Creative UK
Creative UK (known as Creative England from 2010 to 2021) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the creative industries in the United Kingdom. The business promotes the development of creative companies, which in turn support business across games, film, creative and digital media as well as production services. The company works in partnership with the BFI, has offices in Bristol and Salford, and operates predominantly outside of the city of London.
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| Founded | 2021 |
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| Type | Film, television nonprofit organisation |
| Headquarters | 32-36 College Green, Bristol, UK |
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Region served | United Kingdom |
Chief Executive | Caroline Norbury, MBE |
Chair | Richard Haythornthwaite |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Creative England, Creative Industries Federation |
On 24 November 2021, Creative England and Creative Industries Federation combined forces under the newly formed Creative UK, having previously worked together since 2019 under the Creative UK Group. The launch coincided with updated branding across the organisation and a new tag line; Here for those who dare to imagine.
Creative UK currently supports filmmaking opportunities shortFLIX, in collaboration with Sky Arts, iFeatures with the BFI and BBC Films, and Breakout with Netflix. These provide mentoring and funding to emerging film makers.
In 2021, they launched the 'Creative Coalition Festival' to "bring together the UK’s finest creators, innovators, leaders and emerging talent". In 2022, speakers included; Jed Mercurio, June Sarpong, Nadine Dorries, Jo Johnson, Rebecca Ferguson, Heather Rabbatts, and Nicholas Serota.