UK Film Council: Photocall Notice

UK Film Council: Photocall Notice

LONDON, June 29/PRNewswire/ --

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WHEN: Monday 4 July

WHERE: Royal Commonwealth Society 18 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BJ

TIME: 19.00 - 21.00 (photocall from 19.30hrs)

WHAT: Launch of British film industry Equalities Charter for Film signed by 20 top film companies and organisations with key names attending to give support.

TOP UK FILM INDUSTRY NAMES PLEDGE ACTION TO BOOST EQUALITIES UK Film Council, Channel 4, Working Title, BBC Films, BAFTA and partners set out priorities to tackle inequalities in workplace as new DVD encourages young people into film

Top British film industry names are coming together on Monday 4 July to launch an Equalities Charter for Film. The first of its kind, it will tackle issues of access, training and representation, both behind the camera and on-screen.

At the same time, a new DVD to inspire young people, particularly those from ethnic minority groups, to consider a career in film will be revealed. Presented by T4's June Sarpong, the DVD features interviews with director Gurinder Chadha (Bend it like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice), Naomie Harris (28 Days Later, After the Sunset), Vas Blackwood (Creep, Lock Stock...) and director Asif Kapadia (The Warrior). The free DVD is now available for schools and colleges.

20 of the UK's top companies including the UK Film Council, Working Title Films, Channel 4, BBC Films, Equity, and Vue Cinemas launch the signing of a pledge.

www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk

Source: UK Film Council

For further information contact: Ian Thomson/Caroline Nagle, UK Film Council Communications Department, T: +44-(0)20-7861-7861/7901/7508, E: press@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk

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