Overview of UKGSF International Co-production
Support from UKGSF International Co-production will be in the form of non-recoupable grants for projects that:
- have strong international appeal
- are able to demonstrate the potential to generate revenues for the UK producer
- have at least 60% of the overall finance secured, or 80% in the case of Fast Track applications (not including the amount applied for and Audio-Visual Expenditure Credits (AVEC)
- have secured at least one other source of UK funding (not including the amount applied for and AVEC)
When you can apply
This fund opens at midday on 29 September 2026 and closes at midday on 24 November 2026.
The deadline for Fast Track applications is midday on 27 October 2026.
We’ll contact Fast Track applicants by 24 November 2026 and all other applicants by 23 February 2027 and let you know if we are progressing or declining your application. Please do not contact us before this date about the status of your application.
The next round is scheduled to open February 2027.
Eligible shooting and completion dates
Fiction films, animated feature films or animated TV projects
These must be set to start principal photography or animation between 23 February 2027 and 24 July 2027 and not have financially closed, before 23 February 2027.
Documentary feature film or TV projects
These must not have financially closed before 23 February 2027 and must be completed and delivered before 24 May 2028.
Fast Track applications
Fast Track applications are available to projects if:
- principal photography or animation is due to start between 24 November and 23 February 2027
- they will not be financially closed before 24 November 2026
- evidence of lead cast availability is provided
- all additional eligibility criteria for Fast Track are met
Who can apply
Independent UK producers with demonstrable production experience can apply for grants of up to £300,000 towards:
- feature film international co-productions, including animation and documentary, in any genre and in any language, where the UK producer is a “minority” co-producing partner.This means that the financial and creative contribution of at least one of the other co-producing partners is greater than the overall contribution of the UK producer applying
- television international co-productions in animation or documentary only, in any language, where at least two (for “minority” UK co-productions) or three (for “majority” UK co-productions) broadcasters are contributing to the finance plan
This fund defines UK minority projects as those where the financial and creative contribution of at least one of the other co-producing partners is greater than the overall contribution of the UK producer applying.
We can support a maximum of 50% of the overall UK financial contribution to the project. Applications seeking funding above 25% of the overall UK financial contribution to the budget are required to demonstrate significant international audience potential as well as a persuasive need for this higher level of funding and a strong track record in previous co-productions.
How to apply
You can apply online once you’ve read the full guidelines. There is an application link in the guidelines.
If you have any questions relating to this funding or your application, email [email protected].
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