Topic 3: Funding of British Cinema

Classwork Task:

Go to the website for the UK Film Council and follow the 'funding' link. There are three main funds by which the Council supports the British Cinema Industry. They are:

1. The Film Fund
2. The Innovation Fund
3. The Prints and Advertising Fund

In groups, find out as much as you can about what these funds are designed to support, and prepare a presentation for the rest of the class. Make sure that you also read the Funding FAQs which contain lots of useful facts and figures.


Prep Essay:

Read the articles below and answer the following question: What are some of the problems facing the funding of the British film industry, and what efforts are being made to overcome them? (800-1000 words)

Your answer must make reference to information found in these articles:

• British Film Industry Faces Funding Battle Despite Slumdog Success
• British film funding takes a new direction
• Financing the film industry