences. The wider impact is worth at least double the spending. At Screen Ready you can find out about the productions shot on location in Fife Tay, what’s involved in attracting and hosting production and how to make the most of opportunities after the cameras stop rolling.

Screen Tourism

Visit Scotland reports that screen tourism (or set-jetting) is set to continue as highlighted by travel experts, Expedia and Skyscanner. According to Expedia, more than half of travellers say that TV shows and movies inspire their travel plans. It also showed nearly 30% say they are more influential than ever before – with TV shows providing a bigger draw for destinations than Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Visit Scotland and location offices are also keenly aware of the growing challenges that can be faced by destinations that become popular with tourists eager to find out more about the making of their favourite shows.

Book now

So head online on 27 November and let’s explore and make the most of all of these great opportunities together. If your business is working or engaging with screen, media and technology, or you would like to find out more, book your place now for this FREE webinar. You won’t want to miss it.