The British Film Industry

How many people are employed in the film industry in the UK today?

In 2015, around 66,000 people worked in the UK film industry.

What role does the British film industry have in promoting and financing British independent films?

Smaller companies such as BBC or Channel4 will help finance British films such as I Daniel Blake

What is 'Framestore' and what is it famous for producing?

Framestore is a British visual effects company based near Oxford Street in London. It is famous for producing visual effects for films and have won awards based on these visual effects.

What does Pinewood studios do and how old is it?

Pinewood studios is a British film and television studio and was first opened for business in the 1930s making it over 70 years old. Famous films produced by Pinewood: 

• Tomb Raider
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
• Casino Royale
• Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

What is produced at Elstree Studios and where is it based?

Elstree studios produce film and television and is located at Borehamwood, a town in southern Hertfordshire. It was established in 1920 and is financed by smaller businesses.

What is Leavesden Studio

Is a film studio and is famous for producing the Harry Potter Franchise and is located in Leavesden in Hertfordshire.

What is Film London?

Its a strategic agency for film and media in London and supports the growth and development of film and TV. They can help you find a location to film, help plan your shoots etc.

What is the 'Cultural Test'?

Where you can qualify your film as British by taking a Cultural Test and if they pass, they get access to the UK film tax relief.

What Benefits are there to film companies producing their films in London?

Its tax free