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UK FILM represents the UK Film industry national and regional agencies at key international festivals and markets - Berlin, Filmart Hong Kong, Cannes, Toronto and AFM. Our aim is to help make international connections and provide clear information about our great locations, services, talent and films.

The UK films database - a continuously expanding collection of over 10,000 features, shorts, documentaries and animation, maintained by the British Council, is a record of all UK produced and co-produced films completed since 1998.

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Berlinale 2021

FOCUS DIGITAL 2020

AFM 2020

Toronto 2020

Cannes 2020

Berlinale 2020

AFM 2019

BFI London Film Festival 2019

Toronto 2019

Cannes 2019

The UK Film Centre was in Cannes 14 - 23 May at Pavilion 116 in the International Village Riviera. We...

Filmart 2019

​The UK Film Centre was at Filmart from Monday 18 March - Thursday 21 March at Stand 1C-F20 Exhibition Hall...

Berlin 2019

The UK Film Centre was at the 69th Berlinale from Thursday 7 until 14 February at Stand 36, European Film...

AFM 2018

The UK Film Centre was in Santa Monica from 31 October until 7 November, based on the 7th floor of...

Toronto 2018

The UK Film Centre was in Toronto for TIFF 2018 showcasing UK films and co-productions, providing meeting spaces and acting...

Cannes Film Festival 2018

The UK Film Centre was open in Cannes from Tuesday 8th May until Thursday 17th at Pavilion 117 in the...

Filmart 2018

The UK Film Centre was in Hong Kong for Filmart between Wednesday 21 March until Thursday 22 March.

Berlin 2018

The UK Film Centre was at the 68th Berlinale for the European Film Market from Thursday 15 February until Wednesday...

AFM 2017

The UK Film Centre was in Santa Monica for AFM 2017 from 1st November until 8th November.

Toronto 2017

The UK Film Centre was in Toronto from the 7 – 14 September, based in the Industry Delegate Centre at...

Cannes Film Festival 2017

The UK Film Centre was in Cannes from the 17th - 26th May. There were successes for two UK films...

Filmart 2017

The UK Film Centre was in Hong Kong for Filmart from the 13th - 16th March.

Berlin 2017

The UK FILM Centre was in Berlin from the 9th until the 16th February for the 67th Berlinale and European...

AFM 2016

The UK Film Centre was in Santa Monica for AFM 2016 from 2nd November until 9th November.

Toronto 2016

The UK Film Centre was at Toronto for TIFF 2016 between the 8th - 15th September, based at Industry Delegate...

Cannes Film Festival 2016

The UK Film Centre returned to the Cannes Film Festival from 11 - 20 May 2016, at Pavilion 119 of...

Berlin 2016

The Berlin Film Festival took place from 5-15 February 2016. Who's Gonna Love Me Now from Tomer and Barak Heymann...

Cannes Film Festival 2015

The Cannes Film Festival took place from 13-24 May 2015. Yorgos Lanthimos's The Lobster took home the Jury Prize and...

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Event Videos

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BFI NETWORK webinars: PR for filmmakers with Polymath PR

BFI NETWORK webinars: PR for filmmakers with Polymath PR

Jan 2021

FOCUS DIGITAL 15-17th December 2020

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Dec 2020

Keep Calm and Carry on Filming

Keep Calm and Carry on Filming in association with the BFI

Nov 2020

PERSPECTIVES: “Unprecedented” Territory: Financing in the Shadow of a Pandemic

PERSPECTIVES: “Unprecedented” Territory: Financing in the Shadow of a Pandemic

Sep 2020

Back to our Future: restarting UK production

(in association with the British Film Commission)

Jun 2020

Get your short film seen in 2020's brave new world

Ready to watch

Jun 2020

Co-production in COVID-19 times and beyond

Ready to watch

Jun 2020

Fresh ideas for reaching audiences

Ready to watch

Jun 2020

Screen Talk: Ben Roberts

BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts in his first major interview with Screen International Editor Matt Mueller

