Sky Studios' new state-of-the-art film and TV studio, Elstree will soon begin operating a range of new roles as it prepares to open early next year.
Developed by Legal & General and made with the backing of Sky’s owner Comcast, and sister company NBCUniversal, Sky Studios Elstree represents a significant investment in the UK and European creative economy. First announced in late 2019 and granted planning permission in summer 2020, the new 27.5 acre site has accelerated its construction over the past 12 months and is on-track to open in early 2022.
Once fully operational Sky Studios Elstree will house 13 sound stages, ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 sq ft and enable £3 billion worth of new production investment over the first five years alone. The new studios 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. It will also have capacity to host productions from third party producers.
Throughout the construction and operation phases, the new studios will create 2,000 jobs and help to fuel the local economy of Hertfordshire. Working with construction firm BAM and the local JobCentrePlus, the Sky Studios Elstree project has already supported over 900 roles on site, including employing dozens of local residents, many of whom were previously out of the workforce.
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