BFI NETWORK@LFF

Now in its 11th year, BFI NETWORK@LFF is our flagship professional development programme that supports emerging writers, directors and producers working towards their debut feature film.

Made possible thanks to National Lottery funding, it sees 15 filmmakers working across fiction and documentary to benefit from a packed programme at the BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express.

This unique opportunity allows up-and-coming creatives to engage and interact with UK and international filmmakers premiering their work, as well as connect with peers to share industry knowledge and experience. They also get to access LFF public screenings and industry events.

The programme offers a rare chance to combine private screenings, engagement with the LFF industry programme, facilitated networking, and exclusive opportunities to interact with filmmakers and industry guests drawn from the festival’s programme.

Programme highlights

Screenings and Q&As

A selection of works will be screened privately with filmmakers at the festival who will be invited to meet the cohort for a Q&A on their work.

Networking opportunities

The cohort will be invited to industry events throughout the programme to meet filmmakers, commissioners, and other guests in attendance. There will also be a BFI NETWORK Alumni Lunch and similar events with attendance from BFI Filmmaking Fund, BBC Film and BFI London Film Festival representatives.

Showcasing of work

Participants will have the opportunity to submit their work for a public screening hosted at BFI Southbank as part of LFF For Free.

Complimentary Industry Pass

Participants will receive accreditation for the duration of the festival and will have the chance to attend industry talks and screenings.