The Government's new Culture Minister has officially opened Pinewood Studios' new Independent Film Hub near Slough on his first official visit since being appointed to the role.
The Pinewood Indie Film Hub, in Iver Heath, incorporates sound stages, production offices and workshop spaces, designed to support lower-budget, independent filmmakers.
The Minister, Ian Murray, toured the studios, including the set of the first production to use the hub, Anxious People, starring Angelina Jolie, Aimee Lou Wood, Jason Segel and directed by Marc Forster.
During the visit, he met with directors and producers working on live productions.
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Following the visit, Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts Ian Murray said: "Pinewood's Independent Film Hub is a striking example of the innovation and investment that the Government is championing across the creative industries.
"This world-class facility gives independent filmmakers the tools that they need to bring their visions to life, and it was a pleasure to open it today.
"Our £380 million investment in our Creative Industries Sector Plan, alongside the Independent Film Tax Credit, shows just how serious this Government is about backing our world-leading creative sector.
"By backing facilities like this and the talented people who work in them, we're boosting local jobs, driving economic growth, and enriching the UK’s cultural landscape."
Pinewood Studios is home to Disney in the UK, including Marvel, Lucasfilm and Disney Live Action films.
Recent major releases filmed at the Buckinghamshire site include Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps and The Roses.
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