- BAFTA - http://www.bafta.org/
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Awards, events, membership and conference details. Features the 'Interactive Entertainment Awards'.
- Shooting People: UK Film Network - http://www.shootingpeople.org/
An online daily email network for anyone working within independent film in the UK. [Requires joining fee]
- Exposure - http://www.exposure.co.uk/
Resource for low-budget film-makers. Features the 'Complete Eejits Guide to Film-making' plus news, contacts, interviews and discussion forum.
- FT2 Freelance Training - http://www.ft2.org.uk/
Training provider for young people who wish to become freelance assistants in the construction, production and technical areas of the film and television industry.
- BBFC - http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
The British Board of Film Classification. Includes a searchable database of UK censored movies.
- Screen West Midlands - http://www.screenwm.co.uk
Support & resources for all aspects of film-making in the West Midlands.
- BECTU - http://www.bectu.org.uk
Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union. Includes membership information and benefits, legal advice and industry news.
- BKSTS: The Moving Image Society - http://www.bksts.com/
Support for those working with moving images in any media. Includes information on the society, its events, careers advice and details of training courses.
- The Knowledge - http://www.theknowledgeonline.com
Database of companies, services and crew. Also includes a bulletin board for jobs wanted and available.
- Kays Online - http://www.kays.co.uk
Search engine for the European film and TV industry.
- British Actors' Equity - http://www.equity.org.uk
Trade Union representing artistes from across the entire spectrum of arts and entertainment. Includes membership details, diary of events, news and jobs information.
- New Producers Alliance - http://www.npa.org.uk/
supporting new talent in the film industry with training and other membership services. FAQs, membership application and details of courses and events can be found here.
- Short Circuit - http://www.shortcircuitfilms.com
Short film distribution initiative. Provides details of their funding scheme and other resources relating to funding, distribution and marketing
- Sgrîn - Media Agency for Wales - http://www.sgrin.co.uk
Organisation committed to enhancing the Welsh economy and Welsh culture by encouraging industrial growth, cultural development and public involvement in all its forms.
- UK Screen - http://www.ukscreen.com
Interactive directory of film-makers, actors, agents, production companies and music bands. Also offers film streaming and music downloads.
- Directors Guild of Great Britain - http://www.dggb.co.uk/
Union representing directors in film, television, theatre, radio, and all other media. Includes news, membership details, information on trading and publications as well as a members only area.
- PACT - http://www.pact.co.uk/
Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television. Trade association in the UK representing independent television, feature film, animation and new media production companies.
- British Film Office - http://www.britfilmusa.com/
Located in Los Angeles, providing information on all aspects of filming in Britain. Includes information on visas and work permits, the financial advantages and infrastructure and details of festivals and trade shows.
- Amber - http://www.amber-online.com/
Pioneering experimental partnerships between film makers, photographers, writers and local communities in the North East of England. Latest information about current currently in projects, filmography and mail order .
- Tim Johnson - http://www.timjohnson.org.uk
Film & television cameraman based in the South West of England
- EM Media - http://www.em-media.org.uk
EM Media is the new regional agency supporting the development of the film and media industry in the East Midlands.
- Professional Negative Cutting Ltd - http://www.negcut.com
Services include negative cutting and sound synching. Also features forums to advertise jobs and chat with other industry professionals.
- National Film and Television School (NFTS) - http://www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk
Leading international centre for professional training in the film, television and related media industries, offering development programmes, short courses, training and online distance learning.
- British Film Resource - http://www.britishfilm.org.uk
An extensive library of film theory relating to the first 100 years of British Film.
- UK Film Talk - http://www.ukfilmtalk.co.uk/
An online community for film makers with announcements.
- kftv.com - UK Services - http://www.kftv.com/country-GBR.html
Lists over 7,900 production companies, crew and technicians from the United Kingdom.
- David Perella - http://www.perella.tv
Is a London based Lighting Cameraman with 18 years BBC experience includes documentaries and current affairs.
- The Short Film Bureau - http://www.shortfilmbureau.com/
Non-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness of the short film. Includes information on development, production and distribution as well as submission guideline for their Cinema Programme.
- Silent Sound Films - http://www.silentsoundfilms.co.uk/
Presenting silent films in London. Includes information on the company, booking and sponsership, as well as details of current projects and a profile of the director Frank Borzage and his film Lucky Star.
- Film Philosophy - http://www.film-philosophy.com/
Online journal and discussion salon dedicated to serious debate about film. Also includes an extensive list of related links.
- Park Circus Limited - http://www.parkcircus.com
Film distribution and cinema programming within the UK
- Andy McLeod - http://www.andymcleod.com/
Provides freelance television and film services specializing in underwater photography. Includes video clips, qualifications, and photos.
- Media & Diving Services - http://www.mediadiving.co.uk/
Freelance lighting cameraman, underwater cameraman, film production service that specialise in maritime and diving missions for the film and media industry.
- Future Movies - http://www.futuremovies.co.uk/
Film articles and reviews, tips for new filmmakers, and links to filmmaking resources.
- Film London - http://www.filmlondon.org.uk/
Strategic agency for film and media in London and supports the growth and development of film, TV, video, commercials and interactive media.
- Pinewood Publications - http://www.pinewoodpublications.co.uk
Use the online form to request information on learning to be a Film/TV extra.
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