Useful Links

BBC Press

November 2004
Mark Thompson speaks to the Annual Conference of Specialist Schools

May 2004
BBC Creative Archive pioneers new approach to public access rights in digital age
Press Release about the formation of the External Panel.

March 2004
The On-Demand World
Ashley Highfield speaks to the FT New Media and Broadcasting Conference.

August 2003
BBC plans to open up its archive to the public
Greg Dyke delivers the Richard Dunn Memorial Lecture at the Edinburgh Television Festival.

BBC Charter
The Future of the BBC

Other Resources for Creativity

http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/
Developed in association with the UK Film Council, this site is designed to showcase new UK film talent by screening short films, profiling the people who made them and providing film-makers with tools that let them exchange advice and tips.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/film/
A BBC initiative encouraging 13-19 year olds throughout the UK to get into film.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/videonation/filmingskills/
Online video community and archive with FAQ and filming tips.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/oneminutemovies/
Hints and tips on making movies, as well as an opportunity to send in short films to be screened on the BBC website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newtalent/newfilmmaker/
New film-making talent scheme from BBC3 with tips and tricks from previous competition winners and industry experts.

http://www.britfilms.com/britishfilms/
A comprehensive overview of the British film-making industry from the British Council.

http://www.shootingpeople.org/index.php
A large independent film community. Run by film-makers for film-makers.