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The UK government has pledged a further £21m ($25m) in funding for the country’s TV, film and video game sectors.The department for digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) has formally confirmed that the UK Global Screen Fund, which was launched … Continued

Anwen Griffiths and Dr Romana Ramzan and have been appointed to the Board of the British Film Institute. Robin Saunders, Andrew Smith and Phil Stokes have also been reappointed to the Board. The Secretary of State has also reappointed Robin … Continued

United Kingdom (UK) has concluded a two-day inaugural ‘Creatives Trade Mission’ in Lagos in its ongoing commitment to support the growth and development of Nigeria’s trade and investment sector. Source: Nigeria, UK to Boost Film Making Industry, Others – allAfrica.com

Change is in the air for the UK’s public film funders. Mia Bays is five months into her three-year tenure steering the British Film Institute (BFI) Film Fund while its 10-year funding strategy review is poised to go out to … Continued

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Monica Chadha, Edgar Wright, Scott Stuber, Elizabeth Karlsen and Laura Miele to the Board of the BFI Governors for a term of four years commencing on 09 May … Continued

The world’s leading film festival for movies made by or featuring people with learning disabilities or autism has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a tour which visited Sheffield. Source: Oska Bright Film Festival: Leading film event visits Sheffield on UK … Continued