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.   

Film Festivals

Read about forthcoming film festivals and events with British Council participation.   

Short Films

What we do with shorts and how to submit your film to us - don't forget to include the festival submission form!   

UK and International Young Screen Entrepreneur

Information on the awards and winners.   

What we do

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.   

Activities

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.   

The British Film Scene

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.   

Film Publications and Resources

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).