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Bristol wins City of Film Award at Cannes Film Festival
Bristol has “ticked the boxes for significance to film and TV in all forms from the past to the present day” according to the judges at the 2024 Global Production Awards, where our city won the coveted City of Film Award presented during Cannes Film Festival.
The annual awards recognise outstanding and sustainable work in the world of film and TV production, locations and studios.
The combined work of Bristol Film Office and the Bottle Yard Studios were both praised, with new leader of the council, Tony Dyer, saying that winning the award “is a fantastic accolade for Bristol and our city’ creative sector”.
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Dyer said: “Huge congratulations to the teams who have contributed to this success. As one of Bristol’s fastest growing business areas providing jobs, boosting skills and securing investment for our city, both the studio and the industry continue to make a significant contribution to the local economy.”
Laura Aviles, head of film at Bristol City Council, added: “We are so delighted to receive this award. Bristol has long been a city that’s home to an exceptional film and TV production sector.
“With success stories in animation, unscripted and, of course, the world’s best natural history producers, it’s little wonder we were named a UNESCO City of Film in 2017.
“For the past decade and a half, the work of The Bottle Yard Studios, alongside Bristol Film Office which turned 20 last year, has elevated scripted High-End TV and film production to an entirely new level.
“Today we’re a leading regional hub for production, a tried and trusted filming destination for producers with an incredible local crew base.
“And with clear objectives set out in our City of Film Action Plan, Bristol is making sure that film and the business of filming remains at the heart of the city’s future growth, with a focus on local skills development and employment, sustainability initiatives and supporting storytelling from regional voices.”
Main photo: Global Production Awards
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