BFI Film Fund

BFI
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

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.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited companyindividual

Key requirements:

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

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.

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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: 24 March 2026