Jennings Releases Review of Victorian Screen Industry
Source: Victoria. Minister for Innovation. Media Release
"The Brumby Government has released an independent review of Victoria’s screen industry and invited industry feedback to support the Government’s upcoming Victorian Screen Industry Strategy. Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings released the findings of the review at the closing ceremony for the Melbourne International Film Festival. “The review has found the state’s screen industry has recorded strong growth, with an 80 per cent increase in production compared to the previous financial year, but that more needed to be done to ensure the sector was able to overcome a range of challenges,” Mr Jennings said. “The Brumby Government is taking action to help the Victorian screen industry to keep growing. Last financial year it contributed a record $262 million to the state economy and generated more than 7,800 jobs.
The Victorian Screen Industry Review provides valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the sector, which is experiencing rapid change at both a national and international level."