Funds
Film Export Fund
The BFI Film Export Fund helps British films make sales abroad when they’re selected for eligible international film festivals.
ApplyUK Global Screen Fund
A one-year pilot fund designed to boost international development and distribution opportunities for the UK’s independent screen sector.
Find out moreUK film-focused activity at international festivals, markets and other platforms
Supporting UK-focused activities at important international festivals, markets or through other platforms or events.
ApplyBFI COVID-19 UK Sales Company Organisational Support Fund
This is a temporary new fund to help sales companies who need business resilience support as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Find out moreRelated resources
International co-productions
The BFI can award money from the National Lottery to support original live action, emerging media or animation filmmaking for majority and minority UK co-productions.
Find out moreBritish Council opportunities
The British Council Film team offer a range of opportunities including, in partnership with BFI NETWORK, helping filmmakers attend international labs and festivals with their short films.
Visit British CouncilCreative Europe Desk UK
Archived website representing the UK cultural, creative and audiovisual sectors’ participation in the Creative Europe programme.
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Get the latest on UK activity around key international film festivals.