The British Film Commission (BFC) is the national agency with a remit to maximise and support the production of international feature film and television in the UK.
The British Film Commission (BFC) is the national agency with a remit to maximise and support the production of international feature film and television in the UK.
With expert teams in the UK and US, The British Film Commission is available to respond to queries 24 hours a day.
For press enquiries please contact enquiries@britishfilmcommission.org.uk or +44 (0)20 7613 7675
Responding today (15 March 2023) to the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spring Budget, which sets out a package of reforms to the audio-visual tax reliefs, the British Film Commission welcomed the package of measures, which clearly demonstrates Government’s recognition of and commitment to the continued growth and success of the UK’s film and high-end TV sector. Read more
Berlin International Film Festival is celebrating it’s 73rd this year, and members of the British Film Commission team attended Berlin’s European Film Market (16th-22nd February) to represent the UK’s screen industries, along with the UK’s national and regional industry partners, at the dedicated UK stand. Read more
British Film Commission (BFC) and FILM in AUSTRIA, the National Film Commission for Austria, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim of enhancing the collaboration between the UK and Austrian screen industries, as well as facilitating film and high-end TV production between the two territories. Read more
Official Film and High-end TV (HETV) production statistics released today by the British Film Institute (BFI) demonstrate the strength and ongoing resilience of the UK’s screen sectors. With inward investment spend reaching £5.37 billion, a 6% increase on 2021 figures, the UK’s film and HETV industry continues to reinforce its globally recognised position as a first-class production centre. Read more
Today (Oslo, 2 November), the British Film Commission (BFC) and the Norwegian Film Commission (NFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim of enhancing the collaboration between the UK and Norwegian screen industries, as well as facilitating film and high-end TV production between the two territories. Read more
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Communications Consultant / Manager to work on a Freelance or Part time, Fixed Term Contract basis with our Communications team to manage and deliver communications support for the British Film Commission over the period of the contract. Read more
We are proud to present our brand-new suite of showreels, each focusing on one of the UK’s nations and regions, England, London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We invite you to take a moment to celebrate the UK’s world-class industry; our award-winning talent, diverse range of unique locations, excellent studios, facilities and crew, cutting-edge VFX and Post-Production, reliable tax reliefs, and film-friendly policies.
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Supporting the UK’s skills pipeline is a priority for the British Film Commission. With this in mind, we partnered with Screen Alliance Wales through funding three bespoke film and TV production workshops, with a focus on key industry skill areas. The free workshops offered a total of 36 participants in-depth training sessions in Health and Safety, Carpentry and Location management. Read more
Cannes Film Festival is celebrating its 75th edition this year, and members of the British Film Commission team attended the Cannes Film Market (17th-25th May), to meet with our European partners, present our work at the UK Pavilion, and showcase the UK’s nations and regions, England, London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Read more
Today (20 May 2022) the British Film Commission (BFC) and the Italian Film Commissions (IFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration between the UK and Italian screen industries, as well as to facilitate film and high-end television production between the two countries. Read more
The British Film Commission, as part of this year’s SeriesFest in Denver, Colorado (4th- 11th May) hosted a panel discussion featuring leading experts in the fields of mental health services, accessibility standards, and sustainability, who shared first-hand insights into how these important new roles and regulations are impacting today’s and future productions. Read more
Today, the British Film Commission, in consultation with industry, has updated its Working Safely During COVID-19 in Film and High-end TV Drama Production guidance, to reflect UK Government’s Living with COVID-19 plan.
The revised guidance aims to help productions in continuing to manage the risk of COVID-19 as part of their Health and Safety considerations and provides advice on sensible precautions to take to support their cast and crew, including advice on Mental Health and Wellbeing on set. The British Film Commission will continue to review this guidance in line with changes to Government regulations and the evolution of industry practices.
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We’re delighted that The PGGB 2022 Inspiration Award sponsored by BCD Media and Entertainment, has been awarded to Samantha Perahia MBE, British Film Commission’s Head of Production UK, for the continuous guidance, advice and support she has provided to the UK film and high-end TV production sector, particularly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
British Film Commission (BFC) in partnership with The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB), marked the completion of its inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Mentor Scheme last night (Monday 21 February) at a House of Commons reception hosted by the Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Kemi Badenoch. Read more
UK Film and High-End TV (HETV) inward investment figures released today by the British Film Institute (BFI) highlight the ongoing strength, creativity and resilience of the UK’s screen industries, with inward investment spend from major international productions in 2021 topping record levels, at £4.713 billion. This is an increase of 86% on 2020’s figure. Read more
The British Film Commission (BFC) is seeking to instruct a supplier to undertake analysis to measure the value of the UK as a European production hub. Read more
The British Film Commission (BFC) is extending its partnership with The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) by investing a further £100k in a raft of targeted PGGB training courses, designed to increase access to experienced and diverse crew as new stage space continues to expand in the UK. Read more
The BFC is looking for a Stage Space Administrator to join our team in London. Read more
The British Film Commission is looking for a communications assistant to work closely with our teams in London and Los Angeles. Read more
Today (21 October) the British Film Commission (BFC) and the Spain Film Commission (SFC) are signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration to facilitate film and high-end television production between the UK and Spain. Read more
The British Film Commission today launches its brand-new VFX and Post Production Directory, highlighting vendors located throughout the UK that can accommodate major feature film and high-end television projects. Read more
Today (2 August) Blackstone and Hudson Pacific Properties announced plans to create a major new centre for film, TV and digital production in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. Read more
On 19 July 2021, the UK entered a new phase in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To support businesses through this next phase, the British Film Commission’s 'Working Safely During COVID-19 in Film and High-end TV Drama Production' guidance will continue to provide advice on sensible precautions productions can take to manage risk and support their cast and crew.
