The creation of Sky Studios Elstree will provide a new home for Britain’s flourishing creative sector and much needed space for Europe’s brightest talent. We’re an agile Studio, seeking out the best untold stories from new voices while working in creative partnership with today’s best writers, producers and on-screen talent to bring viewers stories they wouldn’t find anywhere else. It will provide significant capacity for Sky Studios to produce more original content in-house, while continuing to work with independent production companies across Europe. Sky announces its intention to invest in building a new 32-acre, state-of-the-art TV and film studio at Elstree, just north of London, home to the world-renowned Elstree Studios. Comcast-owned European broadcaster Sky has secured planning permission to build a major new film and TV studio in Elstree, north London. The senior leadership team is Chief Executive Officer Gary Davey, Chief Commercial Officer Jane Millichip, Chief Financial Officer Caroline Cooper, Director of Drama UK Cameron Roach, Director of Comedy UK Jon Mountague, Director Original Production Sky Italia Nils Hartmann, and Director Original Production Sky Deutschland Marcus Ammon. ^ "Sky to develop major new studio at Elstree". There will be opportunities for people to see the plans and to comment on the proposals once a formal planning application is submitted.”, Nigel Wilson, CEO of Legal & General Group, said: “The UK is a great place to invest. – house 14 sound stages and become a new home for the best of British and European creative talent. The full-time roles will include a significant number of production jobs alongside roles supporting the running of the studio… Retrieved 28 May 2020. In July 2020, Sky Studios Elstree, the UK’s new state-of-the-art film and TV studio, received the green light to proceed with construction works. Sky announces its intention to invest in building a new 32-acre, state-of-the-art TV and film studio at Elstree, just north of London, home to the world-renowned Elstree Studios. Located 20 minutes from the heart of London, Elstree Studios is without doubt London’s No.1 studio for any film or television production, tour rehearsal or promo. Sky Studios Elstree will have 14 stages, the smallest of which will be 1,800 sq metres, with enough space to shoot several films and TV shows at the same time. 3 December 2019. Sky, the parent firm of Sky News, has announced plans to develop a new 32-acre TV and film studio at Elstree in Hertfordshire, creating up to 2,000 jobs. Retrieved 28 May 2020. The new state-of-the-art film and TV studio, Sky Studios Elstree, has been given the go-ahead, as work to clear the site looks set to begin. Once complete, the site will include production offices, a set construction workshop, a screening cinema and state-of-the-art post-production and digital facilities. This investment is a great match for backing our UK pension promises. Sky Studios launched in June 2019. Legal & General Assurance Society Limited will be applying to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for consent under section 38 of the Commons Act 2006 to carry out restricted works on Elstree and Borehamwood Common (within registered unit CL299). The project is set to use reduced embodied carbon in construction. The full-time roles will include a significant number of production jobs alongside roles supporting the running of the studio… image caption An artists' impression of Sky's Elstree development, which will have 14 sound stages. Sky Studios CFO Caroline Cooper said during the meeting that this was a "once in a lifetime" development which will create a "British Hollywood" in Elstree. The Planning Inspectorate Sky Studios develops, produces and funds original drama, comedy and documentary for Sky’s 24m customers and beyond. Story: Sky Studios Elstree received planning approval in July 2020 to build a 32-acre, state-of-the-art film and TV studio. Roger Morris, Managing Director, Elstree Studios, said: “Sky Studios Elstree will be of immense importance to the UK Film and Television industry – it will not only boost the local economy of Hertsmere and Hertfordshire, but will also have a major impact on the UK’s creative sector as a whole. Sky today announces its intention to invest in building a new 32-acre, state-of-the-art TV and film studio at Elstree, north London, home to the world-renowned Elstree Studios. "Sky Studios Announces Launch Of Production Services Hub, The Hive, In The U.S." Forbes. Sky Studios Elstree will lead to the creation of more than 2,000 jobs in the local area, including 900 during the construction phase and 1,500 once the studio is operational. The 32-acre Sky Studios Elstree, off Rowley Lane, near the A1, will will house 14 stages and cutting-edge technology, subject to planning permission. This presents a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our creative industries in Hertsmere and build on our proud film and television heritage in the Borough. ^ "Sky to build huge new Elstree film studio". Sky Studios Elstree will be situated in the borough of Hertsmere. This scheme would bring significant employment opportunities to the region and put Elstree firmly on the global stage, whilst further enhancing our local film tourism. Sky, NBCUniversal and Comcast are global leaders in entertainment which will bring the best out of the UK’s amazing pool of talent. Growing at twice the speed of the economy as a whole and accounting for over two million jobs, our creative industries are a key component of Britain’s bright future. Sky is to invest in building a new 32-acre, state-of-the-art TV and film studio at Elstree, just