Our Film and Television Department aims to broaden and build international audiences for new work from Britain: principally but not exclusively in film, which has less well developed distribution systems than the television industry.

Responsible for developing the UK's film industry, the UK Film Council offers information on the work they do. The site also provides information about Film Council funding for training and film production.

Our Britfilms website includes an illustrated database of British films, a directory of film and video festivals around the world, a film search engine and advice on training and filming in the UK.

Details of the prestigious annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) film awards, including nominees and winners. The site also includes information on BAFTA's other award ceremonies, as well its work promoting film and television.

Visit the British Film Institute (BFI) site for a host of film information including: a list of films currently showing in the UK; film facts; advice for filmakers; details on the bfi's film archive; education news; and the online edtion of the BFI's monthly film magazine, Sight and Sound.

A leading international centre for professional training in the film, television and media industries, the UK's National Film and Television School offers full-time courses and short courses in a range of specialisations.