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The Secretary of State reappointed Michael Birshan and Eleanor Whitley as governors of the British Film Institute.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Secretary of State has appointed Jay Hunt as Chair of the British Film Institute for a term of four years commencing 16 February 2024.
£35 million from final round of Culture Recovery Fund has gone to 340 organisations across England
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Financial support for the creative industries will drive economic growth across the UK
New research has found that British-made film and TV is considered high quality by nearly three quarters of global audiences, positively influencing international views of the UK and attracting tourists
925 arts, heritage and cultural organisations to benefit from share of £107 million
UK Global Screen Fund makes 18 further awards totalling almost £1 million to support independent UK film and screen content to achieve international success
The final £300 million of the government’s £2 billion rescue package will support thousands of organisations in the run up to fuller reopening and beyond
Following a fair and open recruitment process, Tim Richards has been appointed the next Chair of the British Film Institute
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Matthew Hancock, has appointed Idris Elba, Robin Saunders, Andrew Smith and Phil Stokes to the Board of the BFI from 10 May, each for four-year terms.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
From film and music to our inspirational museum and galleries’ collections, explore and share what the modern Commonwealth means to you.
Secretary of State Karen Bradley has confirmed the reappointments and extended the terms of the following BFI board members.
Minister of State for Digital and Culture Matt Hancock's welcoming the BFI's new 5 year vision for UK film.
John Whittingdale has reappointed Pat Butler, Oona King and J. Timothy Richards to the Board of the British Film Institute for terms of four years each.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
John Whittingdale has extended the terms of appointment of Charles Cecil MBE and Alison Cornwell until 31 October 2016.
Figures reveal continued growth of UK film as we celebrate the launch of the 58th BFI London Film Festival.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Continuation of UK film tax relief reassures the film sector
BFI and Centre Cinématographique Marocain (CCM) agree terms for film treaty
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