British Film Industry

Who Does What In The British Film Industry?

An independent, non-governmental body which classifies and censors film, video as well as computer and console-based games released in the UK.

Promotes understanding and appreciation of Britain's rich film and television heritage and culture.

Government backed lead agency for film in the UK ensuring that the economic, cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented at home and abroad.

Aims to support, develop and promote the art forms of the moving image.

The official UK agency for international cultural relations. Its Film Department promotes new British films (features and shorts), internationally principally through festivals and showcases. Portal site britfilms.com

Main British Production Companies

5 Recent Films From These Companies

Film4

1. The Lobster
2. Slow West
3. Macbeth
4. Mr. Turner
5. Ex Machina

Entertainment One

1. The Last Witch Hunter
2. Nativity 3
3. Stung
4. Mr Holmes
5. Miss You Already

Pathe!

1. Selma
2. Beauty and the Beast
3. The Great Beauty
4. Philomena
5. Slumdog Millionaire

Warp Films

1. The Stone Roses: Made of Stone
2. '71
3. Four Lions
4. Submarine
5. Tyrannosaur

Big Talk Productions

1. The World's End
2. Hot Fuzz
3. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
4. In Fear
5. Cuban Fury

Working Title

1. Everest
2. Bridget Jones's Diary
3. Love Actually
4. We Are Your Friends
5. Les Miserables

BRITISH VS. AMERICAN

British films can claim 25% tax relief from the government. This means the first 25% of any profit you make cannot be taxed!
To qualify as "British", a film needs to score 18/35 on the Cultural Test for Film.

THIS IS THE SCOREBOARD FOR THE CULTURAL TEST FOR FILM.

My Score For:

Ex Machina (featuring the cultural test criteria for example) -

A: Cultural Content

A1 Film set in the UK or EEA - 4/4 (NORWAY)

A2 Lead characters British or EEA citizens or residents - ¾ (SCOTTISH, SWEDISH AND GUATEMALEN)

A3 Film based on British or EEA subject matter or underlying material - ¼ (SUBJECT MATTER AROUND ROBOTS AND TESTING)

A4 Original dialogue recorded mainly in English or UK indigenous language or EEA language - 6/6 (RECORDED IN ENGLISH)

TOTAL SECTION A - 14/18

B: Cultural Contribution

The film demonstrates British creativity, British heritage and/or diversity - 2/4 (DEMONSTRATES BRITISH DIVERSITY SLIGHTLY)

TOTAL SECTION B - 2/4 

C: Cultural Hubs

C1 (a) At least 50% of the principal photography or SFX takes place in the UK - 2/2 (TAKES PLACE IN LONDON)

(b) At least 50% of the VFX takes place in the UK - 2/2 (TAKES PLACE IN LONDON)

C2 Music Recording/Audio Post Production/Picture Post Production - 1/1 (TAKES PLACE IN THE UK)

TOTAL SECTION B - 5/5

D: Cultural Practitioners (UK or EEA Citizens or Residents)

D1 Director - 1/1 (ENGLISH

D2 Scriptwriter - 1/1 (ENGLISH)

D3 Producer - 1/1 (SCOTTISH)

D4 Composer - 1/1 (BRITISH)

D5 Lead Actors - 1/1 (SWEDISH/SCOTTISH)

D6 Majority of Cast - 1/1 (ONLY REALLY FOCUSES AROUND 3 CHARACTERS, 2 OF WHICH ARE UK/EEA CITIZENS/RESIDENTS)

D7 Key Staff (lead cinematographer, lead production designer, lead costume designer, lead editor, lead sound designer, lead visual effects supervisor, lead hair and makeup supervisor) - 1/1 (MAINLY BRITISH)

D8 Majority of Crew - 1/1 (MAINLY BRITISH)

TOTAL SECTION D - 8/8

TOTAL SCORE - 29/35 - QUALIFIED AS A BRITISH FILM

Avengers: Age of Ultron - 

TOTAL SCORE - 12/35 - NOT QUALIFIED AS A BRITISH FILM (UK filming, but American casting and producing)