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Facilitating cultural exchange within artistic communities

Examine the document penned by Professor Paul Moore from Ulster University, detailing Cultural Brokerage and creative hubs, specifically delving into Future Screens NI and elevating in a pandemic scenario.

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Facilitation of Cultural Exchange and Artistic Communities
Facilitation of Cultural Exchange and Artistic Communities

Facilitating cultural exchange within artistic communities

In a recently published report by Professor Paul Moore of Ulster University, titled "Cultural brokerage and creative clusters", the focus is on the social and cultural impact of Future Screens NI, a key screen industry development agency in Northern Ireland. The report suggests that Future Screens NI's strategies might have a resonance for both local and national policy makers across the UK and, in some cases, internationally.

The report examines a number of case studies, illustrating how Future Screens NI has contributed to the growth of the creative industries through investment in research and development, particularly in the film, television, and digital media sectors.

While specific policy advances made by Future Screens NI in addressing the impact of COVID-19 on the creative economy are not explicitly detailed in the report, it is reasonable to infer that as a key screen sector body, they likely worked in coordination with government and arts funding bodies to:

  • Advocate for and facilitate targeted funding and bursaries for freelancers and creative businesses affected by COVID-19.
  • Support sector guidance to safely resume creative production.
  • Promote the social and cultural value of the screen sector in Northern Ireland's economic recovery plans.

However, precise details on Future Screens NI's COVID-19 policy actions can be found on their official website or in recent sector reports, as this information does not appear within the provided search results.

In addition to the COVID-19 response, the report also offers insights into strategies developed by Future Screens NI to address the migrant and skills needs of creative businesses in the UK. This report, commissioned by the Creative Industries Council, provides a comprehensive analysis of the migrant workforce and the skills required in the creative industries across the UK.

It is worth noting that the report is not directly related to the primary focus of Future Screens NI, which is growth in the creative industries through investment in research and development. The report is also not part of the PEC's campaign Creative Places, which is calling for the government to invest in local creative industries via targeted funding to creative microclusters.

Future Screens NI is one of nine creative clusters in the Arts and Humanities Research Council's Creative Industries Clusters Programme. The agency is focused on delivering technical skills, opportunity, and growth across film and broadcast, animation, games, and immersive technologies in Northern Ireland.

References: - Moore, P (2021) Cultural brokerage and creative clusters. London: Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre and Ulster University. Available from: https://www.our website/assets/publications/Cultural-Brokerage-And-Creative-Clusters-PEC-Report-July-2021.pdf

[1] Arts Council Ireland. (2020). COVID-19: Additional supports for artists and cultural workers. Retrieved from https://www.artscouncil.ie/covid19/additional-supports-for-artists-and-cultural-workers/

[2] Northern Ireland Executive. (2020). COVID-19 Response: Sector-specific guidance for the creative industries. Retrieved from https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/covid-19-response-sector-specific-guidance-creative-industries

  1. The report by Professor Paul Moore highlights that Future Screens NI's strategies might influence local and national policy makers in the UK, and in some cases, internationally, in the realm of policy-and-legislation and politics.
  2. The report, Cultural brokerage and creative clusters, shows how Future Screens NI has contributed to the growth of the creative industries through investment in research and development, particularly in the film, television, and digital media sectors.
  3. The report offers insights into strategies developed by Future Screens NI to address the migrant and skills needs of creative businesses in the UK, providing an analysis of the migrant workforce and the skills required in the creative industries across the UK.
  4. In addition to its primary focus on growth in the creative industries, Future Screens NI is also part of the Arts and Humanities Research Council's Creative Industries Clusters Programme, focusing on delivering technical skills, opportunity, and growth across film and broadcast, animation, games, and immersive technologies in Northern Ireland.
  5. Although specific policy advances made by Future Screens NI in response to COVID-19's impact on the creative economy are not detailed in the report, it is reasonable to infer that they worked with government and arts funding bodies to advocate for and facilitate targeted funding, support sector guidance, and promote the social and cultural value of the screen sector in Northern Ireland's economic recovery plans.
  6. Precise details on Future Screens NI's COVID-19 policy actions can be found on their official website or in recent sector reports, as this information is not included within the report's search results.
  7. The report suggests that Future Screens NI's strategies have a potential resonance for policy makers across the UK and internationally, specifically in the areas of economic development, education, and general-news.
  8. In light of the report's findings, it is important for policy makers to consider the role of creative clusters, such as Future Screens NI, in fostering growth and development within the creative industries, harnessing talent and skills, and contributing to the cultural and social fabric of local communities.

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