Film funding and bursaries can be incredibly tricky to find - that’s why we source the latest film grants for independent UK filmmakers and created this neat hub for you to secure funding for your next project. From documentary grants, to short film grants, to student film grants - all the way to major feature film funding and specific things like post-production grants; we make sure to keep you up to date with the latest opportunities.
Unlike other organisations, we don’t just list off the major grants from well-known organisations like the BFI Short Film Fund, the Sundance Documentary Fund and others, we research individual organisations, artist funds which apply to moving image, educational institutions and more to make sure you’re getting the full picture of what's out there.
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Fresh Cuts 2024
Deadline date:Wed. 15th May 2024After the success of the Fresh Cuts strands in 2022 and last year, ITV and MultiStory Media, part of ITV Studios, are proud to launch Fresh Cuts 2024 through the Diversity Commissioning Fund.
This year they want to hear from a new generation of directors and creatives who can reflect the lives of a diverse and inclusive Britain.
Fresh Cuts are looking for Black and/or Disabled, and/or Deaf, and/or Neurodivergent content creators, Producer/Directors (PDs) and DV Directors looking for an opportunity to create content for a major UK broadcaster.
They want you to develop a series of short-form content that will captivate viewers, specifically seeking ideas for an unscripted shorts series consisting of approximately four episodes, each ranging between 8 to 12 minutes in length.
This is an incredible opportunity for you to get your ideas seen and to set you on a successful career path as a Producer/Director or Director. -
Discovery and Impact Feature Funding
Opending Date:Mon. 15th Apr 2024Deadline date:Tue. 21st May 2024The BFI Discovery and Impact feature funding awards money from the National Lottery to support original live action and animation feature filmmaking.
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FLAMIN Animations
Deadline date:Mon. 27th May 2024FLAMIN Animations is a commissioning programme for early-career Black-identifying* artist animators living in the UK.
Part of Film London Artists' Moving Image Network (FLAMIN), the programme aims to support artist animators as they take their first steps into a career working with the moving image, with development support and funding for a new work.
The four new 2-3 minute animation commissions will be screened in London and FLAMIN will support the selected artist animators in getting further exposure for their work.
FLAMIN Animations looks to commission Black-identifying* practitioners as a considered acknowledgement of the underrepresentation of Black artists within the art, film, and animation industries.