Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 44
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Film and HETV sectors remain highly under-representative despite progress towards inclusion.
Recommendation
The industry’s attempts to become more inclusive and representative of communities across the UK have made some progress in terms of the stories that are being told and the people working in front of and behind the camera. But the film and HETV sectors remain highly under-representative, and more must be done. (Conclusion, Paragraph 153) 106
Government response summary AI-generated
The government agrees with the need for greater inclusivity and commits to expanding the DCMS-funded Creative Careers Programme for young people, launching a refreshed £3 million per year creative careers service from 2026, and scaling up the BFI Film Academy to reach a greater diversity of young people.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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We welcome the Committee’s recognition of the importance of short filmmaking, which is often the vital early step in the progression pipeline, and we strongly agree that public funding should support the next generation of filmmakers to emerge from every corner of the UK. The BFI uses National Lottery funding to support, develop and fund early career filmmakers across the UK via the BFI NETWORK programme. Since launching in 2013, BFI NETWORK has supported hundreds of emerging filmmakers, many of which have secured award nominations (including BAFTA and Oscar® wins), achieved festival success and continued onto making longform work. The BFI regularly reviews its offer to ensure a strong and effective talent progression pipeline. In consultation with awardees, the wider industry and stakeholders, it actively identifies and addresses gaps in support to maximise impact. Building on the success of its programmes to date, the BFI will continue to champion the next generation of diverse filmmaking voices, equipping them to shape the future of UK film. The government will maintain its close collaboration with the BFI to help realise this shared ambition.
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