BFI NETWORK online resources

Inspiration and tips to help bring your inclusion, diversity and sustainability into your short films.

Scrapper (2023)

General advice for short filmmaking

Advice on budgeting a live-action short film

Film Hub Midlands provides valuable tips to help ensure your short film budget covers essential project expenditures.

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Short Hand podcast

A ten-part podcast series that guides filmmakers through various stages of short film production, from development to post-production.

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Finding and working with a producer

Resources and advice on how to identify, approach and work harmoniously with a producer on the Independent Cinema Office website.

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Make your film sustainable

We've partnered with BAFTA albert to ensure that our National Lottery awardees have access to a comprehensive range of sustainability support.

Sustainability case study: Salt Water Town

Award-winning NETWORK short Salt Water Town addresses climate change on and off screen.

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BFI Sustainable Screen: Scrapper

Scrapper shows small indies can still make lasting waves with sustainable productions.

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Make your film inclusive

We want to foster inclusivity in your filmmaking journey, ensuring that every voice is heard and every story is celebrated on screen.

TAPE Community Music and Film

TAPE is a charity that is open to everyone. They support hands-on experiences and opportunities in areas such as filmmaking, audio production, music, photography, VR, design, creative writing, and podcasting.

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