EQUITY REACTION TO THE ABOLITION OF THE UK FILM COUNCIL

Posted on July 26, 2010

Equity is shocked to learn of the Government’s decision to abolish the UK Film Council.

Since 2000 UKFC has championed film production in the UK and has actively engaged with all stakeholders, including trade unions representing performers and other workers in the sector.

 In response to the announcement Equity General Secretary Christine Payne commented:

“We are appalled that this decision has been taken with no notice and no consultation. I urge the Government to ensure that public funding for film production will not be threatened by this change. We must guarantee a sustainable future for UK film – an industry makes a vital contribution to both our economy and international cultural reputation.”

There are two social networking pages which have been set up independently of the UK Film Council.  There are already 9,370 signatures to date attached to an online petition and a facebook page has received 14,771 visits.

 If you are interested in airing your views the addresses are:

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-the-UK-Film-Council/137240442975080?ref=search

 http://www.gopetition.co.uk/petitions/save-the-uk-film-council/sign.html

  

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