21/04/2016
Work Begins On £20m Film Studio In Belfast
Over 200 construction jobs have been created after work started on Belfast's newest film studio at Giant's Park.
The £20 million project, which will include over 120,000 sq ft of studios, workshops and offices, is being developed by Belfast Harbour.
Designed in conjunction with Northern Ireland Screen and prospective customers, the new studio complex will provide two modern sound-proofed studios as part of an overall site that will also cater for outdoor filming.
Newry-based O'Hare & McGovern has been awarded the contract and work on the studios is expected to be completed late this year.
Eamon O'Hare, MD of O'Hare & McGovern said: "O'Hare & McGovern is delighted to be part of such a major scheme, especially at a time when the profile of the film and drama industry in Northern Ireland is at an all-time high.
"This is one of the most exciting developments ever undertaken by the company. It's another showpiece project, which, when completed, will be the landmark building on Belfast Lough's foreshore."
Belfast Harbour Chief Executive, Roy Adair, said: "Belfast Harbour has worked extremely hard to bring this project from plans to reality. Northern Ireland's production industry has gone from strength to strength in recent years with major shows such as 'Game of Thrones' and 'The Fall', and films such as 'High Rise', not only being produced in Northern Ireland, but within the Harbour Estate.
"Belfast Harbour Studios will ensure that the local industry continues to attract new projects and develop significant job opportunities."
The complex will consist of two film studios, workshops which will be used for set construction and separate production offices to accommodate art departments, dressing rooms and wardrobe functions.
(CD/LM)
The £20 million project, which will include over 120,000 sq ft of studios, workshops and offices, is being developed by Belfast Harbour.
Designed in conjunction with Northern Ireland Screen and prospective customers, the new studio complex will provide two modern sound-proofed studios as part of an overall site that will also cater for outdoor filming.
Newry-based O'Hare & McGovern has been awarded the contract and work on the studios is expected to be completed late this year.
Eamon O'Hare, MD of O'Hare & McGovern said: "O'Hare & McGovern is delighted to be part of such a major scheme, especially at a time when the profile of the film and drama industry in Northern Ireland is at an all-time high.
"This is one of the most exciting developments ever undertaken by the company. It's another showpiece project, which, when completed, will be the landmark building on Belfast Lough's foreshore."
Belfast Harbour Chief Executive, Roy Adair, said: "Belfast Harbour has worked extremely hard to bring this project from plans to reality. Northern Ireland's production industry has gone from strength to strength in recent years with major shows such as 'Game of Thrones' and 'The Fall', and films such as 'High Rise', not only being produced in Northern Ireland, but within the Harbour Estate.
"Belfast Harbour Studios will ensure that the local industry continues to attract new projects and develop significant job opportunities."
The complex will consist of two film studios, workshops which will be used for set construction and separate production offices to accommodate art departments, dressing rooms and wardrobe functions.
(CD/LM)
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