We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Find out if you need a licence to show films - public screenings, using film in schools, choosing a licence, penalties for breaching copyright
Who gets copyright, types of work it covers, permitted use of copyright material, how to license and sell copyright and help resolving disputes
Copyright protects your work and stops others from using it without your…
Copyright protection starts as soon as a work is created. Once your…
You can license the use of your work if you own the copyright. You can…
You’re responsible for defending your copyright material against…
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
The British Film Institute (BFI) is the lead organisation for film in the UK and use Lottery funds to support film production, distribution, education and audience development. Since 1933 they’ve cared for the BFI National Archive, and celebrated the best...
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
You can claim a relief on Customs Duty or VAT when importing visual and auditory goods from outside the UK.
Ownership of copyright works may depend on the circumstances under which the work was created.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Official Ministry of Defence website providing images, videos, and press releases to media and the public.
Find out if your creative industry company qualifies for Corporation Tax Relief and how to make a claim.
Check your local council for advice on becoming a licensed chaperone for children in the entertainment, modelling or sports
The scheme rules and explanatory notes for the Film & TV Production Restart Scheme.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.