The British Film Institute (BFI) has launched a
four-week consultation on its five-year ‘Future Plan’ and we’re planning to
share our own ‘infinite’ wisdom with the UK ’s premier film agency.
‘New Horizons
for UK Film’ is a strategic proposal
document published by the BFI which outlines their objectives for investing UK Lottery funding
in British film between 2012 and 2017. The document sets out a fresh agenda for
British creativity and talent following the dismantling of the UK Film Council
two years ago by the coalition government.
When the closing of the UKFC was first announced UK film was
experiencing record profits and the move came somewhat as a shock to the
independent sector, where the fallout has arguably been felt most strongly.
Infinite Wisdom welcomes this period of consultation as the BFI seeks to inject
future stability and forward planning into the sector in its new expanded role.
The ‘New Horizon’ proposals cover a wide range of activities
for supporting filmmaking, production, development, exhibition, education,
skills development and film heritage - with a central focus on building
audiences across the UK
and across all platforms.
As Infinite Wisdom’s projects build momentum and near market
readiness it is our hope that whatever the BFI has planned for the future,
Infinite Wisdom will feel the positive effects as we seek to become a
recognised indie in the sector.
The consultation will take place between 14 May and
10 June 2012 and is open to all, so why not have your say? Anyone wishing to
download the proposal or express their views can do so here: www.bfi.org.uk/future