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At the BFI we champion new talent and unfamiliar stories from unfamiliar voices. We’re passionate about projects that reach new audiences, and we back the international promotion of the UK industry.

Director Idris Elba with actor Aml Ameen on the set of Yardie (2018), a feature supported by the BFI Film Fund

BFI National Lottery Places Fund: Skills and Training

Develop strategic plans, and pilot projects and partnerships, to address local skills gaps and shortages in screen production.

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BFI NETWORK

We’re here to discover, develop and fund new filmmakers looking to kick-start their career.

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BFI National Lottery Innovation Challenge Fund

The Innovation Challenge Fund seeks to support not-for-profits to develop innovative new solutions which tackle the UK screen sector’s most critical challenges.

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BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund

We want to ensure that more people can engage with heritage collections that better reflect the diversity of the UK.

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