BFI Film Fund

Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The BFI Film Fund provides funding for film and TV development and production. It supports international co-productions and completion funding. The fund focuses on new talent and unfamiliar stories from unfamiliar voices. It aims to support projects that reach new audiences. Film and TV production companies and filmmakers can apply. The fund operates on a rolling basis in England.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited companyindividual

Key requirements:

  • Must be film or TV production project
  • Focus on new talent and unfamiliar voices preferred
Who is this for?

This fund is for film and TV production companies and filmmakers in England. It particularly supports new talent and projects with unfamiliar stories from unfamiliar voices. You should apply if you want to reach new audiences with your film or TV project.

Regions

No published award history for BFI. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from BFI

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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Last updated: 14 June 2026