Great future in creative careers, says film producer David Puttnam

Renowned film producer Lord David Puttnam has recently made a strong case for careers in the arts.

“If you take the creative industries, including the digital world, there’s been an explosion to the extent that now there are far more jobs year on year in the creative industries than there are in finance,” he said in an episode of UCC’s Plain Speaking podcast. “You tell that to the average parent and they look at you as though you’re crazy — but, in fact, that is the case.”