Applicants for funding should read the BFI Diversity Standards, which encourage equality of opportunity and address underrepresentation in the screen industries.
Our main areas for providing distribution and exhibition support are:
Audience Fund
The BFI Audience Fund supports film activities that expand the diversity of film audiences across the nation.
ApplyBFI Film Audience Network
The BFI Film Audience Network (BFI FAN) is a collaboration of 8 film hubs, managed by leading film organisations and venues around the UK.
Find out moreCulture Recovery Fund for Independent Cinemas: Second Round
Part of the UK Government’s cultural recovery package providing support for world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions.
Find fundingIf you are looking for funding for international activity see Film Export Fund.
If you are looking for production and development support see Production and development funding.
For information and resources on community cinema see Cinema For All’s My Community Cinema.
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