Make better use of golden period for cinema, says review

A “golden period” of British cinema must be better marketed by the film industry, a Government review has found.

The review recommends teaching film in every British school and installing film equipment in small towns and villages in a drive to stoke interest and raise capital for future British films.

Other suggestions included more investment in training and “a strong commitment to combat piracy”.

The review comes as the Edinburgh Film Festival considers its future after years of doubt and the gradual shrinking of its programme and audience.

Former Labour cabinet minister Lord Smith, who chaired the review, said: “British film is going through a golden period. A run of British-made and British-based movies has been taking audiences around the world by storm. But we cannot be complacent - this review highlights the things that the BFI, Government and industry can do to ensure that we continue to build on recent successes.”