The Liverpool Film Office has a strong track record in attracting film & TV production to Liverpool and driving the growth of a sustainable film and TV sector in the City. Based within Culture Liverpool, it is the most established independent service in the UK operating since 1989. Its purpose is to promote the Liverpool City Region through the development of film, TV and digital content; acting as a liaison between the authority and the communities with production companies by educating , setting standards or professionalism, serving as a clearing house for production information and proportionally increasing economic impact of the industry locally. It generates economic impact of approximately £11.5m per year, improves the perceptions of the city internationally and protects businesses and jobs in the creative, hospitality and retail sectors.