Kwasi was delighted to visit Shepperton Studios on 3rd March. Shepperton Studios provides one of the UK’s most complete range of physical facilities for film and television productions, and its clients include leading film and television producers from the UK, USA, Europe and beyond. It is a vital part of the film industry in the UK and its current expansion will create 3000 jobs, 1000 of which will be for local people.
Kwasi’s visit was a great opportunity to see the ongoing expansion, and to learn more about Shepperton Studios’ contribution to the local area. Shepperton Studios is supporting the creative industry by working with education institutions to recruit apprentices and by providing hand-on experience to local 16-19 year olds. It is also supporting a huge range of community initiatives, local schools and local charities, including the Shepperton Village Fair, Laleham Primary School, the Surrey Canoe Club, and the Waterways of Shepperton Walk.