Stephen Bristow Email and Phone Number

Business development across the Media Sector, e.g. Film, Video Games, Television and Music. Also provide public policy advice both externally to clients and internally to ensure we are up to date with the latest government thinking in the Media Sector.

A senior member of the executive team of the UK Film Council (UKFC), the UK government’s lead agency for developing film policy, building a competitive and innovative film sector, funding new British films and promoting UK film internationally.Reporting directly to the CEO and with overall responsibility for all aspects of relations with government departments across Whitehall including DCMS, HM Treasury, HMRC and BIS. Specific duties include:Senior counsel to the Chairman… Show more A senior member of the executive team of the UK Film Council (UKFC), the UK government’s lead agency for developing film policy, building a competitive and innovative film sector, funding new British films and promoting UK film internationally.Reporting directly to the CEO and with overall responsibility for all aspects of relations with government departments across Whitehall including DCMS, HM Treasury, HMRC and BIS. Specific duties include:Senior counsel to the Chairman, Board, CEO and Senior Management Team on public policy and working with Ministers and civil servants. Overall responsibility for the UKFC international film co-production, including the negotiation of treaties and advising filmmakers. Also the management of the UKFC’s Certification Unit, responsible for certify films as British in accordance with the 1985 Film Act. Show less