Photo of Sam Taylor Wood (Director) and Adrian Sturges (Producer) at the British Council stand in the UK Film Centre
Producer Adrian Sturges and Filmmaker Sam Taylor Wood at the British Council stand in the UK Film Centre, Cannes 2008.
Over 25 British films were shown at this year's festival, held in early September. Danny Boyle's
Slumdog Millionaire and Steve McQueen’s highly rated
Hunger both took top prizes at the event.
Watch Hammer and Flame the latest featured short film on britfilms.com.
http://www.britfilms.com Links and information about education resources. Links and information about sources of funding for filmmakers.
The British Council Film department promotes contemporary and innovative UK film to audiences around the world, working in both lead and supporting roles on showcases, workshops, festivals, conferences, tours, residences and virtual projects. We also collaborate with artists and other cultural organisations: building skills, capacity and cultural awareness, creating access to audiences and markets, and promoting international partnership and creative exchange. Read about forthcoming film festivals and events with British Council participation.
What we do with shorts and how to submit your film to us - don't forget to include the festival submission form!
Information on the awards and winners.
Find out more about the type of work we do; information about sources of funding for filmmakers; information about film sector education; and answers to
frequently asked questions.
Read about recent and forthcoming film festivals and events with British Council participation; our UK and International Screen Entrepreneur Awards; and our work with European Film Promotion.
British filmmakers are creating exciting work in all areas. We have overviews of Animation, Documentaries, Features, and Short Films, accompanied with details of what we do to promote and support filmmakers and media professionals in each sector.
We publish the British Films Catalogue annually. This is also available online, along with a directory of International Film Festivals, and a directory of British film directors (all on
britfilms.com).
