2008
13/08/2008 UK Film Council supports Film Education
It was announced today that Film Education, the organisation that develops educational materials and services around films and filmmaking, has been awarded £750,000 from the UK Film Council's UK-Wide Film Education Fund.
7/08/2008 Film London's Microwave scheme calls for applications
Film London's highly successful micro-budget film-making scheme, Microwave, has opened for the next round of applications. This year's entry deadline is Friday 26th September 2008.
6/08/2008 Brideshead Revisited - a strong performer at the US box office
The new British film Brideshead Revisited is proving a big hit with US audiences having grossed nearly $1.7 million after 10 days.
1/08/2008 Production companies supported by UK Film Council's Vision Awards
Applications invited for new funding for innovative UK producers
31/07/2008 Independent cinemas get a Lottery makeover
More than 50 independent cinemas across the UK have benefited from a £475,000 injection of Lottery cash from the UK Film Council to help upgrade facilities and enhance the cinema-going experience for audiences.
28/07/2008 NESTA/UK Film Council Digital Innovation in Film Participants Announced
NESTA and the UK Film Council have named the 12 independent film businesses who will participate in the Digital Innovation in Film programme.
21/07/2008 $3 billion box office bonanza for British Film in 2007
British films were a $3 billion hit last year, according to the latest statistics published today by the UK Film Council.
Beatles legend Lennon, a graphic heroine, and stories about love and politics set for new films backed by the Lottery
14/07/2008 BAFTA Scotland Awards 2008: Call for entries
BAFTA Scotland has announced the call for entries for The Lloyds TSB BAFTA Scotland Awards 2008. Categories will include film, television, animation and interactive media.
11/07/2008 Toronto Talent Lab, Canada
Toronto Talent Lab and Skillset are excited to once again present an opportunity for two talented Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) filmmakers to participate in the Talent Lab programme.
