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“Global screen production is currently higher than ever and forecast to continue growing, so it makes sense to launch this production incentive now and encourage production here in Waitaha Canterbury, while supporting the growth of the national industry.”
In addition to incredible scenery, the region has many strengths to support productions, including an established and growing screen production skill base and ecosystem, an international airport with anticipated direct flights to and from Los Angeles, available land, affordable housing, and a regional incentive.
One mid-sized episodic TV series could potentially create $13m in annual spend, 117 full-time equivalent jobs, $10.7m total GDP, with approximately $2.4m spent on accommodation and food. The goal is to have multiple international and local screen productions filming concurrently. Each with training and skill development initiatives to support further industry growth.
Screen production includes content creation activities for businesses, feature film and television production, and game development. Ōtautahi Christchurch’s screen economy is currently the third largest in New Zealand behind Auckland and Wellington.
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