British Actress Samantha Morton Advocates for Increased Support of UK Film Industry
Renowned British actress Samantha Morton has received the esteemed Fellowship at the EE BAFTA Awards and used the platform to highlight the necessity of investment in British cinema. Addressing the press, Morton emphasized the need for the UK to build its own film industry rather than solely being a service industry for American productions.
In 2023, the inward investment in the UK film and high-end TV industry stood at $4.22 billion, predominantly from the US. Morton urged the government to recognize the film industry’s billion-dollar value and allocate more resources towards education and training within the creative arts sector.
Morton’s illustrious career spans various acclaimed performances in films such as “Under the Skin,” “Sweet and Lowdown,” “In America,” “Longford,” and her directorial debut with “The Unloved,” which won the BAFTA Television Award.
She stresses the importance of nurturing talent from a young age in schools, advocating for the inclusion of drama education and resources to encourage aspiring individuals to pursue careers in the film and creative industries. Morton’s impactful advocacy for the advancement of the British film industry comes at a crucial time, underscoring the need for sustained support and investment to foster homegrown talent and productions.
