Report from the Independent Film Parliament to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.

The article focuses on issues raised by speakers and panelists to the Local Film Culture, Global Exchange conference organized by the Independent Film Parliament (IFP) in Great Britain. The event was designed to combine views on public policy for film and to contribute to the review policy by James Purnell, Minister for Creative Industries. The twelve core concerns on the cultural value of film and audiovisual culture raised during debates are presented. Recommendations made by IFP Steering Committee members are cited.