Today, the BFC’s 'Working Safely During COVID-19 in Film and High-end TV Drama Production' (Version 7.0) has been amended to reflect Step 4 of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown. Read more
The British Film Commission are looking to hire an Information and Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover). Read more
The BFC is seeking to commission a supplier to establish the scope and nature of post-Brexit requirements for visa and work permits on UK personnel working on feature films and HETV in key EU/EEA jurisdictions. Read more
The British Film Commission is seeking to commission a supplier to undertake a programme of research that accurately and credibly measures the impact of inward investment production activity on key UK production hubs and their local and regional economies. Read more
UK Film and High-End TV (HETV) inward investment figures released today demonstrate the UK screen industry’s resilience as it continues on the road to a strong recovery following the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
The British Film Commission is seeking to establish a Framework of multiple Suppliers from across the UK that can provide property-specific Professional Support Services, to assist with our work in promoting the UK as a destination of choice for studio space. Read more
The British Film Commission is seeking a Research Practice to provide ongoing comprehensive research, analysis, an understanding and reporting on property matters, to assist with our work in promoting the UK as a destination of choice for studio space. Read more
The British Film Commission is seeking a consultant to create an Evaluation Framework, that assists our work in promoting the UK as a destination of choice for studio space. Read more
The British Film Commission responded to the UK Government’s announcement earlier this evening (Saturday 31 October) of a second, month-long national lockdown for England, commencing on Thursday 05 November until Wednesday 02 December. Read more
Government and Industry give green light to British Film Commission Production Guidance for Film and High-End TV Drama, kick-starting UK screen sector’s recovery Read more
British Film Commission commences consultation on Production Protocols for Inward Investment TV and Film industry to aid recovery Read more
The British Film Commission (BFC) is very aware of the significant impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on the global film and TV industry, including in the UK and the US. While the situation is still evolving, we wanted to let you know what the BFC, along with our industry partners, is doing to help support individuals and business during this unprecedented and unsettling time.
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The British Film Commission, together with the BFI and its industry stakeholders, is working to address the challenges faced by the inward investment screen sector and mitigate against the impact of COVID-19 Read more
The Budget allocates £4.8 million to expand the work of the British Film Commission to promote the UK as a destination of choice for studio space investment
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Record-breaking figures released today highlight the ongoing strength and creativity of the UK’s screen industries, with inward investment spend from major international productions topping £3.04 billion. Read more
The new BFC 2020 showreel is now available on our site, featuring some of the internationally renown projects which have been proudly made in the UK! Read more
We’re delighted to announce that the British Film Commission (BFC) has teamed up with Screen International to launch the new, digitised UK in Focus microsite Read more
The British Film Commission are looking to hire a 'Business Development Coordinator' and 'Research and Communications Assistant'. Read more
Concise answers to the key questions the screen industries have on Brexit Read more
The 91st Academy Awards took place this Sunday evening, celebrating the artistic and technical merit of the film industry, and the British Film Commission was thrilled to see a wealth of British talent taking home awards, for their accomplishments both on screen and off screen. Read more
UK independent film sector also buoyant with higher production spend and bigger audience share
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British Film Commission Launches Third Edition of UK in Focus Magazine Read more
UK production spend worth £7.9b in a single year, the highest ever recorded
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The British Film Commission (BFC) represented at the annual Cannes International Film Festival in its role supporting and promoting the UK film and television industry. Read more
Record-breaking figures released today highlight the strength and creativity of the UK’s film and high-end TV industries, with inward investment spend from major international productions topping £2.37 billion ($3.35 billion). Read more
This year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) spotlighted just under 40 UK films heralding another strong year for the UK industry. Read more
In partnership with MBI publications Screen and Broadcast, the British Film Commission has launched ‘UK in Focus’, a yearly publication dedicated to UK film and high-end television production, at Cannes Film Festival 2016. Read more
Following Film London’s involvement in C21’s growing, annual International Drama Summit in London, the British Film Commission (BFC) is excited to be an industry partner of Drama Summit West, which is being held at The London Hotel in West Hollywood on Friday May 20th. Read more
The British Film Commission recently had a presence at the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Locations and Global Finance Show, which took place in Burbank on 21-23 April and was attended by over 2,600 people. Read more
The British Film Commission (BFC), supported by UKTI’s Northern Powerhouse Fund, brought six key decision-makers from the North American film and television industry to the north of England this week for an overview of the region’s key crew, talent, facilities, studios and locations. The initiative forms part of the BFC’s ongoing mission to encourage inward investment, boost employment and cement the UK’s status as the lead destination for world-class film and television production. Read more
The UK film industry is celebrated in style as Brits once again claimed success across the board at the 88th Academy Awards. Read more
The British Film Commission welcomes figures published today by the BFI’s Research and Statistics Unit, which reveal that inward investment film production spend for the UK has topped £1bn for the second consecutive year – the first time it has done so since records began. The figures also show a huge 20% leap for high-end television inward investment and co-productions. Read more
