Photo: ODT filesThe exciting and growing job opportunities in the film industry will be highlighted during a panel discussion as part of the Options 2021 event next week. ‘‘My focus is on screen projects, where there are lots of opportunities for meaningful employment for local people,’’ Mr Deaker said. ‘‘Now, we have 60 local people on the crew of this new project, out of a team of 130, which is great to see,’’ Mr Deaker said. ‘‘The level of inquiries about filming in the region has doubled during the pandemic - right now we have three large scale projects filming in the region at the same time. ‘‘This is very good for our economy and for job prospects.’’• The ‘‘Careers and opportunities in film’’ seminar will be held from 2.30pm, as part of the Otago Pop-Up Job Shop - Options 2021 on Tuesday, March 30, at the Glenroy Auditorium.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 28, 2021 02:48 UTC