Film - British Council

Satwant Gill (Head of Film), Actor John Hurt, Chris Hickey (Director, British Council France) and Director Jan Dunn attend the British Council reception at Dinard Film Festival 2009. © British Council

Skin director Anthony Fabian at Kolkata Film Festival

Anthony Fabian, director of the newly released feature film Skin, talks about his first feature film and his recent experience at the Kolkata Film Festival in India.

Britfilms Spotlight: Justin Molotnikov

Justin talks on Spotlight about his personal experiences and his debut feature film Crying with Laughter.

Links and information about education resources.

Links and information about sources of funding for filmmakers.

The British Council Film Department promotes contemporary and innovative UK film to audiences around the world, working in both lead and supporting roles on showcases, workshops, festivals, conferences, tours, residences and virtual projects. We also collaborate with artists and other cultural organisations: building skills, capacity and cultural awareness, creating access to audiences and markets, and promoting international partnership and creative exchange.

Film Festivals

Read about forthcoming film festivals and events with British Council participation.

Short Films Festival Submission Scheme

Find out what we do with shorts and how you can submit your short film to us.

UK Young Screen Entrepreneur Award

Applications have now closed. Go to creativeconomy.org.uk for details.

How We Work

Find out more about the type of work we do; information about sources of funding for filmmakers; information about film sector education; and answers to frequently asked questions.

Activities

Read about recent and forthcoming film festivals and events with British Council participation; our UK and International Screen Entrepreneur Awards; and our work with European Film Promotion.

Film Publications and Resources

We publish the British Films Catalogue annually. This is also available online, along with a directory of International Film Festivals, and a directory of British film directors (all on britfilms.com).