Local film company focuses on investment
A Belfast-based film company is hoping to secure a leading role in the creative industries sector in Northern Ireland following a £450,000 investment.
Generator Film Development Limited is a film production company created to develop and produce film projects in Northern Ireland for an international audience which is hoping to achieve export sales of 1million over the next two years.
Invest Northern Ireland has offered over 85,000 to support the company's wider investment plans, including the development of their management team and increasing brand awareness of Generator among international film production and distribution companies.
Generator Film Development established by joint promoters and accomplished producers, Mark Huffam and Simon Bosanquet, plans to create six new jobs, including two key management positions over the next three years to assist with key business support functions and production activities.
The pair have undertaken projects for major film corporations such as Universal Pictures and HBO including the five times Academy Award winning production Saving Private Ryan, Mamma Mia and most recently Game of Thrones.
Commenting on the investment Mark Huffam said: "We've set ambitious targets for the next two years and with our combined 40 years of experience in the industry we are confident they are achievable. Invest NI's commitment to assist the growth of Generator will help us rapidly position and maintain the company as a leading light within the worldwide film industry."
Donal Durkan, Director of Life Sciences and Creative at Invest NI said: "This is a significant investment for the local film production industry and forms part of our ongoing support for the sector. It is clear from recent announcements that the local skills and capabilities which have been developed are placing Northern Ireland in an increasingly competitive position to win global production projects.
"Generator Film Development's plans to increase brand awareness and foster relationships with international finance, production and distribution partners are essential to the success of the company, which is operating in a rapidly evolving marketplace."
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