Sally Joynson has stepped down as boss of Screen Yorkshire after 16 years at the helm. She tells John Blow why it’s time to go and what shows like Peaky Blinders did for the region.
The organisation responsible for attracting some of the biggest names in Hollywood to the region for a succession of blockbuster movies has pledged to build on the success in the New Year.
Yorkshire is proving to be a very attractive destination for companies making feature films and TV shows, as the amount spent on productions in the region rose by almost £130m over three years.