Our Partners and Friends at First Light

BFI

The British Film Institute is the lead body for film in the UK, with the ambition to create a flourishing film environment in which innovation, opportunity and creativity can thrive by: ◦Connecting audiences to the widest choice of British and world...

The National Lottery

For every £1 that the public spends on Lottery tickets 28 pence goes to the Lottery good causes. These are the arts, charities and voluntary groups, heritage, health, education, the environment and sports. First Light’s Young Film Fund is the B...

BBC Connect and Create

The BBC’s Connect and Create programme encourages BBC staff to work in partnership with community organisations and charities across the UK. First Light has worked with BBC staff in developing training programmes for the Digital Documenters and ...

Pinewood Studio Group

Pinewood Studios Group has announced that First Light is to be its nominated charity for the next three years. The partnership will help raise funds to help to create the British filmmakers of tomorrow. Pinewood’s support will not only be financia...

Skillset

Skillset is the industry body which supports skills and training for people and businesses to ensure the UK creative industries maintain their world class position. The Skillset website has information and resources to help you take your career to the...

Film: 21st Century Literacy

First Light is delighted to be a member of the leadership group for Film: 21st Century Literacy, the new UK-wide film education strategy. First Light is working with the BFI, FILM CLUB, Film Education and the UK Film Council and in partnership with t...

The Industry Trust

The Industry Trust was set up in 2004 to help promote copyright and all the good stuff it does. It works together with member companies (from film studios to retailers) to spread the word about the positive role copyright plays in helping to protect c...

FILMCLUB

FILMCLUB is an educational charity which helps schools set up and run successful film clubs. Through weekly screenings, a curated catalogue of thousands of films, online reviewing and industry events, FILMCLUB is growing an engaged and informed cinema...

Film Street

Film Street introduces young people to the world of films and filmmaking in fun and exciting ways. It combines video, interactive games and workshops to encourage, inform and support teachers and children to create their own films and animations both ...

Sargent-Disc

Sargent-Disc provides a full range of integrated payroll, accounting and software services tailored to the needs of production and business. As an Entertainment Partners affiliate, Sargent-Disc distributes EP software, such as Movie Magic Budgeting, M...