Creative Wales and Netflix have revealed that Netflix productions in Wales have contributed over £200 million (€233.7m) for the UK economy since 2020.
The report shows how productions in Wales have also supported over 500 businesses from all over Wales in that time. This boost has benefited many sectors, with productions supporting a wide range of personnel, skills, services and infrastructure. For every £1 spent by Netflix in Wales:
- 58p is spent in TV and film sectors
- 7p is spent in rental and leasing
- 5p is spent in the creative arts sector
- 3p is spent in food and hospitality
- 27p is spent across other sectors of the economy.
Beyond direct spending, Netflix productions have also created an effect which benefits businesses that supply goods and services to the industry. For every £1 spent by Netflix in Wales, an additional 80p is generated in spending across the supply chain.
With significant opportunities for young Welsh talent to gain hands-on experience in the industry. The production of Sex Education, supported by the Welsh Government through Creative Wales, created over 60 trainee and apprenticeship roles, many of which have led to full-time positions.
Netflix and the National Youth Theatre’s ‘IGNITE Your Creativity’ programme has helped over 350 young people in workshops held across Newport, Cardiff, Port Talbot, Torfaen and Bridgend, designed to build their confidence and networks ahead of a career in creative industries.
Biggest feature film shot entirely in Wales released today: Action-thriller HAVOC, produced with Creative Wales support and released on Netflix today, is the biggest feature film ever shot entirely in Wales according to a recent report by the streaming giant.
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