Cash boost means more jobs at movie firm

A SCOTTISH firm whose work includes the television hit Outlander has announced plans to expand, creating new jobs in the screen sector.

Blazing Griffin has used £200,000 of funding from Scottish Enterprise to set up a postproduction facility at their new Glasgow premises.

The facility will help to create 14 new permanent jobs.

The company – whose recent credits also include television shows Shetland, Still Game, Our Girl, and forthcoming feature film Anna and the Apocalypse – currently has around 45 staff based in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.

It specialises in providing end-to-end post production which includes editing suites, online and finishing services.

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “Blazing Griffin is a prime example of the health of Scotland’s thriving screen sector.

“Productions are being attracted to Scotland because of our stunning locations, but also the wealth of talent needed to create world-class productions.

“The Scottish Government is helping to build on this success story by doubling public sector investment in the film and screen sector.

“This will bring total public funding for screen development, production and growth to £20million in next year’s budget.”

David Frew of Blazing Griffin said: “Our aim is to establish Blazing Griffin Productions as Scotland’s premier TV and film post production facility – one which is competitive with the UK’s most highly regarded facilities in London.”