About Us
The BVA was established in 1980 to represent the interests of publishers and rights owners of pre-recorded video entertainment. Today, around 6 - 7,000 titles are released every year in the UK, on DVD, Blu-ray Discs and 3D Blu-ray Discs through to Digital TV-based and web-based internet services, available to rent or to own on portable devices and for home consumption.
Video entertainment is critical for the cultural and economic success of the UK's audiovisual sector and, in a world of evolving technology and new opportunities, the British Video Association's primary objective is to help maintain a business environment with the least regulatory burdens and optimal conditions that enables video's crucial role in the audiovisual eco-system to continue.
The BVA's members account for some 90% of this £2.317billion industry and include film companies, television companies and independent labels which produce, license and distribute film, sport and fitness, music video, TV, children's and special interest programming.
Convergence of media technologies has lead to a proliferation of delivery channels and increasing consumer choice. To help navigate the evolving video landscape the BVA developed a detailed map of the UK video industry and supplies up-to-date data about new industry trends, market information on the retail and rental sectors, current best sellers, the impact of government policy and much more.
We represent the industry’s interests collectively to:
- The Media
- The Government
- The Public
- Other Industry Organisations
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Lavinia Carey Director General |
Simon Heller Consultant Director of BVA Marketing & Communications |
Stanley Pearce Office & Accounts Manager |
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Aurelia Orban |
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Angela Hayes |
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Charlie McAuley
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David Root
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Ian Foster
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BVA 2013 Awards
