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The British Film Institute (BFI), one of the UK’s most powerful and influential movie funding bodies, is finally addressing claims of racism.
The British Film Institute vowed to improve after its handling of Leaving Neverland producer Faisal A Qureshi's complaint over alleged discrimination.
The support includes £36.6 million production and development funding, offering crucial support for the UK independent feature film sector through four new funds.
The additional funding is for a dedicated role to champion and facilitate a positive working culture, prioritising cast and crew wellbeing.
The three-year appointment will begin in October. 21 April 2021 © Screen International The BFI has announced Mia Bays as the new Director of BFI Film Fund for an initial three-year term. In this role Mia will lead the strategic and cultural direction of the BFI’s investment of National Lottery funds into supporting UK feature film production – which at approximately £30 million a year represents the largest public fund in the UK for film and filmmakers – as well as new and emerging talent through BFI NETWORK. She will take up the position in October, based between London and Nottingh...