Funds & Support Database

Keeping on top of the latest film funds, bursaries, competitions, schemes and more for filmmakers can be a full-time job in itself - that's why we created this database to save you the time scouring the web.

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Fund / Bursary | Deadline: Aug. 29, 2025

The BFI Discovery Fund is now open.

To be eligible to apply, teams must submit a fully developed script with a comprehensive production & financing plan.
Applications close Fri 29 Aug  17:00.

Discovery feature funding provides awards of up to £1,000,000 for projects with debut directors and a production budget between £1,000,000 and £3,500,000

Fund / Bursary | Deadline: Aug. 29, 2025

The BFI Discovery Fund is now open.

To be eligible to apply, teams must submit a fully developed script with a comprehensive production & financing plan.
Applications close Fri 29 Aug  17:00.

Discovery feature funding provides awards of up to £1,000,000 for projects with debut directors and a production budget between £1,000,000 and £3,500,000

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Competition | Deadline: Aug. 30, 2025

Our Feature Contest is geared towards UK screenwriters looking to gain representation with a manager or agent, sell their screenplay, and get hired on writing assignments.

Competition | Deadline: Aug. 30, 2025

Our Feature Contest is geared towards UK screenwriters looking to gain representation with a manager or agent, sell their screenplay, and get hired on writing assignments.

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Fund / Bursary | Deadline: Aug. 30, 2025

The FUJIFILM GFX Challenge Grant gives emerging and pro photographers a chance to win $5,000 or $10,000 plus access to top-tier camera gear and mentoring to bring your creative photo or video project to life. You need to submit a project proposal, cover letter, and portfolio by August 31, 2025. There’s a multi-stage selection process with interviews, and winners are announced in January 2026. Projects must be completed by May 31, 2026. It’s open to applicants in specific regions, and your work will be judged on creativity, feasibility, and how well it fits the program.

Fund / Bursary | Deadline: Aug. 30, 2025

The FUJIFILM GFX Challenge Grant gives emerging and pro photographers a chance to win $5,000 or $10,000 plus access to top-tier camera gear and mentoring to bring your creative photo or video project to life. You need to submit a project proposal, cover letter, and portfolio by August 31, 2025. There’s a multi-stage selection process with interviews, and winners are announced in January 2026. Projects must be completed by May 31, 2026. It’s open to applicants in specific regions, and your work will be judged on creativity, feasibility, and how well it fits the program.

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