How to guides
Access valuable advice on how to navigate the UK film industry, promote your own film or festival and more.
Resources
Whether you are a new or established filmmaker, festival programmer, actor or film enthusiast, our range of resources can offer support.
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Explore British Council film resources
UK film catalogues
Download our selection of the best UK films available each year.
British Council film archive
Take a trip down memory lane with this rights-free collection of over 100 short documentaries about wartime Britain, made by us during the 1940s.
UK Shorts Portal
Are you a festival programmer, buyer, agent or distributor? Access the best of UK short films from our industry partners.
Industry insights
Our research in film and the broader arts, helps shape cultural policy and supports partners to consider and develop international programmes.
Support organisations
Find organisations and networks in the UK that can support your career in the film industry.
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UK films
Browse our database of over 10,000 UK films.
Blog
Read interviews, behind the scenes reports on festivals and other film events in the UK and internationally.
Opportunities
View our range of international opportunities for filmmakers, creatives, professionals and organisations.