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February 3, 2023 Top Stories

Record High for Inward Investment in U.K. TV & Film

February 3, 2023

Inward investment in film and high-end TV production in the U.K. rose by 6 percent in 2022 to reach £5.37 billion ($6.5 billion), according to new numbers released by the British Film Institute (BFI).

December 16, 2021 Analysis, Top Stories

BFI Charts U.K. Screen Tax Relief Benefits

December 16, 2021

The U.K. government's film and television tax incentives resulted in a £13.5 billion boost to the local economy, creating 219,000 jobs, between 2017 and 2019, according to Screen Business, a new independent report published by the BFI.

March 17, 2021 Top Stories

BAFTA & BFI Outline New Anti-Bullying Initiative

March 17, 2021

The BFI and BAFTA are tackling bullying, harassment and racism in the workplace with a new employer Action List for the U.K.'s screen industries, as The Film and TV Charity launches new services that provide immediate support for workers.

February 4, 2021 Analysis, Top Stories

U.K. Film & High-End TV Production Spend Tops £2.34 Billion

February 4, 2021

According to new figures from the BFI, inward investment in U.K. film and high-end TV (HETV) reached £2.34 billion ($3.2 billion) in 2020 despite the initial impact of COVID-19.

November 9, 2020 Top Stories

BFI Invests Over £900K in 15 New Animation Projects

November 9, 2020

The BFI is investing £922,406 ($1.2 million) in new animation projects, as 15 recipients have been selected for the Short Form Animation Fund, which aims to support growth in the U.K. animation sector.

March 25, 2020 Top Stories

Netflix Donates £1 Million to BFI’s Film & TV Emergency Relief Fund

March 25, 2020

The BFI and The Film and TV Charity have aligned to create a new fund, established with a £1 million donation from Netflix, to help support the U.K. creative community in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 30, 2020 Analysis, Top Stories

Film, TV Production Spend in the U.K. Reach Record Levels

January 30, 2020

Inward investment spend from high-end TV in the U.K. reached a record £1.3 billion ($1.7 billion) in 2019, according to BFI.

June 4, 2019 Top Stories

New BFI-Backed Content Fund Launches in the U.K.

June 4, 2019

Calculus Capital and Stargrove Pictures are working with BFI on a new fund to support high-end productions in the U.K.

February 1, 2019 Analysis, Top Stories

High-End U.K. TV Production Tops £1.1 Billion

February 1, 2019

Spending on high-end television production in the U.K. hit £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) in 2018, a 4-percent increase on the previous year and the highest since tax incentives were introduced in 2013, according to the BFI.

October 10, 2018 Analysis, Top Stories

Production Tax Breaks Added £8 Billion to U.K. Economy

October 10, 2018

An independent report commissioned by BFI has found that the tax breaks across high-end TV, kids' content, animation, film and video games added £7.9 billion ($10.4 billion) to the U.K. economy in 2016.

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Record High for Inward Investment in U.K. TV & Film

BFI Charts U.K. Screen Tax Relief Benefits

BAFTA & BFI Outline New Anti-Bullying Initiative

U.K. Film & High-End TV Production Spend Tops £2.34 Billion

BFI Invests Over £900K in 15 New Animation Projects

Netflix Donates £1 Million to BFI’s Film & TV Emergency Relief Fund

Film, TV Production Spend in the U.K. Reach Record Levels

New BFI-Backed Content Fund Launches in the U.K.

High-End U.K. TV Production Tops £1.1 Billion

Production Tax Breaks Added £8 Billion to U.K. Economy

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