From keeping local cinemas at the heart of communities and opening doors to young people through education, to backing our creative talent so they can bring UK stories to the screen, National Lottery funding has supported people and organisations across the UK for more than three decades. As the distributor of National Lottery funding for film, the BFI works with partners UK-wide to ensure this public investment has the greatest possible impact and reaches the people, projects and places where it is needed most. Explore the stories and achievements made possible through National Lottery Good Cause funding.
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BFI NETWORK supported shorts
Made possible through National Lottery funding, BFI NETWORK provides short film production and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to producers, writers, and directors aged 18 and above.
Watch online on BFI PlayerBacked by BFI
Highlighting some of the astonishing and engaging work that has been supported by the UK public, including National Lottery funding through the BFI.
Watch online on BFI PlayerRIP IT UP
RIP IT UP, a UK-wide season running until October 2026, explores and celebrates the transformative energy and evolving face of youth rebellion, culture and self-expression on screen. The season is made possible thanks to National Lottery Good Cause funding through the BFI Film Audience Network.
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BFI pledges £14.6m National Lottery good cause funding for education and skills development for 5 to 18-year-olds
BFI pledges £14.6m National Lottery good cause funding for education and skills development for 5 to 18-year-oldsBFI pledges £11.85 million to support screen production workforce development and training across the UK
BFI pledges £11.85 million to support screen production workforce development and training across the UKBFI invests £9.25 million to support UK-wide screen culture for audiences
BFI invests £9.25 million to support UK-wide screen culture for audiencesFirst details announced of increased £33.5 million BFI investment in audience development
First details announced of increased £33.5 million BFI investment in audience developmentBFI NETWORK: celebrating major achievements throughout 2025
BFI NETWORK: celebrating major achievements throughout 2025Ryan Coogler’s advice to young filmmakers: “Find people that are kind of your level, who could use your help”
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30 game-changing film moments thanks to The National Lottery
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Fund more of what matters to you. Have your say in the government’s call for evidence and help shape the future of National Lottery Good Cause funding.