The Travel Grant supports filmmakers attending international Labs for creative development or Co-Production Forums to develop projects and careers. Grants cover participation fees, travel, accommodation, and disability access support. Eligible applicants include writers, directors, and producers working on UK productions or co-productions that meet specific criteria, as well as XR creatives.

These grants assist filmmakers and XR creatives with travel expenses to attend international events where their work is being screened. Grants are available for short and feature films, as well as XR projects. Support covers travel, accommodation, and, for XR projects, technical setup. Grants range from £100 to £7,000 depending on the project type and needs. Applicants must have their work selected for a festival on the Key List, and grants can be used for one person's travel. Applications are accepted year-round, but deadlines may apply for specific events.

The BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund supports diverse, ambitious work that cannot be fully financed by the commercial sector, prioritizing creative projects with cultural and narrative risk.

The Impact Feature Funding programme backs projects with budgets between £1–15 million for experienced directors or over £3.5 million for debut directors. Funding is awarded based on the project's potential for cultural, social, or commercial impact, as well as its commitment to inclusive representation, audience reach, regional economic benefits, and environmental responsibility.

Awards range from £500,000 to £850,000, with a maximum of £1,250,000 for exceptional projects. Limited funds mean that not all requests can be granted in full.

First Flights is dedicated to discovering and nurturing emerging filmmakers with bold voices. The program offers a tailored approach to support talent in production, financing, and distribution, with a focus on long-term career development. They seek filmmakers with experience in short films (premiered at international festivals) or low-budget features. Submitted projects should have a budget up to £1M and international appeal. Applications should include a synopsis, treatment, script, details of the writer and director, pitch books, and teaser trailers.

The Distribution Fund supports the distribution of Scottish feature films, aiming to reach a broad and diverse audience across Scotland. It is open to UK-based distributors and Scotland-based film production companies, including those self-distributing films with significant Scottish talent. The fund helps amplify theatrical releases and deepen engagement with Scottish audiences, especially those under-represented in cultural cinema. Awards typically range from £5,000 to £15,000, with exceptions possible. The fund is recoupable, meaning it must be repaid if the project makes a profit.

The Script Development Fund supports the development of feature film and television drama scripts for individuals and companies. Funding for short film development is not available. The fund aims to assist Northern Ireland writers, writing teams, and companies (or production companies outside Northern Ireland working with Northern Ireland-based writers).

Project development funding is available to companies for feature film, television (all genres and including pilots) and interactive content. The breakdown of available funding is as follows: 90% of project budget for projects with a budget up to £10,000; 75% of project budget for projects with a budget of over £10,000 and less than £20,000; 50% of project budget for projects with a budget of over £20,000 up to a maximum of £100,000. All development awards are recoupable loans. Project development funding is available to independent production companies based in Northern Ireland and European production companies which have an office and staff based in Northern Ireland.

The Slate Development Fund provides financial support to independent production companies in Northern Ireland (and European companies with a base in Northern Ireland) for developing two or more projects. Eligible projects can include feature films, television (all genres and pilots), and interactive content. The funding excludes development for local television output. Available funding covers: 90% of project budget for projects with a budget up to £10,000; 75% of project budget for projects with a budget of over £10,000 and less than £20,000; 50% of project budget for projects with a budget of over £20,000 up to a maximum of £100,000.

BBC Three commissions content that appeals to a young, diverse, UK-wide audience, particularly 16-34 year-olds, with a focus on ideas that engage 16-24 year-olds. They seek fresh, contemporary content that authentically reflects the lives and experiences of young people across the UK, especially outside of London. They are interested in a wide range of genres, including documentaries, current affairs, comedy, and drama, with an emphasis on innovative storytelling and diverse on-screen talent.

The BBC Comedy Short Film Brief offers emerging talent an opportunity to develop and showcase new comedy ideas. This initiative supports writers, directors, and producers in creating comedy shorts that can potentially lead to TV series. Shorts should be approximately 10 minutes long, with a budget of £100k each. The focus is on comedy-first ideas featuring high gag rates and strong comic characters. This year’s emphasis is on using shorts as a testing ground for potential TV series development. The opportunity is open to UK-based production companies only.

The OKRE Fund provides financial support for early-stage, imaginative, and collaborative entertainment projects. Grants range from £500 to £25,000 and are available for projects involving creative collaboration between different sectors or communities. Current interests include projects on women in STEM, LGBTQIA+ issues, environmental sustainability, mental health, and international development. The fund is open to individuals and organizations, but it is not intended for production; rather, it supports R&D and early-stage development.

The Wandsworth Culture Micro-commissions offer up to £1,000 to local creatives for the creation of new artworks during the London Borough of Culture year, with a simple application process and minimal reporting. Open only to applicants with a Wandsworth postcode, the commissions aim to support inspiring artistic ideas focused on the theme of health and happiness. Artists can apply via a written form or a short video/audio submission, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by a panel of local Culture Champions between July and December 2025. Successful applicants must complete their work by 31 March 2026 and contribute images, evaluation content, and visibility through the Welcome to Wandsworth platform.

ARTCRY offers rapid-response grants of up to £2,500 to support politically engaged artistic interventions in UK public space. The fund is open year-round and aims to support time-critical work that addresses pressing social or political issues and needs to happen quickly to have impact. Applications are reviewed within one week, and all funded work must be free to attend and take place in a UK public space. They’re especially interested in work that tackles transparency in democracy or the fight for human rights—particularly relating to the UK immigration and asylum systems—but applications on any issue are welcome. Projects can be of any scale, and applicants are encouraged to request only what they need, whether it’s £50 for materials or more.

The BFI Film Academy offers specialist courses for 16 to 19-year-olds to develop skills and build careers in the film industry. These courses are designed to provide hands-on experience and industry knowledge, helping young people take their first steps into film and media careers.

FFF3 is seeking submissions for crypto-themed short films, including genre pieces (Sci-fi, Horror, Thriller), web3 adaptations of well-known stories (e.g., NFT-based The Thomas Crown Affair), or crypto documentaries on notable projects (e.g., Crypto Kitties). A budget of $10,000 will be raised for selected projects. Applicants should submit their project details including a logline, synopsis, director's vision, and relevant team bios.