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BFI: A New Era for British Film
Film makes a key contribution to the UK economy as well as playing a vital role in the cultural richness of the country. Explore this site to discover the many ways in which the BFI supports and partners the UK film industry.
British films and tax relief
How to qualify as British under the Cultural Test or the UK's Co-production Agreements.
Lead body for Film
The BFI is now the lead body for film in the UK which includes a role as a lottery distributor, with responsibility for funding film development and production; training; distribution and exhibition; supporting film UK-wide; film certification, the Cultural Test and co-production; strategic development; industry research and statistics; and the MEDIA Desk UK. The role of the British Film Commission in encouraging inward investment work transfers to Film London.
Click here for the BFI and here for Film London and here to read the FAQs on the transfer of functions from the former UK Film Council.
