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 OKRE Fund’s new Thriller Lab is a three-month, funded development programme for UK-based writer–producer duos creating bold, gripping thrillers rooted in real-world expertise. Projects can span film, TV, games or social platforms, and should explore the human condition through psychological, political, legal, medical or horror-driven stories. Each selected team receives £7,500, expert mentorship, workshops, and access to world-class research collaborators from academia and the charity sector, culminating in a pitch opportunity to OKRE and its partners. Applicants must apply as a duo (writer + producer) and be UK-based.
The OKRE Fund’s new Thriller Lab is a three-month, funded development programme for UK-based writer–producer duos creating bold, gripping thrillers rooted in real-world expertise. Projects can span film, TV, games or social platforms, and should explore the human condition through psychological, political, legal, medical or horror-driven stories. Each selected team receives £7,500, expert mentorship, workshops, and access to world-class research collaborators from academia and the charity sector, culminating in a pitch opportunity to OKRE and its partners. Applicants must apply as a duo (writer + producer) and be UK-based.
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.