ITV have planned to inject £100 million into the British film industry over the next five years. Announced today, the scheme includes films for both theatrical release and premiere transmission on the channel.
The project is heavily supported by Carlton, Granada, United News and Media, Yorkshire Tyne Tees TV, HTV and Scottish Television. The group aims to produce at least ten films per year between them with the first going into production early next year.
Marcus Plantin, ITV’s network director, said: “ITV is acknowledged as the dominant force in television drama ITV Autumn ’96: More Events Than Ever!. This move will enable the channel to provide an even bigger showcase for the best of British talent, both in front and behind the cameras, and create more opportunities for high profile ‘event’ evenings in ITV’s schedule.”
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