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.
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A UK-wide development programme supporting disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent writers and directors to develop original feature-length horror projects.
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A nine-week, producer-focused development and market strategy programme supporting UK producers and creative teams to transform regionally rooted feature film projects into globally resonant films with strong international market potential.
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A new funded development programme for new and emerging producers exploring immersive storytelling.
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A new 14-week paid programme supporting early-career producers in developing immersive narrative projects centred on accessibility.
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