The Sir Horace Ové Grant provides up to £500 to support Black and Global Majority individuals working behind the scenes in film, TV, and cinema. This grant aims to help with costs such as childcare, travel, or professional development courses, addressing barriers to career progression and enabling transformative work opportunities. Applicants must have been involved in paid or funded industry work for at least 40 days in the last 18 months, or have worked in the field for two years in the last decade and are seeking to return after a career break. The grant prioritises those in greatest need with no alternative sources of income or savings.

The Stop-Gap Grant offers immediate financial support to UK film and TV workers facing urgent financial needs. Grants typically range from £500 to £750 and are designed for those who have worked behind the scenes in film or TV and are experiencing financial hardship with no alternative sources of income. Eligible applicants must have at least 40 days of paid work in the last 18 months or two years of experience in the industry. The grant is also available to back-office cinema workers with a similar work history.

This shorts fund is open year-round and offers filmmakers the chance to develop, fund, and complete their projects with grants between $25,000 and $50,000. Up to ten projects are selected each year, with support ranging from script development through to production, ensuring each filmmaker gets focused attention. The fund is looking for bold, original voices with unique or niche stories, whether you’re just starting out or already have experience. To apply, you’ll need to submit a questionnaire along with your script or concept online, and if chosen, you’ll receive both financial backing and creative development support.

The BBC offers up to 20 bursaries annually for NFTS courses, supporting diverse new talent from backgrounds that may otherwise face barriers to accessing high-quality film and TV education. These bursaries cover tuition for selected MA and Diploma courses at NFTS and include mentoring from BBC commissioning or production teams. The aim is to support under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, and those from lower-income families. Applicants must first apply to NFTS and, if accepted, can then apply for the BBC scholarship.

The Leverhulme Trust has renewed its commitment to the NFTS, awarding a grant that will enable 45 new students to join the School over the next three years. This funding supports diverse talent by providing scholarships for a range of MA courses at the NFTS, enhancing opportunities for those from various financial backgrounds. Since 2001, the Leverhulme Trust has supported over 121 NFTS students, helping them launch successful careers in the creative industries.

The Toledo Scholarship, established in 2005 by Duncan Kenworthy, supports talented newcomers from the UK's ethnic minorities in joining the British film and television industry. This scholarship aims to address the lack of diversity in storytelling by providing financial support to students from diverse backgrounds. Since its inception, it has funded 30 scholars with over £300,000, enabling them to study various MA courses at the NFTS.

Each year for International Women’s Day, the NFTS and Netflix renew their Black British Woman Cinematographer Scholarship. This scholarship supports emerging Black British women in cinematography, offering full funding for the NFTS's 2-year Cinematography MA course. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, and provides opportunities for internships and Netflix production work.

The BFI, in partnership with the NFTS, is offering scholarships to increase access to their prestigious MA and Diploma courses. The initiative focuses on supporting students from under-represented groups, helping with tuition and maintenance costs. The funding also includes support for the NFTS Certificate in Filmmaking, a comprehensive six-month course covering all aspects of film production.

The Haringey Young People’s Bursary Scheme, supported by the Tottenham Grammar School Foundation, offers tuition fee discounts for young people from Haringey wishing to attend Mountview's ENGAGE programme classes. The bursary provides financial assistance ranging from 30% to 100% of course fees based on individual need. Eligibility includes being aged 11 to 24, residing in Haringey, and either attending or having previously attended a Haringey secondary school.

The BAFTA UK scholarship programme is open to British citizens in need of financial assistance to study eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK. BAFTA Scholars undertaking postgraduate study receive up to £12,000 towards their annual course fees (up to a maximum of £20,000 for 2 year courses). BAFTA will make a contribution towards living expenses for undergraduate courses, but if the course is three or four years long, only those going into their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study are eligible to apply. As well as financial assistance, BAFTA scholars also receive mentoring support and free access to BAFTA events around the UK.

National Lottery Project Grants is Arts Council's open access programme for arts, libraries and museums projects. The fund supports thousands of individual artists, community and cultural organisations.

Climate Spring and Counterpoints Arts are commissioning new feature film and TV projects exploring the intersection of climate change and migration. They’re looking for bold, genre-driven stories that centre migrant and displaced characters as active agents, not victims, with narratives rooted in lived experience and offering solutions rather than despair. Selected projects will receive development funding, editorial support, and industry matchmaking, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.

The Professional Development Fund provides financial support to individuals in Scotland’s film and television industry for training, mentoring, and other professional development activities, both nationally and internationally. The fund aims to address skills shortages and enhance diversity within the screen sector. It is open to freelancers and individuals in small screen businesses, but not to new entrants. You can apply for any amount between £250 and £5,000.

The Additional Feature Film Development Loans support Irish producers with feature film projects that have already received funding from Screen Ireland under the Feature Film Development category. The fund offers up to €50,000 per application, with a maximum of €100,000 per project, requiring matching funds for amounts above €50,000. The funding is intended to maintain project momentum during the development process, covering script drafts, development budgets, and related materials.

The Film Development and Production Fund offers financial support to filmmakers based in Scotland for the development and production of feature films and documentaries. The fund provides assistance at two stages: single project development and film production. It supports projects across live-action, animation, and documentary genres that showcase Scotland’s culture, creativity, and diversity. The fund prioritizes high-quality, commercially and creatively driven projects with international appeal and encourages creative risk-taking.