EXCLUSIVE: A last-ditch attempt to convince the UK’s Culture Department (DCMS) to extend the £500M ($680M) insurance backstop beyond April 30 has been taking place behind the scenes this week…
, the UK government has been “monitoring” what action will be needed to help commercial insurers return to market when the Scheme ends but attendees at the latest meeting yesterday said it is now accepted that these insurers won’t come back until at least September.“The UK government has its head in the sand,” they added. “They are saying we’re in a ‘Living with Covid’ phase but can’t accept there is complete failure in the production insurance market.
Another source said broadcasters and indies are “desperately” trying to get the Scheme’s end delayed, although it has already been pushed back three times over the last 18 months. Broadcasters and indies are therefore calling for a transition period for the Scheme between now and September but are fearing the worst.“We have been clear that the Scheme will not be extended, but we continue to support the ongoing growth of the sectors and will continue to monitor what further action is needed following discussions with insurers and the industry,” he said.
“Our Film and TV Production Restart Scheme has helped our world-class screen industries continue to thrive in spite of the huge challenges posed by the pandemic.”“This would be a bitter irony given how successful the Scheme has been at restarting production,” he added. “In order to avoid this scenario we encourage a transition during which sufficient capacity could be built to provide commercial insurance for any production that needs it.
The Film & TV Production Restart Scheme has been helping the cameras roll since summer 2020, registering more than 1,100 productions at last count and supporting shows includingIt pays out 20% of a show’s budget if it is delayed by Covid-19 and 70% if abandoned, and has inspired similar measures in territories such as France.
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