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.
Launched by Pillars Fund with Riz Ahmed’s Left Handed Films (and backed by Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios), the Pillars Artist Fellowship supports screenwriters and directors working in or alongside Muslim communities. It offers $40,000 in unrestricted funding, one-on-one mentorship, professional workshops, and multi-day retreats in NYC, London, and LA.
This year, 10 filmmakers from the U.S. and U.K. will be selected to develop authentic stories that reflect the depth and complexity of Muslim experiences -not just “positive” representation.
Launched by Pillars Fund with Riz Ahmed’s Left Handed Films (and backed by Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios), the Pillars Artist Fellowship supports screenwriters and directors working in or alongside Muslim communities. It offers $40,000 in unrestricted funding, one-on-one mentorship, professional workshops, and multi-day retreats in NYC, London, and LA.
This year, 10 filmmakers from the U.S. and U.K. will be selected to develop authentic stories that reflect the depth and complexity of Muslim experiences -not just “positive” representation.
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.
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.
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.
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.