BFI International Activity Funding

BFI
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The BFI International Activity Funding helps UK film organisations work internationally. The grant supports projects that make screen heritage more accessible to diverse audiences. You can use the money to engage more people with heritage film collections. The funding aims to ensure collections better reflect the diversity of the UK. This is rolling funding with no set deadline. The exact funding amounts are not specified. You must be a UK film organisation involved in international activities to apply. Projects should focus on making screen heritage more representative and accessible.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be UK film organisation
  • Must engage in international activity
  • Projects must focus on screen heritage accessibility and diversity
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK film organisations that work internationally. You need to focus on projects that make screen heritage more accessible and representative. It is not for organisations outside the film sector or those without international activities.

Regions

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Promotes international engagement and collaboration with UK filmmaking. Supports funding and support for international activity in the screen sector.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026