London politicians look to keep Film London rolling with extended funding [Video]

With London’s reputation as a film and TV production hub continuing to grow, city politicians are trying to keep the momentum going. 

During Thursday’s meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, members voted 14-0 in favour of extending the city’s film office to 2027. The funding is currently scheduled to run out at the end of this year.  

Councillors will vote on the matter again on July 23 as a full council.

Launched in 2021 as a pilot under the London Economic Development Corporation, the film office has helped create more than 300 local jobs, adding more than $1 million to the city’s economy, a staff report says.

At least 25 productions have been in London since the office opened, including for Apple TV+, CBC, NBC Universal, and Sony Pictures Television. Earlier this year, an Amazon Prime series, Motorheads, filmed on Blackfriars Bridge.

“Us having a presence, us …