Stephen Kelliher, the Chair of Film Export UK and co-founder of Bankside Films said “We congratulate Lord Smith and his review group for creating a comprehensive and forward-thinking policy document. Film Export UK is glad that the review acknowledges the vital role that sales companies perform in relation to the international success of British films. It is unfortunate that export is not the subject of any specific conclusions but we do welcome the recommendation that the BFI “produces and implements a robust, cohesive international strategy” and we look forward to fully engaging with it. Areas that we feel we can meaningfully inform include digital innovation, joint-ventures, piracy and the expansion of audiences through the development of new distribution platforms. As “the bedrock of this export sector” our view is that the role of our twenty-nine member companies will be absolutely integral to ensuring the success of British film with global audiences.”

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