Britain’s high-end film and television producers are facing a shortage of cameras and other key equipment as the industry struggles to keep up with unprecedented demand for new shows caused by lockdown-induced drama binges.
The British film industry relies heavily on freelance employees, who were hit hard when Covid shut down all productions last March.
Aitken said films were having to delay shooting because they could not secure the crew, studio space and equipment they needed.
Jannine van Wyk of the movie equipment rental business ARRI said there was an “unprecedented” demand for resources in the UK film industry, with manufacturers struggling to keep up with demand.