2010
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14/12/2010 The King's Speech, funded by the UK Film Council, leads the Golden Globe field
The King's Speech produced by Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, written by David Seidler and directed by Tom Hooper leads this year's Golden Globes nominations. The film, funded by the UK Film Council, has seven nominations.
14/12/2010 Help for projects affected by Screen East closure
Temporary scheme announced which is designed to support a ring-fenced number of projects which had previously been given a commitment of funding from Screen East.
29/11/2010 UK Film Council response to Ministerial statement on future of film
Ed Vaizey announces DCMS plans for UK film funding in light of closure of UK Film Council
Skillset is hailing the work of the 128,000 freelancers that are working in the Creative Media Industries on National Freelancers' Day (Tuesday, 23 November).
18/11/2010 Lottery funding supports innovative ways of attracting new audiences for films
Films about monsters, motorcycle races, and mountains build new audiences with UK Film Council Lottery funding for digital innovation in distribution
16/11/2010 Kym Marsh launches guide to enjoying music, film and TV safely and responsibly online
Corrie star teams up with Childnet to help parents, teachers and young people
The UK Film Council is offering a British film director from a traditionally under-represented community in the UK, the opportunity to take part in the renowned Tribeca All Access programme in 2011.
3/11/2010 All star cast join 'Horrid Henry' as first British kids' 3D movie starts shooting
Vertigo Films and Novel Entertainment announce start of principal photography on Horrid Henry: The Movie, a 3D live-action movie based on hugely successful children's property of the same name. UK Film Council co-fund. Anjelica Huston among cast.
1/11/2010 UK Film Council-funded films take 33 BIFA nominations
Ten new British feature films and two short films funded by the UK Film Council have received a total of 33 nominations for this year's British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs).
