200 Jobs Created During Construction Of New Belfast Film Studios

A total of 200 construction jobs have been created as part of £20m film studio being built at Belfast's Giant's Park.

The new 120,000 sq ft development includes film studios, workshops and offices and is being overseen by Belfast Harbour.

The success of Northern Ireland film productions such as HBO's 'Game of Thrones' has seen the demand for studio space outstripping supply.

Designed in conjunction with Northern Ireland Screen and prospective customers the new studio complex will provide two state of the art sound-proofed studios as part of an overall site that will also cater for outdoor filming.  

Newry-based O'Hare & McGovern has been awarded the contract. Work on the studios is expected to be completed late this year and it is hoped it will be occupied by global film production companies.

Eamon O'Hare, Managing Director of O'Hare & McGovern said:

"O'Hare & McGovern is delighted to be part of such a major scheme, especially at a time when the profile of the film and drama industry in Northern Ireland is at an all-time high.  

"This is one of the most exciting developments ever undertaken by the company. It's another showpiece project, which, when completed, will be the landmark building on Belfast Lough's foreshore."

(MH)