UK Global Screen Fund International Distribution Festival Launch Support

British Film Institute
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Funding

Up to £15,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 1 April 2028

Overview

The UK Global Screen Fund supports festival launches of UK films internationally. You can get up to £15,000 to help promote your UK film at international festivals. The funding helps enhance your film's reach and value in global markets. This is specifically for festival launch activities, not general film production. The deadline is 1 April 2028. The British Film Institute runs this programme. You need to have a UK film ready for international festival launch. The exact minimum funding amount is not specified. This funding focuses on promotion and marketing activities at festivals.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must have a UK film ready for international festival launch
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK film producers, distributors, and filmmakers who have completed films ready for international festival launches. You need a UK film that can benefit from enhanced international promotion and marketing at festivals.

Regions

Full details from British Film Institute

Supporting the festival launch of UK films in order to enhance their promotion, reach and value internationally.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026