Film piracy involves illegally copying and distributing movies through various means. It has become popular in Britain as a cheap or free way for people to watch films without buying them legally or going to the cinema. However, film piracy has negative effects on the film industry. It causes studios to lose potential earnings, forces them to increase prices, and can lead to job losses and fewer films being made as budgets decrease over time. While it allows some free access to films, film piracy also provides lower quality versions and takes profits away from filmmakers.