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Mar 31, 2011 · The UK Film Council (UKFC) was a non-departmental public body set up in 2000 to promote and develop the UK film industry and it was funded by numerous sources, notably the National Lottery. The UK Film Council, back by the National Lottery, participated in the funding and the production of the 2005 film alongside Pathé. On 31 March 2011, the UK Film Council was abolished and many of its functions were passed to the British Film Institute.
The Film Council (renamed the UK Film Council in 2003) opened its doors in April 2000 as a non-departmental public body working at arm’s length from the govern-ment. In doing so, it incorporated the British Film Commission, which was estab-lished in 1991 to promote inward investment and three existing bodies investing in film production.
The British Council film team is made up of film industry experts, together with selected freelance colleagues, working across genres and disciplines. Contact If you are a filmmaker, festival programmer, games/VR professional, or emerging UK talent working in film, get in touch.
At this year’s BFI London Film Festival, we asked Iain Reid, the Canadian best-selling author of Foe, about the one UK Film that he wants everyone to watch. On My Screen: Neil Boyle Kensuke's Kingdom's co-director Neil Boyle reveals the one UK director he wants you to watch.
BFI Replay. A new free-to-access digital archive exclusively available in UK public lending libraries. Discover thousands of digitised videos and television programmes from the 1960s to the 2010s, offering a glimpse into Britain’s past, its people and places. Find out more.
The BFC provides. Bespoke production support and troubleshooting. Assistance with sourcing studios, facilities, locations, key crew and talent for major productions. Comprehensive guidance on the UK’s film and TV tax reliefs and production funding. Advice on production-related regulations and permits including visas.
Feb 4, 2022 · The Bond film No Time To Die was the highest grossing film of the year with £96.6 million. The top 20 films of the year collectively grossed £441 million, accounting for 73% of the total box office; the top 20 UK qualifying film releases grossed £234 million; and the top 20 qualifying independent films releases grossed £26.8 million.
