17 Sep 2020

Pact Welcomes Further Guidance on Government Film and TV Production Restart Scheme

Pact has today welcomed the eligibility criteria and full guidance from the Government to accompany the Film and TV Production Restart Scheme announced at the end of July. 

The Scheme will help UK productions that have been suspended and are not able to secure insurance going forward or are yet to start because of no existing insurance but can begin principal photography before the end of the year. 

Pact CEO John McVay said: “The majority of the film and TV sector has been unable to return to production due to a lack of Covid insurance cover, so clarity on the Government scheme means that the sector should now be able to get back to what we love most - making TV programmes and films enjoyed by UK audiences and many more millions around the globe”.

Sara Geater, Chair of Pact and All3Media Chief Operating Officer, said: “We welcome the Government’s support for our industry which will see a return to work for thousands of people and provide the UK TV and film industry with the opportunity and confidence to put production plans into practice to build on the huge global success we achieved in 2019.”