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The British industry is on the verge of a comeback, according to big names, like Quentin Tarantino. After the runaway success of films like Slumdog Millionaire, which came home with eight Oscars in 2009, he does have a point. Danny Boyle's film is not the only one to capture the world's imagination, with veteran directors like Mike Leigh and Ken Loach bringing new releases this year as well. Cemetery Junction, directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, is also coming out this year and even the British art-pack are getting involved with Sam-Taylor Wood's John Lennon biopic and Steve McQueen's Hunger. Kevin Macdonald's The Eagle of the Ninth and Neil Marshall's Centurion also see Brits venturing into action and adventure cinema. British actors have also been picking up accolades, like Colin Firth and Carey Mulligan, who both bagged BAFTA awards this week. It's not just the cultural benefit of British films which make them so important, as the industry also pumps £4.3 billion per year into the UK economy. Around 35,000 people are directly employed in the world of film as well, with almost 100,000 indirectly earning from the industry. Being at the forefront of technological developments will be important for the UK's film industry, with films like Avatar pushing the boundaries. "We want the UK to be at the forefront of 3D's assault on cinema and TV. With 3D cinema proving a hit at the Box Office, and 3DTV coming to living rooms this year, 2010 is the year for UK producers to grasp the 3D opportunity,” said Brian Lenz, Sky's Director of Product Design and TV Product Development. With Careers and Jobs, you can view all the latest jobs, browse UK jobs by sector and keep up to date with the latest UK jobs news. You’ll also find expert career advice and a range of training courses to help land that dream job.
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