The London mayor has partnered with Film London, the London Local Enterprise Panel and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, to investigate the cost benefits of developing a 17-acre site in Dagenham East, around 10 miles from Soho.
Sadiq Khan has co-commissioned a feasibility study into the creation of London’s largest film studio – the first of its kind in 25 years.
Film London argues that further studio space would help sate increased appetite for production space in the capital and ensure that further big-budget films follow suit, “showing the world that, following the EU referendum, the capital remains open to business, talent and creativity”.
“To sustain and grow this success story, it is critical that the capital gets significantly more studio and production capacity to maximise the opportunities for film-making.