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444 articles available in total starting from 30/10/2002. Last article published on 09/01/2019.

English regions get £18m windfall

The UK Film Council (UKFC) will invest £18m over the coming two years in the English regions to provide a fillip to their local film industries and increase public access to UK screen heritage. Of...  

09/04/2008 | Industry | UK

Lumina acquires “Salt” flavour

London based Lumina films has changed its name to the Salt Co. The company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Film Collective (IFC), is involved in the financing, production...  

08/04/2008 | Industry | UK

D-UK to launch in May

Director Michael Apted has kick-started the process that will lead to the launch of a UK directors’ guild in May. The new organization, titled Directors UK (D-UK) will have Paul Greengrass as...  

27/03/2008 | Industry | UK

British film companies set for Hong Kong push

Film ties between the UK and Hong Kong will receive a massive boost at the Hong Kong Filmart (March 17-20), where 134 UK films, including six premieres, will be showcased. The UK Film Council and...  

17/03/2008 | Industry | UK

NESTA, UKFC to explore digital domain

The National Endowment for Science, Technology & the Arts (NESTA) and the UK Film Council have launched an initiative designed to drive growth in British independent cinema using the online route....  

14/03/2008 | Industry | UK

Pirates will cease upon ISP warning

According to a new survey, seven out of 10 pirates illegally downloading content will stop if warned by their Internet Service Provider (ISP). The 2008 Digital Entertainment Survey, an independent...  

06/03/2008 | Industry | UK

Murdoch, Egan join UKFC Board

Minister for Culture Margaret Hodge has appointed Shine Group Chairman/CEO Elisabeth Murdoch and Potboiler Productions founder Gail Egan to the UK Film Council’s Board of Directors for four years....  

22/02/2008 | Industry | UK

Dyke takes over as BFI chairman

Greg Dyke has been appointed as the new chairman of the British Film Institute (BFI). He takes over for a four-year term from Anthony Minghella, who was the chair since 2003. Dyke’s last high...  

18/02/2008 | Industry | UK

DVD market shows record growth

The British DVD market reached sales of 250 million units in 2007, up from 229 million in 2006, growing 0.5% in value to £2.3 billion. Within the top 10, British films accounted for 45% of the...  

23/01/2008 | Industry | UK

British production slumps, box office rises

Production spending in the UK decreased by 15% in 2007, falling to £722.9m compared to 2006’s £855m, according to figures released by the UK Film Council. Inward investment in the UK from...  

22/01/2008 | Industry | UK

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