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.

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Fund / Bursary | Deadline: Nov. 18, 2025

The BFI NETWORK’s Early Development Fund is now open, offering £3,000 - £5,000 to writers in England developing their first long-form project. It’s designed for writers who haven’t yet completed a debut feature or immersive work with UK distribution, helping them shape an initial treatment and visual materials before moving on to a first draft. You can apply with or without a producer, and successful projects can later apply for second-stage funding to complete a full draft.

Fund / Bursary | Deadline: Nov. 18, 2025

The BFI NETWORK’s Early Development Fund is now open, offering £3,000 - £5,000 to writers in England developing their first long-form project. It’s designed for writers who haven’t yet completed a debut feature or immersive work with UK distribution, helping them shape an initial treatment and visual materials before moving on to a first draft. You can apply with or without a producer, and successful projects can later apply for second-stage funding to complete a full draft.

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The National Youth Arts Trust grant drama bursaries, up to £1,000 each, to talented young people throughout the year. If you're a performer, or are looking to get into the performing arts, keep an eye out on their website.

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The National Youth Arts Trust grant drama bursaries, up to £1,000 each, to talented young people throughout the year. If you're a performer, or are looking to get into the performing arts, keep an eye out on their website.

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The Bursary Fund offers up to £500 per organization annually to support travel, ticket, and accommodation expenses for film exhibitors attending training events. This fund is designed to help organizations enhance their skills and confidence, contributing to a vibrant film culture in the North. Support is available for both in-person and online opportunities.

Fund / Bursary

The Bursary Fund offers up to £500 per organization annually to support travel, ticket, and accommodation expenses for film exhibitors attending training events. This fund is designed to help organizations enhance their skills and confidence, contributing to a vibrant film culture in the North. Support is available for both in-person and online opportunities.

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