[1] British Screen Forum seeks to "frame the debate for the future of the UK screen sectors", primarily through conferences, roundtables and insight events for members at which industry trends are discussed, as well as publishing briefings and reports.
Members are drawn from a wide range of organisations, representing writers, technicians, independent producers, directors, distributors, exhibitors, broadcasters, games publishers, games developers, pay TV platforms and online platforms.
Initially it did enjoy limited facilities through the DTI, including secretarial assistance.
[2] This support was withdrawn in July 1986 as "a consequence of the Government's wish to leave the BSAC to handle its own affairs".
[4] The 2020 rebranding as British Screen Forum was accompanied by a new website with enhanced member facilities.