2. Pass the Test
-There is a cultural test from the UK film council,
which tells if a film is British or not
-There are 31 points you can achieve and you must have
at least 16 points to be accepted
You get points for 4 sections:
Cultural Content:
-The movie was filmed in the UK, it has British actors, was filmed in English language
or has a British subject matter
Cultural Contribution:
-Reflects British culture
Cultural Hubs:
-Music and Effects done in the UK
Cultural Practitioners:
-People who worked in this movie are from Britain
3. Advantages of British films
The main advantage is that you get tax relief.
That means:
-If you spend less than £20 million, the film production company can give you
up to 25% tax relief.
-If you spend more than £20 million, the film production company can give you
up to 20% tax relief.
Apart from being accepted as an British film by passing the cultural test, the film
needs to fulfil some criteria's :
-Films must be intended for theatrical release
-Films, including those made under official co-production treaties, must reach a
minimum UK spend requirement of 25%
