Dynamic Dox are pleased to support a wide range of UK businesses, although the creative industry plays a part and is larger than many appreciate.
A contribution of around £100 billion to the economy, above average wage levels and consistent growth deserve recognition. Those working in the field feel this is not the case regarding Brexit.
The Creative Industries Federation (CIF) recently surveyed a number of the UK’s leading creative businesses. A belief in their input being sidelined by the government was clear, in favour of financial services and the automotive sector.
Nobody would dispute the importance of those, although the CIF did point out that “The UK’s creative industries employ 700,000 more people than financial services, and are worth £8 billion more than the automotive sector.”
We supply ATA carnets to all three and believe the answer is to give them equal support, whilst recognising the unusual requirements of the creative field.
Creative Work In Europe
As with the majority of industries, there is real anxiety about a no deal Brexit. Large creative organisations have made clear this is undesirable, as have the army of freelancers, who travel to work in both directions.
Introducing a visa specifically for freelancers has been suggested. To allow them to move around as they do now, equipment able to go freely through customs, no documentation at border crossings.
For freelancers, often working on a tight turnaround and budget, this is part of sustaining their employment. Not least to work internationally and see their input to the economy grow.
There is also a need to maintain the UK as an open, cultural hub and inspire people to take up creative careers. Looking to the future of work, they have a better chance than many of sustaining their role.
We provide ATA carnets to film makers, photographers and others in the creative sector, when they travel outside the EU. Should a similar approach be required within the EU, our team stand ready to help.
Whether that would be a positive for the UK is the point, when being perceived as culturally open matters to doing business in a variety of industries.
Solving problems in the creative field will help other major business sectors. In a country with world leaders, from Aardman to the BBC and renowned freelancers, policy makers need to support them.