NI hitting the big time on the big screen

Member of the Assembly Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure, Ken Robinson MLA, has said that "Northern Ireland's blossoming film and television CV is recognition of all that we have to offer".

"In light of news that the film and television industry has brought £22m of investment into the Northern Ireland economy in the last year, it is clear that our image in the eyes of the world is undergoing a sea-change.

"I commend the work of Northern Ireland Screen to generate interest in our beautiful country, and to promote our local talent.

"In purely monetary terms, the return on investment is mammoth. But in more broad terms, it signals a new era for Northern Ireland. Being seen as a viable location for media production on this scale is a huge leap forward, and I hope that this is just a hint of the success that lies ahead.

"With work underway in Belfast on the much-hyped HBO series 'Game of Thrones', we can look forward to building on our blossoming reputation as a top location for film and television production."