15/06/2011

British Film Commissioner Colin Brown has stepped down after serving four years in the position. He will pursue other interests in the film business.

Following the dissolution of the UK Film Council, the British Film Commission (BFC) is now operated under the management of Film London. While a replacement is sought for Brown, BFC’s Senior Production Executive Samantha Perahia will be first point of contact in the UK and Andy Weltman, the Executive Vice President, US Production, will continue to head the US office in Los Angeles.

Brown said, “The pleasure of serving in such a great job has been enhanced by the successes. Last year alone we broke the record for inward investment in the UK with almost $1.5 billion production spend. And, of course, out of this activity very tangible financial and creative benefits accrue to all partners.”

Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of Film London and the BFC said, “Colin’s contribution to UK inward investment has been fantastic and he has made such a positive impact as the British Film Commissioner. Although we are extremely sad to see him go, I am very confident that the British Film Commission and its new Advisory Board has the talent and expertise to continue building on the unit’s recent success and 2010’s record breaking year.”

Iain Smith, Chair of the BFC said, “I want to congratulate Colin on his achievements over the last four years, and to thank him for making the handover to Adrian and Film London as seamless as possible. Adrian and the team will be carrying on Colin’s excellent work by continuing to improve the UK’s inward investment strategy, to ensure that we remain one of the most attractive countries in which to make international feature films.”