BFI NETWORK supports early career filmmakers across the UK with talent development programmes, labs, mentorships, and grants. We work with key UK industry partners such as BAFTA, BFI Flare, the BFI London Film Festival and the British Council to provide valuable professional development opportunities for growth and furthering your creative practice. On this page you’ll find details about BFI NETWORK opportunities alongside development labs that are supported through the BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund.
Open opportunities
Short film and VR festival travel grant
In partnership with British Council, we offer travel grants to early career filmmakers just starting to build an international profile.
Find out more and applyBFI NETWORK@LFF
Our flagship talent development programme launching at the BFI London Film Festival (LFF). Next open for applications: June 2027.
Find out more about the programmeField Work: development programme for rural and coastal producers
Field Work is a 24-week development programme for early-career producers in rural and coastal UK communities. Participants will develop a screen project through mentoring, workshops and a Cornwall residency. Deadline: Wednesday 30 September.
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