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To keep Glasgow's reputation as a recognised centre for film and television production, GFO offers strategic measures which allow local SME's to sustain a competitive advantage in the UK.

Creating businesses of scale is essential for the sustainable growth and development of the sector. GFO will work with local production companies and facilities & service companies to help develop more businesses of scale within the city, working with businesses that have demonstrated high growth potential whatever their size.

We can provide subsidy and advice to tackle the barriers to growth and service your general business planning needs. The majority of funds required to implement business strategies will be accessed from other sources. GFO will signpost our client companies to key agency partners that operate in the wider business development network in Glasgow, providing a comprehensive guidance service to access the best expert advice available and the most appropriate funding for our clients' needs.

GFO also continues to encourage enterprising attitudes to help develop a strong industry that can be internationally competitive. We realise that the constantly changing market environment requires specialist forms of support. Whether it be accessing new markets, negotiating joint ventures or nailing that elusive minimum guarantee.

"GFO gave us fantastic support. Not only did we access finance but they also set up our negotiations with the Jacket's Production Team allowing us to compete with the traditionally strong London post production market." Simon Cull, Director, Serious Facilities on supplying high spec editing equipment to 'The Jacket' and GFO's assistance in accessing finance from both Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Executive RSA Fund.