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UK Film Industry Confronts Financial Challenges

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A new report commissioned by Creative UK and the British Film Institute emphasizes the urgent need for a financial system overhaul to support the UK’s screen sector, which contributed £18.2 billion in Gross Value Added last year. Despite high-profile projects choosing the UK for production, 83% of screen businesses report dissatisfaction with financial support, often relying on personal funds and short-term debt. The report identifies a “risk-averse” investor mindset and highlights significant inequities in funding distribution, particularly affecting women and ethnic minority-led companies. With 64% of firms anticipating growth, the report calls for policymakers to enhance grant accessibility and reassess production tax reliefs to better equip these businesses for sustainable investment and scaling efforts.

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