Film chiefs criticises Scottish Enterprise

Screen industry figures have accused Scottish Enterprise of failing to understand their sector, as they questioned the agency’s interest in helping it develop.

Performers’ union Equity said it had “serious reservations” about the economic development body’s abilities.

Equity indicated it had lost confidence in Scottish Enterprise over the “debacle” involving building a new studio facility in Scotland and said the agency had given “the impression of a body that thinks it is above Parliament”.

David Smith, sector director at Scottish Enterprise, said: “We welcome all input into the committee’s inquiry to help shape the future development of Scotland’s screen industry.

“Our remit is to support companies with high growth ambitions to ensure Scotland develops the companies of scale we need to generate economic growth.”