UK independent films to get new level of tax relief
by Dan Cooper | Mar 08, 2024 | News
The new budget finally gives UK producers what they've long hoped for: higher levels of tax relief to reinvigorate homegrown British cinema....
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UK union Bectu calls for government intervention to tackle freelancer 'crisis'
by Dan Cooper | Feb 28, 2024 | News
For lots of professionals in the UK screen industry, the work simply hasn't come back since last year's strikes. Bectu is calling on the government to...
As Hollywood strikes near their conclusion, UK crews are still suffering
by James Harvey | Oct 05, 2023 | Feature
Bectu members held a demonstration in Leicester Square today, urging the AMPTP to strike a deal with the US actors' union, SAG-AFTRA. For thousands of...
UK film workers picket Saltburn premiere at BFI London Film Festival
by Dan Cooper | Oct 05, 2023 | News
A small number of industry workers held a demonstration during the Saltburn premiere to highlight the lack of investment in British film.
Hollywood falling behind UK, other rivals as film production hub
by Dan Cooper | Oct 04, 2023 | News
With Hollywood rivals posting huge growth, Los Angeles seems to be fading as a destination for wide film production.
New Bectu survey reveals three quarters of UK crews out of work
by Dan Cooper | Sep 05, 2023 | News
A new survey from Bectu reveals just how deeply the US strikes have bitten into the UK screen industry. ...
US studios reveal deal offered to striking writers
by Dan Cooper | Aug 23, 2023 | News
A deal has been put forward by the alliance of US studios as hopes rise that the drawn-out writers strike may soon be resolved....
US strike action leaves UK film crews without work or income
by Dan Cooper | Aug 15, 2023 | News
The UK film industry's reliance on US investment has left many crew members without work for the foreseeable future....
UK streaming revenue up as subscriptions slow and viewership declines
by Dan Cooper | Aug 04, 2023 | News
Echoing other sectors, we're seeing price hikes and new revenue streams compensate for slowing growth in the streaming sector....
UK government to evaluate how to enhance UK screen industry
by Dan Cooper | Jul 21, 2023 | News
After a couple of decades, emerging problems such as AI and a struggling exhibition sector have prompted an industry-wide review. ...
US strikes and increased costs spell trouble for new UK studios
by Dan Cooper | Jul 14, 2023 | News
The current actors' strike couldn't come at a worse time for some British studios who are grappling with spiking costs. ...
German film industry calls for major reform to safeguard future
by Dan Cooper | Jul 03, 2023 | News
In the wake of European countries making similar moves, the German film industry has outlined ambitious plans to protect homegrown cinema. ...
Denmark to add 5% streamer tax, companies aren't happy
by Dan Cooper | Jun 29, 2023 | News
In a bid to protect its homegrown screen industry, Denmark is the latest European nation to take on the might of the streamers. ...
Cineworld files for UK administration
by Dan Cooper | Jun 27, 2023 | News
The cinema chain Cineworld takes drastic action to retool itself for an uncertain future amid stiff competition in the entertainment sector. ...
UK's Equity issues toolkit to protect members from 'unregulated' AI
by Dan Cooper | Jun 09, 2023 | News
The creative industry workers' union Equity has issued a toolkit in response to rising concerns from its members about artificial intelligence. ...
UK on track to double film production space by 2025
by Dan Cooper | May 18, 2023 | News
The UK government's target is to grow the country's production sector by £50bn and create one million new jobs. ...
Survey suggests mental health and well-being improving in UK screen industry
by Dan Cooper | Feb 21, 2023 | News
The UK sector takes another small but positive step in the right direction of safeguarding its growing number of workers. ...
UK screen production boom hits record high (again)
by Dan Cooper | Feb 03, 2023 | News
Filmmaking leads the way as the UK screen industry once again celebrates a record annual spend. More here....
Australia announces streamers must now hit local content quotas
by Dan Cooper | Jan 31, 2023 | News
Streaming platforms such as Disney+ and Netflix will have to produce a set quota of homegrown cinema by 2024....
Filming kicks off on intriguing UK thriller, 7 Keys
by Dan Cooper | Jan 25, 2023 | News
Cameras are rolling on the low-budget British production that packs lots of potential: here's a bit more on 7 Keys....
UK government accused of failing the British film industry
by Dan Cooper | Jan 24, 2023 | News
The UK's creative sector is the victim of a 'baffling failure' on the part of the UK government, according to a new report. ...
Amazon Prime and HBO Max team up in France
by Dan Cooper | Jan 13, 2023 | News
Amazon Prime and HBO Max are offering a combined service in France ahead of HBO Max's standalone release in 2024. ...
BFI urges UK film industry to tackle 'critical' lack of crew
by Dan Cooper | Jun 29, 2022 | News
The British Film Institute recommends that 1% of the sector's income should be spent on addressing the issue of crew shortage, it has been...
18 films are set for release in UK cinemas this Friday
by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Even with The Batman still eating up box office money, a staggering 18 films are launching in the UK at the end of the week....
Chancellor announces plans to replace parts of EU funding pot for UK films
by Dan Cooper | Nov 26, 2020 | News
A budgetary outline has been announced by the government that will shape the future of the UK's independent film production sector....
UPDATED: UK cinemas - a list of which ones have reopened their doors
by Dan Cooper | Aug 10, 2020 | News
There's still some uncertainty as to which cinemas in the UK are open and which aren't: here's our list of all the ones we know of whose doors are...
July 4th looks like the target date for UK cinemas to consider reopening
by Simon Brew | May 12, 2020 | News
UK cinemas are heading towards a possible opening of their doors in July, in the light of the latest government guidance....
Midlands accents on screen: building a regional identity in film
by Hope Brotherton | Jan 28, 2020 | Feature
The Birmingham accent is rarely heard on screen - but, as Hope Brotherton discovers, something is being done about that....
The block-booking of Pinewood Studios: good for UK film?
by Film Stories | Nov 22, 2019 | Feature
Disney is all but taking over Pinewood Studios for the next decade - but is this is a good or bad thing, we wonder....
Debut short film just 10% away from goal - with just 4 days to go
by Charlotte Harrison | Mar 12, 2019 | Feature, News
The Call Centre, the debut short film by writer, director and producer Louisa Connolly-Burnham, has just four more days to meet its £15,000 goal....
The Man With His Fingers In His Ears looking to participate in the international film festival circuit
by Charlotte Harrison | Mar 03, 2019 | News
A completed short film from the UK is looking for funding so it can participate in the international film festival circuit. ...
