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Animation
The UK remains a lively and diverse place for animation today. Despite a reduction in commissions, filmmakers continue to produce challenging and stimulating new work. Find out more about the general health of animation in the UK, including notable work by recent graduates in the field, and upcoming animation events with British Council support.
Documentaries
The UK is much admired for its strong tradition of factual broadcasting - an area from which it has developed considerable experience and expertise. As the documentary format evolves, programme makers are rising to the challenge with new approaches that continue to entertain and inform. The surprise success of documentary-style films in the cinema has opened up a potential new international audience. Find out if the UK is ready to take advantage of this renewed interest in the documentary, read features and learn about UK and overseas festivals and events.
Features
British films, overshadowed by Hollywood fare at the UK box office, seem perpetually to face predictions of demise and decline. Yet, despite these gloomy predictions, British filmmakers continue to produce work that gains critical acclaim and awards at festivals and screenings around the world. Read on for an assessment of the state of the film industry in the UK today and what the British Council does to support the work of filmmakers. You'll also find details of British Council sponsored film festivals designed to promote British features.
Short Films
Short films remain an important medium for established and aspiring filmmakers and the British Council actively maintains a number of programmes and activites to help promote this art form. Read a general overview about short films and what the british Council does to support filmmakers producing shorts - including promotion of their work at international film festivals. Find out too about British Council events and programmes designed to showcase short films and support new talent.
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