Board of directors
The UK Film Council has a Board of 15 Directors and has been established as a private company limited by guarantee, with an intention to move it to a statutory basis at a later stage. The Chairman is Stewart Till CBE and the UK Film Council's Chief Executive Officer is John Woodward, former Director of the British Film Institute.
Chairman
Stewart Till CBE
Stewart Till CBE was appointed as the Chairman of the UK Film Council on 1st August 2004, taking over from Sir Alan Parker CBE. He was previously, from 2000, the Vice-Chair.
CEO
John Woodward
John Woodward was appointed the first Chief Executive Officer of the Film Council in November 1999 and set up the UK 's lead strategic body for film.
Board members
Mark Devereux
Mark Devereux is a solicitor, specialising in media, and is the Senior Partner and a founder member of the law firm Olswang.
Andrew Eaton
Andrew Eaton is an independent producer who runs Revolution Films Ltd with director, Michael Winterbottom.
Gail Egan
Gail Egan is a qualified barrister and practised commercial law at Lincoln's Inn before joining Price Waterhouse Corporate Finance.
Nigel Green
Nigel Green is joint Managing Director of Entertainment Film Distributors, the most successful UK film distribution company.
Elisabeth Murdoch
As Chairman and CEO of Shine Group, Elisabeth Murdoch oversees the fourth largest producer in the UK.
Rebecca O'Brien
Rebecca O'Brien is an independent film producer with over 20 years of experience.
Heather Rabbatts CBE
Heather Rabbatts CBE is Executive Deputy Chair of Millwall Football Club, and an independent film producer.
David Sproxton CBE
David Sproxton CBE is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Aardman Animations Ltd, one of the world's leading animation studios.
