Eastwood opposes abolition of UK Film Council

Eastwood has credited the UK Film Council for helping his production company with his latest film in London. The UK Film Council is to axed due to the government spending cuts and the end of the year. Eastwood was among 50 actors who apposed the abolition and mentioned how much damage to the industry it will do if the plans go ahead. According to The Observer, lottery funding has increased to support the production of new films. The overall figure is estimated to be around £3 million. 

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