Funding

The Film Fund

Feature film funding - information and application form

The Film Fund is the production and development heart of the BFI. We support filmmakers in the UK who are emerging or world class and capable of creating distinctive and entertaining work.

Please ensure you have read the full information document and the Terms and Conditions for our funding before you complete the application form:

• Film Fund - Application Information (PDF, 276KB)
• Film Fund - Terms and Conditions (PDF, 275KB)

Before you proceed to the application form below please note that applicants who wish to apply to the Film Fund are first asked to create an account. This is requested for the applicants' convenience in order to allow the application to be saved before submitting it.

The account also allows the British Film Institute to confirm by email that the application has been received. At this point, applicants will be sent a unique Application ID for their records. Once applicants have an account set up, future applications will be pre-populated with their contact details.

The applicant will be able to access all previously submitted applications, including in-progress applications, at any point by logging into their account:

• Account Login

To make an application to the Film Fund and to create an Account Login, please proceed to the application form below:

• Film Fund application form

BFI Shorts 2012

Brighton-based digital culture agency Lighthouse is the management company for BFI Shorts 2012, the BFI's new one-year shorts scheme for UK film talent.

BFI Shorts 2012 forms part of the BFI's commitment to supporting emerging filmmaking talent and providing opportunities for writers, directors and producers with strong creative backgrounds to demonstrate their potential to transition into feature filmmaking.

Lighthouse is now accepting submissions for the scheme. Up to 20 projects with the potential to engage, inspire and entertain audiences will be made at budgets ranging from £25,000 to £50,000. The films are expected to be delivered by the end of 2012.

For further information and to make an application, please visit the Lighthouse website.

Please do not submit your application directly to the BFI as it will not be forwarded to Lighthouse and will not be considered.