Julia joined the BFI in 2017 and is responsible for running the Research and Statistics Unit (RSU) as well as other BFI related research and evaluation. This includes production of the BFI’s Statistical Yearbook, as well as ad hoc research studies and analysis on a wide variety of topics. Current projects include Screen Business 2021, an update of the economic impact of the screen sector tax reliefs, Film in the wider world, an audience analysis of film viewing across different screens and platforms, mapping the UK Animation sector, and Horizon Scanning looking at future trends which will impact the screen sector.