north of London, home to the world-renowned Elstree Studios. Sky Studios Elstree. Sky announces its intention to invest in building a new 32-acre, state-of-the-art TV and film studio at Elstree, just north of London, home to the world-renowned Elstree Studios. Sky Studios invests in the cultural economy and global production sector with equity stakes in production companies in the UK and the US, including Great British Bake-Off creator Love Productions, and the premiere reality crime producer in the US, Jupiter Entertainment, creator of long-running hit Snapped. With commissioning talent and production capability across the UK, Germany, and Italy, we understand local tastes across Europe better than anyone else and have plans to more than double our investment in original content by 2024. And Sky Studios Elstree’s huge production spend will provide a massive boost to the local economy such as retail and leisure sectors and professional services at the heart of our communities in Hertsmere. Subject to planning consent the 32-acre development is expected to open in 2022 and will be able to facilitate the production of several films and TV shows simultaneously, with each of the 14 sound stages covering over 20,000 sqft. Sky is also committed to supporting the next generation of young and diverse creative talent and will use Sky Studios Elstree to build on its existing work. Sky Studios Elstree will lead to the creation of over 2,000 jobs in the local area, including 900 during the construction phase and 1,500 once the studio is operational. Sky Studios Elstree will become home to a host of Sky Originals, created by Sky Studios, as well as major film productions from Universal Pictures and others. Legal & General are in the process of finalising a detailed design of the scheme and expect to submit a formal planning application early next year. Sky Studios Elstree will become home to the best-loved films and TV shows of the future, championing British creativity on the global stage. It is expected that Sky Studios Elstree will have the capability to generate 20% of its own energy on site through solar energy. Overall, it is expected Sky Studios Elstree will lead to the creation of more than 2,000 jobs in the surrounding area, including 900 during the construction phase and 1,500 once the studio is operational. Legal & General will develop its site and provide financing for the project. Most recently, Elstree has been home to The Danish Girl, Suffragette, The King’s Speech, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, World War Z, The World’s End and Paddington. Sky Studios Elstree will work in close collaboration with Elstree Studios despite both businesses being managed independently of each other. Overall, it is expected that Sky Studios Elstree will lead to the creation of over 2,000 jobs in the local area, including 900 during the construction phase and 1,500 once the studio is operational. The full-time roles will include a significant number of production jobs alongside roles supporting the running of the studio’s operations. The proposed development represents a significant new investment in the UK and European creative economy and will be made with the backing of Sky’s new owner Comcast and in partnership with sister-company NBCUniversal. ^ Sweney, Mark (3 December 2019). Together we share a joint vision to create a world-leading production capability that will support the creation of thousands of jobs in the creative sector. “Above all, this is a moment of huge pride for our residents and businesses. The facility will be built at Rowley Lane, located close to the existing Elstree Studios.The new studios are expected to open in 2022, and will provide production space for Sky's original content as well as film and TV productions from NBCUniversal, which is owned by Sky's parent company Comcast. The full-time roles will include a significant number of production jobs alongside roles supporting the running of the studio’s operations. We use cookies to give you a better service online. The full-time roles will include a significant number of production jobs alongside roles supporting the running of the studio… Building on the success of critically-acclaimed Sky originals including Emmy-nominated Chernobyl, Bafta-winning Patrick Melrose and international hits Babylon Berlin and Riviera, Sky Studios is the new creative home of Sky Originals with over 50 original programmes in production across Europe including The Third Day with Jude Law, ZeroZeroZero from the makers of Gomorrah and The New Pope directed by Academy Award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino. The project is a joint venture between Sky, NBCUniversal and Legal & General. Set to open in 2022, Sky Studios Elstree, will become home to a host of Sky Originals, created by Sky Studios, as well as major film productions from Universal Pictures, Focus Features and Working Title, and television series from Universal Studio Group. The plans were approved subject to a section 106 agreement between Legal & General and the council. We are proud to be working with our colleagues at NBCUniversal and Comcast, and our partners Hertsmere Borough Council and L&G to bring this project to life. Sky Studios has invested in high quality factual specialists Blast Films and True North Productions; entertainment and format expert Znak & Co (US & UK); natural history producer True to Nature; drama producers The Lighthouse and Longboat Pictures; and growth businesses Sugar Films, Chrysalis Vision, and Talos Films (US). Sky announces its intention to invest in building a new 32-acre, state-of-the-art TV and film studio at Elstree, just