Irish film, television and animation sectors remain vibrant despite recording a €30m fall in production value, according the IBEC group that represents them.
A review of film and television production, launched today by the Audiovisual Federation, shows that there has been a fall in total production value of the sectors, down from €246.8m in 2008 to an estimated €217m for 2009.
However, animation bucked the trend, rising from €38.9m in 2008 to €43m this year.
A notable highlight for this year was a Golden Globe award for Colin Farrell for the film In Bruges.
Speaking at the launch, Audiovisual Federation director Tommy McCabe said: 'Notwithstanding current pressures, the audiovisual sector remains vibrant and continues to make a significant contribution to the Irish economy.
‘In 2008, the net benefit to the economy was €25.7m, which is the highest return since 2003, and over 1,631 people were employed in full-time equivalent jobs. The level of production activity for feature films increased to €71.9 million in 2008, up from €19.3m in 2007, but estimates for 2009 show a fall to €65m.’
