Monday, January 16, 2012

BFI STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO FILM POLICY REVIEW REPORT

Commissioned last May by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey, “A Future for British Film – it begins with the audience” is the report published today by an independent review panel, chaired by Lord Chris Smith. The report contains a total of 56 recommendations to Government, industry and the British Film Institute (BFI).

BFI response to the report:

“Against the backdrop of a record year for British film and film talent, we welcome this report which rightly places audiences at the heart of future UK film policy.

The BFI has enjoyed a fruitful dialogue with Chris Smith, the panel, and with the industry, as we have all engaged with the development of this report which looks at the film sector completely in the round. We share the exciting ambition to drive a vibrant and prosperous future for British film and offer audiences excellence and choice.

We look forward to considering the recommendations in the report and the Government’s response to it. The recommendations will help inform and define the BFI’s forward plan in support of the whole film sector.”

The review can be seen online at 

www.culture.gsi.gov.uk

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