The government has made three promotional films to highlight the benefits of living and working in the Isle of Man.

It has been created as part of a skilled worker promotional campaign and will support the Department for Enterprise’s work toward increasing the island’s economically active population.

Minister for Enterprise Laurence Skelly MHK said: ’Locate Isle of Man [the section of the Department for Enterprise that is trying to attract more people to live in the island] has created these videos as an engaging and informative communication tool to share with both individuals looking to relocate and those considering re-entering the Isle of Man’s workforce.

’We hope that they will be shared by both our local community and the Manx diaspora around the world, as well as businesses who are actively recruiting off-island.

’The sentiment of each film highlights the island’s diverse and healthy economy and the benefits of living, working and doing business in the Isle of Man.

’Increasing the economically active population directly and positively impacts our island by enabling our businesses to grow and support the wider economy.

’Attracting, retaining and enabling new skills and talents within our workforce will ensure we have the services and facilities in place to continue our island’s success.’

The videos feature three people who value the island as a destination for the development of their careers and the quality of life the island offers.

The first of the three videos is focused on Michael Wells, an IT manager at Derivco Isle of Man who moved to the island with his family one year ago from South Africa.

The second features Pippa Lovell, founder and head chef at Versa IOM, a local foraging restaurant located at the Foraging Vintners site in Port Erin. Ms Lovell recently won the San Pellegrino Social Responsibility Award for her environmental awareness as a chef.

The third provides a case study of Vanina Finocchi, a radiologist at Noble’s Hospital who moved to the island from Rome.

All three films, which were shot by Douglas based videographer Glenn Whorrall are now available on the locate.im website and will also be shared on Locate Isle of Man’s social media and wider communication platforms, campaigns and advertising.