The North East-born founder of a global production company has unveiled plans for a £450m film studios which could create one of Europe’s largest facilities as well as thousands of jobs.
FulwellCain Studios – a joint venture between global entertainment company Fulwell 73 and Cain International – says its plans for Crown Works Studios in Sunderland would aid the launch of a creative cluster in the region, coming just months after the launch of plans for a water studio within the city.
The plans are described by city leaders as “the single most significant development announcement to come out of the North East in decades” and will build on Fulwell 73’s existing presence in the city. The joint venture – which requires support from Government to go ahead – aims to lead the development of a 1.68m sq ft film industry hub at Pallion, with up to 20 sound stages suitable for major feature film and TV productions.
