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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Aesthetica Short Film Festival: The Listening Pitch
Opending Date:Wed. 21st Feb 2024Deadline date:Sun. 21st Apr 2024The Listening Pitch is a documentary film grant of £20,000 delivered in partnership between Aesthetica and Audible. They are committed to telling impactful stories, all with listening at the forefront.
In a world that's never been louder, this year’s Listening Pitch challenges filmmakers to find extraordinary narratives that reflect the world around us. They can be personal or universal, and this year’s theme takes notice of global stories and human connection. They are looking for films that bring life to unheard voices, which resonate with audiences on a deep, emotional level.
Submitting your pitch is free. A panel will review the pitches, and a grant of £20,000 will be awarded to the filmmaker with the strongest idea. -
The Pigott / BAFTA Scholarship
Deadline date:Thu. 25th Apr 2024The Pigott/BAFTA Scholarships are for British graduate students studying full-time for Master's degrees in disciplines leading to production roles in filmmaking. This could include directing, writing, producing, cinematography, production design, editing, costume design, composing, visual effects, and animation. Students of acting are not eligible for this scholarship.
The scholarships were established by industrialist and philanthropist Mr. Mark Pigott KBE. Established in 2015, they have awarded scholarships to individuals who also receive additional support from BAFTA throughout the year in the form of professional development programming and access to their events.
The scholarships are funded by an endowment in perpetuity, ensuring that many talented students benefit from earning their graduate degrees from outstanding American universities. -
International Collaboration Grants 2024
Opending Date:Wed. 31st Jan 2024Deadline date:Tue. 30th Apr 2024Their International Collaboration Grants are now open for the second time. This £1 million grants programme supports the creation of new cultural collaborations between UK artists, arts professionals, and organisations and their peers around the world.
Their International Collaboration Grants encourage new bilateral and multilateral partnerships, providing funding to enable organisations to make and develop creative artwork with their international peers, and help individual artists find innovative ways of collaborating. Available grants range between £25,000 and £75,000 and are now open for application.