The 1990 British film industry was in crisis, with only 30 films produced that year, the lowest since 1914, despite rising cinema attendance. While British talent was contributing to successful Hollywood films, the UK industry did not benefit financially. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher met with filmmakers but provided no actual assistance, though subsequent governments established departments and tax incentives to support the domestic film industry, culminating in the 1990 formation of the British Film Council.