Apr 2020

Talent Talk: Wounds

May 2019

Blockchain in Action

Meet the companies transforming the industry

May 2019

Talent Talk: Little Joe

May 2019

Inclusive crew

Why we need more inclusive crew

May 2019

Making the most of your UK shoot

in association with the British Film Commission

May 2019

Deep Impact

How films can effect social change

May 2019

Beyond Brexit

Sustaining creative collaborations

May 2019

Talent Talk: Diego Maradona

May 2019

Behind the Scenes with the Broadcasters

The outlook from Film4 and BBC Films

May 2019

What filmmakers really need to know about working with online platforms

in association with Screen International

May 2019

The Frontline of Producing

Experts reveal their lessons learned

May 2019

Brave New Worlds

Creating and finding audiences for immersive and interactive content

May 2019

Talent Labs

in association with the British Council

May 2019

Talent Talk: Sorry We Missed You

May 2019

Talent Talk: Whitney

May 2018

Maximising International Incentives

Broaden your horizons and expand your budget

May 2018

How to Budget the Inclusion Rider

We heard it first at the Oscars, but is it now a reality?

May 2018

Changing Role of Agents

International agents on packaging projects and working with ta

May 2018

A World of Talent (in association with Screen International)

May 2018

Blockchain 101

What is Blockchain and can it revolutionise film financing?

May 2018

The New Dealmakers

How are international companies successfully adapting to a changing marketplace.

May 2018

Brexit Update

Leaving the EU but staying in Europe

May 2018

Small Films, Big Impact

How Short Filmmakers can make the most of the International Festival Circuit

May 2018

Hunt for the younger people

How to capture the 16-30 year-old audience

May 2017

The Practical guide to closing your film

May 2017

Talent Talk: I Am Not A Witch

May 2017

Star Power: How to develop film projects to attract world-class talent

May 2017

Beyond 25% Maximising the UK Tax Relief

May 2017

Talent Talk: Sea Sorrow

May 2017

Talent Talk: A Prayer Before Dawn

May 2017

Talent Talk: How To Talk To Girls At Parties

May 2017

Taking Point: Brexit Briefing

May 2017

Talking Point: Feels Like the first time

May 2017

Talking Point: UK & Brazil, The future of collaboration

May 2017

Talking Point: The power of film, the role of storytellers as cultural diplomats

May 2017

Talent Talk: The Killing of a Sacred Deer

May 2017

In Conversation: Amazon Original Movies

May 2016

US State of Mind

May 2016

Festival Fiesta

May 2016

Talking Point: the UK Public Funding Landscape

May 2016

Keeping it Real

How to tell stories for a global market without compromising the filmmakers original voice

May 2016

Talking Point: The Plus One (in association with the British Film Commission)

Combining the UK Incentive With an International Shoot

May 2016

Talent Talk: I, Daniel Blake

May 2016

Devising an International Stratey (in association with the British Council)

Which festivals work best for which kinds of films?

May 2016

Talent Talk: David Mackenzie

May 2016

Talking Point: Shoot to Thrill

How best to use the UK's versatile locations for your project

May 2016

Talent Talk: Brooklyn

May 2015

Co-Producing with Scotland

May 2015

Scottish Talent Focus

May 2015

International Finance

Trends in the International Film Finance Market

May 2015

Talent Talk: Steve McQueen - The Man & Le Mans

May 2015

Talking Point: The Production Finance Market And The International Market

(In association with Film London)

May 2015

Talent Talk: The Lobster

May 2015

Talking Point: The Perfect Match

(in association with British Film Commission)

May 2015

Talking Point: Inside Festival Programming

(in association with British Council)

May 2015

Talent Talk: Carol

May 2015

Talking Point: The Difficult Second Film

(in association with Screen International)

May 2015

Talking Point: Distribution Focus

​(in association with Screen Australia)

May 2015

Talking Point: Show Me the Green

May 2015
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