BFI Exhibition and Distribution Funding
Funding
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Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The BFI provides funding to help film exhibitors and distributors show bold films to diverse audiences across the UK. This grant supports activities that bring films to wider audiences through cinema screenings and distribution. You can use the money for exhibition and distribution activities that reach new or underserved communities. The funding is available on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You need to be a film exhibitor or distributor to apply. The grant focuses on supporting bold, diverse filmmaking that might not otherwise reach mainstream audiences.
Key requirements:
- Must be film exhibitor or distributor
- Must focus on bold films for diverse audiences
This grant is for film exhibitors and distributors operating in England. You should apply if you want to show bold or diverse films to wider audiences. It is not for filmmakers or production companies.
Regions
No published award history for BFI. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
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