A new ambitious plan has been revealed to develop Galway into a global film leader. The announcement to boost the city's film endeavours indicate that the amount of available job positions will multiply and that millions of euros in revenue will be generated.
The industry in Galway already currently employs 600 people and is worth €72 million. It has also been labelled by UNESCO as a 'City of Film.'
Now, as a core consituent of the pre-election €250 million ‘West Action Plan for Jobs’, the government has promised to prioritize the film industry in the Irish city.
A new Regional Film Fund is also being debated, which would go to finance the flourishing industry in Galway.
Declan Gibbons, Director of Galway UNESCO said that the development of the film industry in the Irish city would help to further enhance the West's movie sector.
“This great news adds to our designation as a UNESCO City of Film, and offers significant potential for further growth, and for Galway to become a global player in this industry,” said Gibbons.