10/10/2012 - Additional £200,000 allows agency to maintain US activity

The British Film Commission (BFC) welcomes the launch of the BFI’s (British Film Institute) future looking strategy that provides an additional £200,000 for the agency, thus increasing its annual funding to £600,000. The BFC also announces three new commercial sponsors: Double Negative, MPC and Working Title Films.

The BFI funding enables the BFC to maintain its activity in the US. The BFC will also further investigate opportunities to attract new business from other territories, which is work being carried out in partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of the BFC and Film London said, “We are delighted the BFI has committed an additional £200,000 to the British Film Commission. This will enable us to drive forward in promoting the UK as the best place in the world to produce films and ensuring the UK is attractive to international investment. In tandem with our partnership with UKTI it allows us to explore new territories and capitalise on the potential TV tax credit, ensuring that inward investment through film production remains a growth industry in the UK, delivering for the economy and creating jobs. We would also like to thank our new sponsors Double Negative, MPC and Working Title Films for their generosity. What better endorsement of the work of the BFC than sponsorship from our commercial partners and I am gratefully for their ongoing support.”