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Policy priorities

We have set our policy priorities for the next three years. You can also find related policy and strategy papers and links to other relevant parts of the web-site.

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Policy priorityGoalsRecent documents
Diversity and inclusion
  • To help achieve a more diverse and inclusive workforce and film culture and ensure that the funds meet their diversity targets for women, black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, regional applicants as well as overall content or portrayal targets.
Education and literacy
  • To advance the growth of a media literate population in the digital age ensuring these skills are key components in the Government's agenda for life-long learning.
  • To put in place a UK-wide film and moving image strategy to foster and increase understanding and appreciation of film.
Environmental
Sustainability
  • To scope a programme of work to ensure the UK Film Council and UK film play their part in environmental sustainability in the UK.

Fiscal measures

  • To work with the UK Government and the EU to ensure effective long-term fiscal measures are in place to support UK film.
  • To work with public and private sector partners to develop an initiative to provide film companies with better access to corporate finance

Intellectual property and anti-film theft

  • To assist the industry combat copyright theft and infringement; and to help the Government put in place an IP regime that maximises access and the value of rights in the digital age.

International 

  • To work with the Government to modernise the UK's film co-production agreements and to assist the UK industry to benefit fully from them.
  • To help maximise inward investment through film production.
  • To work with the UK Government and the EU to contribute to the development of a strong European audiovisual policy which benefits the UK.
  • To create opportunities for UK film by building and strengthening European, US and international relationships.

National and regional film centres 

  • To assist the creation of a BFI National Film Centre, which harnesses digital media to create a world class centre of excellence for learning and research, and which houses a strengthened BFI London Film Festival.
  • To help develop and enhance key regional film centres as cultural and creative hubs.
Public service broadcasters and digital platforms
  • To work with broadcasters and other platform operators and to improve public access to British and specialised films.
Research and Statistics
  • To gather and publish statistcs and market intelligence and to carry out and disseminate research.