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All articles by British Film Commission
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PromotionWhat are the major film and TV facilities around the UK?
Reasons to film in the UK include “a competitive cost base, fantastic facilities and locations, and additional top-up funding on top of the UK-wide fiscal credits.”
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PromotionHitting the high notes: How the UK became a top destination for film and TV music recording
“All the U.K. studios have different characters and different sounds,” notes leading UK composer Rachel Portman.
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PromotionSupporting role: how the UK film and TV sector is making progress on mental health
The key to making proper change is to ensure that mental health support becomes a standard part of production planning, says one expert.
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PromotionIn pictures: British Film Commission roundtable explores co-pro strategies
Leading film executives explored ways to enhance international collaboration, during a Screen International and British Film Commission roundtable.
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PromotionFuture-proofing the UK’s studio sector: why investing in sustainability brings "commercial advantages"
The BFC is preparing for the launch of their ‘Progressing Studio Sustainability’ guide.
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Promotion15 rising UK writers and directors with global appeal
Directing and writing talent is one of the essential criteria for any projects looking to apply for the new IFTC.
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PromotionWhy tax relief uplift is “a brilliant win” for UK VFX sector
The autumn budget confirmed increased tax relief for visual effects in film and high-end TV.
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PromotionMade in the UK: 20 major film and high-end TV projects to look out for in 2025
Here are some of the projects supported by the British Film Commission that are hitting screens in 2025.
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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.