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.
The Young Black Filmmakers Fund from London Breeze and TikTok offers up to £10,000, mentorship from Alex Kayode-Kay, and a UK premiere at The Ritzy in 2026 to help emerging Black British filmmakers aged 18–30 take their next serious step. It’s aimed at creative teams who are already active and ready to go, with a short film script (10–12 pages), a clear vision and a proposed budget of up to £10,000. At least two of the team must be Black British, including either the writer or director. Submissions are open from 14 April to 1 August 2025 via My SMASH Media, with a live pitch at London Breeze 2025 and a premiere the following year.
The Young Black Filmmakers Fund from London Breeze and TikTok offers up to £10,000, mentorship from Alex Kayode-Kay, and a UK premiere at The Ritzy in 2026 to help emerging Black British filmmakers aged 18–30 take their next serious step. It’s aimed at creative teams who are already active and ready to go, with a short film script (10–12 pages), a clear vision and a proposed budget of up to £10,000. At least two of the team must be Black British, including either the writer or director. Submissions are open from 14 April to 1 August 2025 via My SMASH Media, with a live pitch at London Breeze 2025 and a premiere the following year.
One World Media, the Pulitzer Center and the Financial Times are teaming up to offer a major new opportunity for filmmakers from and working in the global south. They're looking for proposals for a short documentary (under 25 minutes) that tackles an underreported health story — whether that’s access to care, mental health, maternal mortality, or the next emerging threat. They’re especially keen on stories that explore solutions and systems, not just problems.
The selected filmmaker will receive up to £20,000, plus mentorship, exec support, and a commission from the FT, with the film published and promoted globally across all partner platforms. You’ll also join the 2025 One World Media Fellowship cohort.
One World Media, the Pulitzer Center and the Financial Times are teaming up to offer a major new opportunity for filmmakers from and working in the global south. They're looking for proposals for a short documentary (under 25 minutes) that tackles an underreported health story — whether that’s access to care, mental health, maternal mortality, or the next emerging threat. They’re especially keen on stories that explore solutions and systems, not just problems.
The selected filmmaker will receive up to £20,000, plus mentorship, exec support, and a commission from the FT, with the film published and promoted globally across all partner platforms. You’ll also join the 2025 One World Media Fellowship cohort.
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.
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.