British Film Commission teams with BFI, UK government, industry partners on COVID-19 measures
The organisation attracts and supports inward investment in the UK. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
UK cinema workers take action over contract terminations following coronavirus closures
UK cinema workers have taken action after being left in the dark following coronavirus closures. The biggest chains have closed cinemas in the UK, including the likes of Cineworld, Odeon and Vue, with the government urging people to stay indoors. As the Guardian reports, … Continued
UK confirms plan to exit Creative Europe funding program
The UK will not participate in the next Creative Europe funding program, which has awarded almost €90m ($100m) to hundreds of UK-based cultural and creative organisations and audiovisual companies between 2014 and 2018. The decision, prompted by publication of the … Continued
Pact calls on government to support the UK’s indie film and TV sector
Organisation trying to provide clarity on ‘force majeure’ clause in contracts. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Odeon, Cineworld, Picturehouse, Vue to close all UK and Ireland cinemas due to coronavirus
Odeon shuts cinemas with immediate effect; Cineworld and Picturehouse to close doors in Ireland today (March 17) and the UK from tomorrow (March 18). Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
BFI chief pledges support to UK industry amid “unprecedented challenge”
BFI chief executive Ben Roberts has issued a statement on the novel coronavirus outbreak amid a wave of production and festival postponements and theatre closures around the globe. Concerns over the spread of the virus saw the UK box office … Continued