BFI NETWORK
Discovering, developing and funding new filmmakers.
Made possible through National Lottery funding, BFI NETWORK collaborates with film organisations and leading cultural venues across the UK to provide short film and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to producers, writers and directors aged 18 and above.
BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund now open
The BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund supports the early stages of development for debut long-form projects. Applications close at midday on Thursday 30 November.
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BFI NETWORK exists to discover, develop and fund new filmmakers looking to kick-start their career.
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