London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/16/2022 -- It has been revealed that plans have been submitted for a new Bedford studio that could create a significant number of jobs in TV in the area. The plans concern a 143-acre site and former clay mineral quarry that will be redeveloped to create the campus for brand-new studio space. The site will play host to a sizable amount of studio space as well as a range of other vital amenities, including on-site accommodation, all of which have been designed by producers for producers. If the plans come to fruition, the site is intended to set a benchmark for sustainable studio facilities - part of the plans for the studio include a rewilded water body and canal.
Water is going to be a big part of the new site - this is a former quarry where, over the years, two sizable lakes have formed due to the natural flooding of the extraction pits. The plans for the redevelopment include creating a 70-acre platform four metres above the water level that will house four separate production units with a total capacity of 430,500 sq ft. An outer loop road will provide easy access to the new site and also to connected supporting facilities. The site will also have a transport hub that will make it easy to connect to the local bus route and contain an arrival point for those coming by car or bike - or on foot. There are many different reasons why the new Bedford studio could be a major advantage for the local area - and also the film and TV industry. Key among these benefits is the creation of a large number of jobs in TV. In fact, the new Bedford Studio site is likely to create around 1,400 jobs. Given that the campus is designed to be a benchmark for other sustainable studios going forward, it could also be responsible for a swathe of new developments (stimulating further creation of jobs in TV) in the years to come.
While the plans for the Bedford studio site have yet to be approved, the potential that they hold is very positive. The site has a similar ethos to the team at The Talent Manager, where the focus is on simplifying the way the industry works and making it easier for the right people to find the right work. That's why The Talent Manager is used by all major Indies and Broadcasters today. It is also the first 'free for freelancer' platform. Another parallel lies in the sensible approach that is one of the core values at The Talent Manager - the team doesn't carry roles like jobs in TV where there isn't a minimum wage being offered and also won't accommodate blanket applications for multiple jobs. The new Bedford Studio site has been designed for producers to overcome many of the most challenging obstacles to those looking to get ahead in the industry in much the same way.
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