“England’s nine screen agencies are to be merged to create a single body called Creative England. Culture minister Ed Vaizey announced the plans today, saying the new body will be chaired by John Newbigin, and will consist of three hubs, based in the north, the Midlands and the south.” The Stage (UK) 11/29/10 Click here… Read more »
Tag: UK Film Council
Protests Over UK Plans To Close Film Office (And Its Funding)
“The timing of the announcement was jarring to many because it came shortly after the council’s chief executive, John Woodward, had publicly touted the health and growth of the British film industry.” Los Angeles Times 08/12/10 Click here to read the entire article.
UK Film Council to Be Abolished
“The culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, today confirmed plans to abolish the UK Film Council. … The move is part of a raft of DCMS cost-cutting measures that involve the merger, abolition or streamlining of 16 public bodies.” The Guardian (UK) 07/26/10 Click here to read the entire article.