BFI Film Fund
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Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The BFI Film Fund supports film and TV development and production projects. You can get funding for creating films, TV shows, or new storytelling formats. The fund welcomes international co-productions and provides completion funding. It focuses on supporting new talent and unfamiliar voices in the industry. Film and TV production companies can apply, as well as individual filmmakers. The funding is available for projects in England. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The exact funding amounts are not specified and likely vary by project.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be film or TV production project
- Focus on new talent and unfamiliar voices
This fund is for film and TV production companies and individual filmmakers in England. It particularly welcomes applications from new talent and people from underrepresented backgrounds. You need to be developing or producing films, TV shows, or innovative storytelling formats.
Regions
Funding for film and TV development and production, including international co-productions and completion funding. Supports the creation of films, TV or new formats of storytelling from new talent and unfamiliar voices.
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