north of London, home to the world-renowned Elstree Studios. By using this website or closing this message you agree to our use of cookies. BAM has been appointed by Legal & General, Sky and NBCUniversal to create Sky Studios; the most sustainable film and TV studio in the world. – generate an additional £3 billion of production investment in the UK’s creative economy over the first five years of operation, from Sky, NBCUniversal and other producers The creation of Sky Studios Elstree will provide a new home for Britain’s flourishing creative sector and much needed space for Europe’s brightest talent. Sky Studios Elstree has received the green light to proceed with construction works following a unanimous decision last night (8 July) by Hertsmere Borough Council.. The £400 million development, which will be located a short distance from the existing Elstree Studios, will create more than 2,000 jobs (900 during the construction phase and 1,500 when the studio is operational). Legal & General will be financing and developing the scheme. Retrieved 27 May 2020. In December 2019, Sky announced plans to develop Sky Studios Elstree. It will provide significant capacity for Sky Studios to produce more original content in-house, while continuing to work with independent production companies across Europe. The managing director of content for Sky UK has said the company remains "committed" to building its major new TV and film studio in Borehamwood, despite the coronavirus pandemic. The new studio space will also play host to major film productions from Universal Pictures, Focus Features and Working Title, and television series from NBCUniversal Content Studios. Over 2000 new jobs and £3bn production investment in UK creative sector expected in first five years alone, • Sky Studios Elstree to become a leading European studio with 14 stages and cutting-edge tech • Significant investment in UK and European talent and creative industry by Sky, NBCUniversal and parent company Comcast, working in partnership with Legal & General. It will be about a third bigger than the plans to build a Hollywood-style studio complex in Dagenham East, which have stalled after the developer put its plans on hold. Overall, it is expected that Sky Studios Elstree will lead to the creation of over 2,000 jobs in the local area, including 900 during the construction phase and 1,500 once the studio is operational. Sky Studios Elstree will become the most sustainable film and TV production site in the world when it opens in 2022. L&G is thrilled to be playing a supporting role in this major production.”, © 2021 Elstree Film Studios - Web Design by, Elstree Studios congratulates ‘The Crown’ for their 4 Golden Globe wins, Roger Morris, Managing Director of Elstree Studios, celebrates his twelfth successful year, Elstree Studios remembers Barbara Windsor, Production of ‘The Crown’ at Elstree Studios as Series 4 is released on Netflix. We know our customers love our award-winning Sky Originals like Chernobyl and our investment in Sky Studios Elstree will enable us to bring more unique stories to more viewers. In a huge boost to Britain’s creative sector, the new Sky Studios Elstree will: – lead to the creation of over 2000 new jobs and help fuel the local economy It will also have capacity to host productions from third party producers. Sky says it expects that Sky Studios Elstree will become the most sustainable film and TV production site in the world when it opens in 2022. Sky - the owner of Sky News - has been given the green light to start building a new "state-of-the-art film and TV studio", close to the famous Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire. We are extremely proud that Sky Studios Elstree has chosen to locate near us and we look forward to working closely with them.”, Jeremy Darroch, Group Chief Executive, Sky, said: “Sky Studios Elstree will play a pivotal role in bringing the wealth of UK and European talent and creativity to the world. Sky Studios Elstree will not use gas or fossil fuels to power day-to-day running of the site – instead it will source renewable energy with the capability to generate up to 20% of energy on-site through solar energy.. BAM Energy, part of BAM Construct UK, is assisting Sky to maximise the solar energy that is generated and used by the new studios. We can’t wait to get started.”, Sajida Bijle, Interim Managing Director of Hertsmere Borough Council, said: “Hertsmere Borough Council is delighted by this announcement. Overall, it is expected that Sky Studios Elstree will lead to the creation of over 2,000 jobs in the local area, including 900 during the construction phase and 1,500 once the studio is operational. The development at Elstree, just north of London, represents a significant investment in the UK and European creative economy and will be made with the backing of Sky’s owner Comcast and in partnership with sister-company NBCUniversal. Sky announces its intention to invest in building a new 32-acre, state-of-the-art TV and film studio at Elstree, just north of London, home to the world-renowned Elstree Studios. It will be known as Sky Studios Elstree… Sky announces its intention to invest in building a new 32-acre, state-of-the-art TV and film studio at Elstree, just north of London, home to the world-renowned Elstree Studios. BBC News. www.skygroup.sky. Sky Studios Elstree In July 2020, Sky Studios Elstree, the UK’s new state-of-the-art film and TV studio, received the green light to proceed with construction works. Sky Studios Elstree will have 14 stages, the smallest of which will be 1,800 sq metres, with enough space to shoot several films and TV shows at the same time.