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 2025 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship is open to emerging filmmakers aged 18-25 who are passionate about telling unique stories. The fellowship offers a year of artistic and professional development, including a $3,000 artist grant, mentorship from a Sundance alumni, and a 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud membership. To apply, submit a one- to 15-minute short film that reflects your artistic vision, along with materials for a new project you plan to work on during the fellowship.
The 2025 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship is open to emerging filmmakers aged 18-25 who are passionate about telling unique stories. The fellowship offers a year of artistic and professional development, including a $3,000 artist grant, mentorship from a Sundance alumni, and a 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud membership. To apply, submit a one- to 15-minute short film that reflects your artistic vision, along with materials for a new project you plan to work on during the fellowship.

Everybody loves a summer romance. Whether it’s a small-town getaway, a beach break or a big city tour, a holiday romance is almost a right of passage. To commemorate our first ever summer festival, we’re hosting a Summer Lovin’ Valentine’s Day short film competition.
We’re looking for original and creative one-minute films that explore the theme of summer romances – the thrill, the heartbreak, and everything in between. We want to see what you can come up with!
The winners will receive: 1 year Free Raindance Pro Membership + your #SummerLovinRD24 film will be screened at our exclusive Open Shorts Night the 32nd Raindance Film Festival.
Everybody loves a summer romance. Whether it’s a small-town getaway, a beach break or a big city tour, a holiday romance is almost a right of passage. To commemorate our first ever summer festival, we’re hosting a Summer Lovin’ Valentine’s Day short film competition.
We’re looking for original and creative one-minute films that explore the theme of summer romances – the thrill, the heartbreak, and everything in between. We want to see what you can come up with!
The winners will receive: 1 year Free Raindance Pro Membership + your #SummerLovinRD24 film will be screened at our exclusive Open Shorts Night the 32nd Raindance Film Festival.

The Film Exhibition Fund – Pitch Pot, supported by Film Hub North and the BFI Film Audience Network, offers up to £3,000 per project to support in-person film screening and audience development activities across the North of England. The fund aims to engage under-represented audiences by supporting new local screening programs, special events, and enhancing existing programs. Open to Film Hub North members, the fund welcomes applications from diverse and underrepresented organizations in the exhibition sector. Eligible expenses include film rights, venue hire, marketing, accessibility, and outreach costs.
The Film Exhibition Fund – Pitch Pot, supported by Film Hub North and the BFI Film Audience Network, offers up to £3,000 per project to support in-person film screening and audience development activities across the North of England. The fund aims to engage under-represented audiences by supporting new local screening programs, special events, and enhancing existing programs. Open to Film Hub North members, the fund welcomes applications from diverse and underrepresented organizations in the exhibition sector. Eligible expenses include film rights, venue hire, marketing, accessibility, and outreach costs.