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The UK Film Council (UKFC) was a non-departmental public body set up in 2000 to develop and promote the film industry in the UK.
Jul 27, 2020 · How did the UK Film Council, a New Labour-created film body, get dismantled by the coalition government in 2010? Screen talks to the key players and assesses the consequences for the UK film industry.
Jul 30, 2020 · In the second part of our feature looking at the UK Film Council 10 years after abolition, Screen talks to key players about its achievements, missteps and lasting impact on the UK film...
Feb 27, 2015 · 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 government. In doing so, it incorporated the British Film Commission, which was established in 1991 to promote inward investment and three existing bodies investing in film production.
The Film Council was set up in 2000 to promote the UK film industry. It was abolished in 2011.
Feb 2, 2024 · More than 13 years after government minister Jeremy Hunt stood up in Parliament to announce the abolition of the UK Film Council (UKFC), the body held its first reunion.
Mar 30, 2023 · As the national film development agency for the United Kingdom, the UK Film Council has been at the forefront of promoting and funding British films. It has provided financial support to over 1,000 feature films since its establishment, with a total budget of over £1 billion.
