UK Film Council
The UK Film Council was a British film funding agency . It was founded in 2000 by the British government ( Blair cabinet ).
The London-born director, screenwriter and producer Alan Parker was appointed first chairman of the UKFC in 2000 . He was followed by the film producers Stewart Till (2004–2009) and Tim Bevan (since 2009).
The Council was responsible for all state film funding from the Ministry of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It was run like a private company. Its aim was to develop and promote the national film industry and culture in the country. The UK Film Council was funded by the National Lottery and government funds. Between 2000 and 2010, around 900 films were funded with over 160 million pounds.
In July 2010 the new Conservative government of David Cameron resolved to dissolve the UK Film Council. The state film subsidy is not affected by the closure, administrative expenses of around 3 million pounds per year should be saved. Since April 2011, the British Film Institute has taken on most of the UK Film Council's duties.
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Individual evidence
- ^ UK Film Council axed . The Guardian, July 26, 2010.
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