Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden was delighted to host ‘Opportunity Hertfordshire – Spotlight on film and TV’, the Hertfordshire Local Enterprise partnership annual conference, which was broadcast live from the Studios to a virtual audience.
Moderated by CNN Reporter Anna Stewart, the conference put the spotlight firmly on the rapidly growing sector of film and TV, leveraging the opportunity for Hertfordshire, the place and its people. The conference included discussions on jobs and training and the investment into film studio facilities and services across the county.
The keynote address was delivered by Dan Dark OBE, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Studio Operations, Warner Bros. Dan also joined the panel discussion focussed on the world-class cluster of film and TV facilities within Hertfordshire, identifying the opportunities the booming industry brings to local and the local community.
“We need to stay ahead of production demand and that’s why we continue to reinvest in providing state-of-the art facilities and services and bringing new talent into the film and TV industry through skills training and development.” – Dan Dark
Emily Stillman, SVP, Studio Operations, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden joined the ‘Mind The Skills Gap’ panel discussion on how the industry can maximise training and career opportunities for new entrants as well as retain the skilled talent already working in the industry.
“Productions come to film in the UK due to our infrastructure and our incredible skilled crew. Now is the time for a culture change to support people working in our industry through childcare, flexible work patterns and skills training.” – Emily Stillman