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 BIFA Springboard: Genre programme supports UK-based producers and writers working on their second feature film, with a focus on genre projects like action, thriller, horror, or sci-fi. Running from March to November 2025, it offers mentoring, training, and networking opportunities to help participants navigate the challenges of their careers while developing a specific project. Producers must have a released debut feature, and writers need feature or significant TV writing credits with a genre script in development.
The BIFA Springboard: Genre programme supports UK-based producers and writers working on their second feature film, with a focus on genre projects like action, thriller, horror, or sci-fi. Running from March to November 2025, it offers mentoring, training, and networking opportunities to help participants navigate the challenges of their careers while developing a specific project. Producers must have a released debut feature, and writers need feature or significant TV writing credits with a genre script in development.
Two grants of up to £15,000 are available for the production of a short film – drama, animation or factual – with a British-Jewish theme of significance to both Jewish and general audiences. The fund focusses on supporting the production and exhibition of short films that reflect British-Jewish stories, life, history and culture.
Two grants of up to £15,000 are available for the production of a short film – drama, animation or factual – with a British-Jewish theme of significance to both Jewish and general audiences. The fund focusses on supporting the production and exhibition of short films that reflect British-Jewish stories, life, history and culture.
The Oxbelly Screenwriters Program is an intensive eight-day retreat held from June 28 to July 6, 2025, in Costa Navarino, Greece. Designed for writer-directors working on their second fiction feature, the program offers script workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and interdisciplinary sessions with industry professionals. Participants benefit from curated masterclasses, screenings, and collaborative opportunities across creative sectors.
Led by Program Director Radu Jude, the retreat is fully funded, covering travel, accommodation, and meals. Applications require a project synopsis, writer’s statement, treatment, full script, a sample of your debut feature, and an optional mood board. Open to international applicants aged 18+, the program aims to support unique cinematic voices.
The Oxbelly Screenwriters Program is an intensive eight-day retreat held from June 28 to July 6, 2025, in Costa Navarino, Greece. Designed for writer-directors working on their second fiction feature, the program offers script workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and interdisciplinary sessions with industry professionals. Participants benefit from curated masterclasses, screenings, and collaborative opportunities across creative sectors.
Led by Program Director Radu Jude, the retreat is fully funded, covering travel, accommodation, and meals. Applications require a project synopsis, writer’s statement, treatment, full script, a sample of your debut feature, and an optional mood board. Open to international applicants aged 18+, the program aims to support unique cinematic voices.