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Diversity and social inclusion is a UK Film Council priority and young people from ethnic minority groups, with disabilities and from different social backgrounds are key to the UK Film Council’s commitment to supporting the First Light scheme. edit 1094
The UK Film Council is the lead agency for film in the UK ensuring that the economic, cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented at home and abroad. We invest Government grant-in-aid and Lottery money in film development and production; training; international development and export promotion; distribution and exhibition; and education. Our aim is to deliver lasting benefits to the industry and the public alike through: edit 854
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- creativity - encouraging the development of new talent, skills, and creative and technological innovation in UK film and assisting new and established film-makers to produce successful and distinctive British films;

- enterprise - supporting the creation and growth of sustainable businesses in the film sector, providing access to finance and helping the UK film industry compete successfully in the domestic and global marketplace;

- imagination - promoting education and an appreciation and enjoyment of cinema by giving UK audiences access to the widest range of UK and international cinema, and by supporting film culture and heritage.
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Click here for a full list of the Regional Film Agencies across the UK. edit 494
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“First Light represents the biggest push in the UK today to give young people the chance to learn new skills and develop their creativity through filmmaking. First Light funding will enable young filmmakers to project their ideas and imagination on to the big screen helping to develop the next generation of UK film talent.”

John Woodward
Chief Executive
UK Film Council

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