Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 7
7
Accepted
Increase UK Global Screen Fund budget in line with BFI Spending Review bid.
Recommendation
The Government should increase the budget for the UK Global Screen Fund in line with the BFI’s Spending Review bid to provide certainty and maximise the potential return on investment. (Recommendation, Paragraph 33)
Government Response Summary
The government agrees and has committed to increasing the UK Global Screen Fund budget from £7 million to £18 million per year as part of its new £75 million Screen Growth Package (2026–2029).
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
We agree. The UK Global Screen Fund is a valuable and well-regarded programme,15 and as part of our new £75 million Screen Growth Package (2026–2029) the government has committed to scaling up the Fund from the current £7 million per year to £18 million per year. The Fund has already contributed to the success of countless award-winning films and screen businesses. This increased funding will support the distribution of up to 200 films and the creation of up to 75 new international film and TV co- productions, and will support up to 175 screen businesses to develop their international capability.