The Film Industry’s Hidden Economic Benefits

The film industry provides communities with an amazing range of positive economic impacts that aren’t always apparent on an economic impact assessment.

• How do you gauge the impact of your community being viewed all over the world, day or night, with mass-media images enthralling individuals and families?
• Will they visit as tourists? Invest in property or even move to your community?
• What about new industries that will develop as a result of a growing film industry?

This section will attempt to show the major contribution that the film industry – and your film commission – make when a commercial, music video, feature film or television production is filmed in your region.