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Putting film in the spotlight

Plans to create a more sustainable future for the British film industry were announced today by Ed Vaizey.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

set out a package of measures to support UK film makers, creating financial stability and a more direct and open relationship with the Government.

The key parts of the proposal include:

  • The will take on a key role as the lead strategic film body and distributor of Lottery funds to UK film makers.聽 Lottery funds for film will rise from around 拢27m聽currently to around 拢43m annually by 2014
  • will be given a UK-wide responsibility to promote this country as the best place to invest in film

A sustainable film industry

Mr Vaizey also announced:

  • DCMS and BFI will lead a review on how to build a more sustainable film industry and develop audiences for British films
  • The BFI will work with Film London, and to consider the role BAFTA and BBC Worldwide could play to support the distribution of British films abroad
  • English are transforming their network into Creative England, a more efficient structure with an expanded remit to support the creative industries

鈥淏ritain has a vibrant film industry and world renowned skills, expertise, and creativity,鈥澛爏aid Mr Vaizey.聽鈥漈he proposals I have announced today will give the industry the financial certainty it needs. The valuable tax credit remains, Lottery funding will increase and the BFI will be the flagship body for the delivery of the UK film policy.鈥

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Published 24 December 2010