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.
BFI NETWORK@LFF
Our flagship talent development programme launching at the BFI London Film Festival (LFF). The programme combines curated conversations, facilitated networking and exclusive opportunities to interact with filmmakers and industry guests. The BFI NETWORK@LFF programme will open again in June 2026.
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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 applyMatchmakers - Global South Lab
Supporting 10 emerging UK-based producers working on feature film projects with creative or production links to countries in Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Find out more and applyImpact Together Limited: The Business of Impact Lab
A programme for ten experienced UK-based scripted producers to develop and pitch commercially and impact-viable business cases.
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