The British Film Industry: Sixth Report of Session 2002-03, Volume I, HCP 667-I

Title: The British Film Industry: Sixth Report of Session 2002-03, Volume I, HCP 667-I
Date: 18 Sep 2003
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Publisher: House of Commons Culture Media and Sport Committee
Category: Surveys and Reports
Subject: Audience / User Research; Film
Inactive: No
Description: Whilst the success of the British film industry in grappling with the many challenges it faces is largely in the hands of creative, entrepreneurial and business talent in the private sector, there is a range of issues involving public policy also affecting its success.

These issues include: the maintenance of an attractive tax regime; resources, assistance and strategic leadership offered by the UK Film Council; and improvements in training and development. Public policy has a role to play in strengthening the industry in order to generate substantial economic rewards and important cultural benefits.

The report’s findings include the following: there should be more support for British films from the public service broadcasters, for example, the BBC should increase its involvement with feature film production; "Section 48" tax relief for British film producers, should be urgently reviewed by the Government; there should be more government support (including funding) for the UK Film Council; the working relationship between bfi [the British Film Institute] and the UK Film Council, should be improved.

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