Galway Film Commission?

The Galway Advertiser reports that in the current tough economic climate some politicians are turning to the Arts to attract investment.

Galway Labour councillor Billy Cameron is urging the Galway City Council to establish a film commission to promote the county as a film location.

"Great film and television drama continues to be made in Ireland year after year," said Cllr Cameron, "but I am convinced we could be losing out due to the fact that we do not have a office under the auspices of the city council."

Cllr Cameron points out that Galway is a "unique centre of culture and creativity" with an office of the Irish Film Board in the city, the Huston School of Film and Digital Media at NUI, Galway, Studio Solas, and the Galway Film Fleadh.

"All of this infrastructure along with the fact that we possess producers, directors, writers, cast and crews in abundance leaves me in no doubt that Galway can become a centre for film making in the west," he said. "A multi agency film commission is pivotal and the cog in the wheel to put Galway on the map for future film making."