What actions it is taking to encourage the shooting and production in Scotland of major film projects.

The Scottish Executive provides funding for Scottish Screen. Scottish Screen, together with local film commissions, promotes Scottish film locations and talent. Scottish Screen, as the National Lottery distributor for film production in Scotland, can also assist with film finance. In co-operation with Dumfries and Galloway Council and Scottish Enterprise Dumfries and Galloway, it has agreed additional finance to enable "Magdalene" to be filmed in Dumfries this summer. Other feature films being produced in Scotland this year include "Morvern Callar".