This is an interesting report. Shame I had to search in Dutch to find it. You'd think there'd be a copy on an English site somewhere. It's on the site of the House of Representatives, the 2nd Chamber. tweedekamer.nl/downloads/docu…
Published October 2016. 
"The creative industries are the UK’s fastest-growing economic sector. Contribution to growth has far outstripped other sectors for many years now. Our film, television, video games, music, design, fashion fashion and publishing are world-renowned."
"All of this constitutes Brand Britain; this is our calling card across the globe. It is a key driver for future success and employment. The creative industries give the UK its competitive edge. That edge is a consequence of being open and international."
"The result of the referendum on June 23 was not what our members would have preferred; however, within hours we had called the whole sector together." Followed by events to identify the problems.
"What is indisputable is the centrality of the creative industries to the government’s industrial strategy, its Brexit negotiations, and its social agenda. We welcome the PM’s inclusion in her party conference speech of the sector as a strategic priority for economic growth."
"The creative industries, with their entrepreneurial spirit, social engagement and verve, will be at the heart of the dynamic Britain we all seek to create."
So if the PM then regarded it as so important, how did things change to: thetimes.co.uk/article/britis…
The authors recommended "The UK should secure continued ease of movement between UK and EU countries for time-limited activities, such as concert tours and film production."
And "The UK should retain tariff-free access to the EU market for goods."
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