LIVERPOOL NAMED WORLD’S FIRST “ACCELERATOR CITY”

UN Climate Change News, 24 September 2024 — The City of Liverpool has become the world’s first ‘Accelerator City’ for climate action, under UN Climate Change’s Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) programme.

The title comes in recognition of Liverpool’s impressive commitment to innovation and smart regulation to rapidly decarbonise the live music and TV/Film production sectors – both vital parts of the city’s economy – following several years of developmental work by ACT 1.5, an artist-led research and action effort, and climate scientists from the  Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. To mark the launch of this initiative, the following key events and plans were also announced today:

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Liverpool, The Ultimate Setting

VisitLiverpool, the official tourism body for the city, is proud to announce the launch of a dynamic new campaign that showcases Liverpool City Region as a premier destination for film tourism, in collaboration with Liverpool Film Office.

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New Jimmy McGovern drama to film across Liverpool

A new original drama from award-winning Liverpool screenwriter Jimmy McGovern and made by LA Productions will be filmed in the city, BBC has announced today.

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G’wed latest project to receive investment from LCR Production Fund

The second series of ITVX’s hit comedy series G’wed is the latest project to receive investment from the Liverpool City Region Production Fund via Liverpool City Council’s Film Office.

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The Tower S3 | Made in Liverpool City Region

The third series of The Tower will return to ITV next week after filming across the Liverpool City Region.

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First look images released of Funny Woman series 2

Sky have released a first look at the second series of Funny Woman, which filmed in the Liverpool City Region.

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Screen Alliance North and Women in Film and TV announce partnership to support industry professionals

Screen Alliance North, a BFI skills cluster for the North of England, is joining forces to support Women in Film and TV’s highly successful and popular screen industry mentoring scheme, enhancing careers of seven women from the North across a variety of film and TV roles.

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Action! packed career boost for Film Office trainees

More than 400 people have kickstarted their film and TV careers thanks to Liverpool City Council Film Office’s Action! programme.

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Scouse comedy G’wed to return for two more series

Scouse comedy G’wed will return for two more series following its recent streaming success, ITVX has announced.

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New partnership with Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland will boost skills offer

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland (Formally PKE Lighting, MovieTech, Media Access Solutions, Alpha Grip and Acorn) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Liverpool City Council’s Film Office to help transform lives of local communities through film and TV production.

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Film Office announces investment for new BBC drama This City Is Ours

This City Is Ours, a new BBC crime drama from the award-winning creators of The Crown, is the latest project to receive investment from the Liverpool City Region Production Fund via Liverpool City Council’s Film Office.

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Molinare Creative Group Expands Operations into Liverpool as part of Group’s Growth Strategy

Notorious DIT, the Group’s DIT and LAB division to open facility in Liverpool’s Innovation Park.

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Trailer released for The Responder series 2 | Filmed in Liverpool

A first look trailer for series 2 of The Responder has been released along with the news that it’ll be back on our screens on Sunday 5 May.

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Trailer released for The Gathering | Made in Liverpool City Region

The trailer for Channel 4’s upcoming thriller series The Gathering has been released.

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Trailer released for A Gentleman in Moscow | Filmed in Liverpool

A trailer for Paramount+ upcoming series A Gentleman in Moscow has been released, ahead of its arrival on the streaming service on 29th March.

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