All UK in focus articles
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PromotionFuture proofing: investment in skills helps UK film and TV crews stay ahead of the pack
“We are in a very strong position right now. There are so many initiatives to up-skill for new entrants, mid-level [workers] and senior level as well.”
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FeaturesHow Hollywood blockbusters like ‘Beetlejuice 2’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ were made in the UK
Here are five recent blockbuster projects that have made the most of what the UK has to offer.
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PromotionFrom business rates to Europe: how the British Film Commission is supporting the UK industry in 2024
One of the BFC’s biggest tasks of recent months has been to secure an essential business rates relief for English studios.
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PromotionHow film and TV producers are benefitting from strong UK-EU co-production partnerships
The UK has struck memorandums of understanding with Spain, Italy, Austria and Malta in the post-Brexit era.
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PromotionFrom veggie burgers to ‘Reuse Hubs’: the smart ways UK film and TV productions are hitting sustainability targets
The British Film Commission (BFC) aims to ensure international productions coming to the UK operate in “the most environmentally sustainable manner they can”.
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PromotionFrom ‘Deadpool 3’ to ‘The Acolyte’: 12 UK-made film and TV projects to watch out for in 2024
The UK remains a world-leading choice for big-budget production.
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Promotion10 emerging UK below-the-line talents to watch
The British Film Commission spotlights 10 talented individuals working across a breadth of below-the-line roles.
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PromotionWhy the UK’s buoyant animation sector is in high international demand
There are several UK companies now capable of making their own animated features, with the sector’s UK talent and facilities increasingly in demand by Hollywood.
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PromotionFrom New York to an Egyptian desert: How recent films and series have used UK locations
Wherever a production may be based, it can take advantage of the diverse and unique locations offered throughout the UK.
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PromotionWhy major projects like ‘The Marvels’ and ‘The Creator’ are using the UK for virtual production
“VP has evolved a huge amount in the last few years, and UK companies have been spearheading this evolution.”
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PromotionHow working with UK and other European partners is proving a hit for productions like ‘Asteroid City’ and ‘Fast X’
International producers who have worked between the UK and other European countries talk about the strong level of support they receive from the commissions.
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PromotionMade in the UK: 16 unmissable film and TV projects to look out for in 2023
Screen profiles some exciting UK-made projects coming to cinemas and streamers over the coming months.
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Promotion12 features and series filmed in the UK to look out for this winter
All the projects are available on a streaming service or broadcaster this winter.
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PromotionHow the UK is aiming to double its studio space by 2025
With the UK’s film and high-end TV production landscape expanding, the British Film Commission’s Stage Space Support and Development strategy is crucial to making more space.
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PromotionFour innovative approaches to up-skilling the UK film and TV workforce
The British Film Commission is supporting the training of new and existing talent to help future-proof the industry.
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PromotionUnsung heroes: celebrating the below-the-line UK talent from film and TV awards contenders
We focus on the skilled UK individuals working in a plethora of roles across award-worthy titles.
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PromotionIn profile: five emerging roles in UK film and TV production
We speak to five people working in emerging roles about their industry experiences.
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FeaturesMade in the UK: 15 film and high-end TV productions to look out for
The UK’s film and high-end TV production landscape is busier than ever, with myriad big- and small-screen projects choosing to utilise the world-leading locations, talent and infrastructure across the country’s nations and regions.
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FeaturesLevelling up: UK film and TV sector makes strides in tackling skills shortage
“With the constant production demand, the need for skills training is one of the most pressing issues facing our industry today.”
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Features18 production companies making global content across the UK’s nations and regions
A snapshot of the multitude of production companies making exciting content across the UK’s nations and regions