Film London has announced Sir Sir Kenneth Branagh as patron for its Shakespeare on Screen programme, a year-long series of projects and events as part of the global celebrations marking 400 years of Shakespeare.

Branagh commented 'Much of my work has involved bringing Shakespeare to the stage and the screen... Storytellers at every stage of their careers continue to draw from the playwright's work, so it is fitting that this project - through an ambitious series of brand new commissions - showcases emerging and established talent alike. It is a pleasure to be involved with a project which aims to bring his work to countless new audiences, inspiring as many people as possible along the way'.