Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has welcomed the British Film Commission’s decision to confirm Birmingham and the wider West Midlands as the UK’s eighth production hub for inward investment in film and high-end television. The move gives the region new recognition as a destination for major screen projects.
The announcement is significant for Birmingham and the West Midlands because production hub status can help attract more overseas-backed film and TV work. For the local screen sector, that points to stronger visibility, greater industry confidence and fresh opportunities tied to large-scale productions.
Knight’s support reflects his long-running connection to Birmingham and his wider interest in building the area’s profile as a centre for filmmaking and premium television. With Peaky Blinders so closely associated with the city, his backing adds weight to the idea that the region can play a bigger role in the UK production landscape.
The British Film Commission’s confirmation places the West Midlands alongside other recognised production centres across the country. For Birmingham, the new status is likely to be seen as a boost for future investment, studio activity and the region’s ambitions in film and high-end TV.
