Many British film festivals and film institutes in Britain gain funding from the UK film council, which is in turn funded by the national lottery. The chances are that if an amateur short filmmaker gains financial backing or filming opportunities from a film festival or institute, that money will have come from the UK film council and the national lottery. Film festivals such as the Encounters short film festival are funded by the UK film council. Short film is taken seriously within the UK film council as it is considered to be the training ground for future British filmmakers as well as acting talent. By funding festivals such as the Encounters short film festival the UK film council are hoping to kick-start the careers of future filmmakers and spot potential talent.
The UK film council have also introduced the 'Short Film Completion Fund' which aims to fund the completion of short films that show 'outstanding potential' but lack the funds to be completed to the films full potential. This is another example of how aspiring filmmakers have the opportunity to receive financial backing.
The national lottery fund British film as it is considered to be an integral part of British culture as well as being an industry that employs around 50,000 people in Britain. The film industry also turns over billions of pounds annually that goes back into the British economy. British film also promotes Britain around the world and can promote tourism.
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