The BFI and CNC sign agreement to stimulate the cooperation of the film in the United Kingdom-France
The British Film Institute (BFI) and the National Cinema and Image Animee (CNC) have signed a complete moving image cooperation agreement, marking an important step towards more in-depth collaboration between the UK and French screen industries.
The agreement was signed Wednesday in BFI Southbank in London by the director general of BFI, Ben Roberts, and the president of CNC, Gaëtan Bruel, with the French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati and the British Minister of Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism Chris Bryant. The timing coincides with the state visit of French president Emmanuel Macron in the United Kingdom this week.
The two institutions, founding members of the European Film Agency Directors Association, will establish strategic cooperation aimed at improving cultural diversity, expanding the public and strengthening their respective industries. The partnership includes six key areas: the coordination of public policies, education initiatives, the preservation of heritage, the facilitation of commercial relations, the exchange of employees and the development of audience.
The agreement reports to the critical challenges of industry, in particular support for independent and local production, the integration of AI, environmental sustainability, the protection of intellectual property and diversity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. A particular emphasis will be placed on co -production opportunities and the distribution of various works to the public in the two countries.
“France and the United Kingdom are two major cinema nations, with strong institutions that have a global vision of cinema and a desire to support independent creativity,” said Dati. “Today, this question is directly linked to cultural sovereignty. I am convinced that we can work with the United Kingdom to develop fruitful exchanges in support of independent creativity. ”
Roberts added: “The United Kingdom and France are two of the most dynamic cinematographic nations in Europe. We have a long history of collaboration, including by co -production and distribution and exhibition of the films of the other on all platforms. We share mutual values and a commitment to cultural diversity, including an appreciation for creativity and narration and our filmmakers have always been inspiring and influenced. ”
The head of the BFI has highlighted the recent British political developments which support international collaboration, including the UK Global Screen Fund and improved audiovisual expenditure credits. In particular, the United Kingdom has introduced a new tax credit on independent film of 40% in March 2024 for productions with budgets up to 15 million pounds Sterling ($ 20.3 million).
The UK Global Screen Fund, which distributes 7 million pounds Sterling ($ 9.5 million) per year, has granted more than 21.1 million pounds sterling ($ 28.6 million) in 277 projects since its launch in 2021. The government has recently announced an improved funding of 18 million pounds Sterling (24.4 million dollars) per year of 2026-29 screen growth package of its new mains plan.
The president of the CNC, Bruel, said: “This agreement is good news for our industries and our professionals. We have already organized several co-production meetings to strengthen links and co-production between France and the United Kingdom. But we always want to do more, and we can do more, by exchanging ideas between real partners on the common challenges with which we face our industry: the return of audiences for calendars and our European independence at the front of the global competition. “
Completing the main agreement, the British Film Commission and the Film France CNC have signed a distinct memorandum of understanding to improve collaboration and encourage interior investments in the two territories. The partnership aims to provide transparent and friendly services for productions working in both countries.
High -level recent productions that have used British and French installations include “The Amateur”, “Prime Target”, “Chefs of State”, “Damsel”, “The Lord of the Rings” and “Rings of Power” Season 2. The British film commission has similar partnership agreements with Spain, Italy, Austria Dutch.
