We have a network of UK-wide partners in each English region and in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. In England these partners are also part of the BFI Film Audience Network (BFI FAN), a collaboration of leading film organisations and venues around the UK.
Our UK partners employ BFI NETWORK teams, ensuring the BFI NETWORK offer is accessible to filmmakers in their local area. Each partner is home to at least one BFI NETWORK Talent Executive or equivalent role, who:
- help to demystify the funding landscape and promote the available BFI NETWORK funds as widely as possible in their region
- select eligible projects for BFI NETWORK funding. In England they make recommendations to the central BFI National Lottery finance committee. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales our partners distribute funding directly to filmmakers
- provide creative oversight of funded projects in their area, and work closely with funded teams to offer guidance on their selected projects
- deliver local activity for writers, directors and producers. This ranges from networking events to focused labs and development opportunities, and varies in each area in response to local needs
- partner with local filmmaking organisations such as festivals and filmmaking groups or collectives
Discover what’s happening in your area by connecting with your local BFI NETWORK via the links below.
If you are unsure which English region you are part of, then please refer to the BFI Film Audience Network Map.
BFI NETWORK in England
Film London
Film London works to sustain, promote and develop London as a global content production hub, support the development of the city’s new filmmaking talent and invest in a diverse and rich film culture.
Connect if you're based in LondonFilm Hub Midlands
Film Hub Midlands is a partnership between Broadway, Nottingham and Flatpack Projects in Birmingham.
Connect if you're based in the MidlandsFilm Hub North
Film Hub North is led by HOME Manchester and Showroom Workstation – working collectively to improve access to independent film.
Connect if you're based in the north of EnglandFilm Hub South East
Film Hub South East is led by the Independent Cinema Office, who work in partnership across the South East.
Connect if you're in the south east of EnglandFilm Hub South West
Film Hub South West is a growing network led by Watershed – the leading creative centre for film culture, invention and talent development in the South West.
Connect if you're in the south west of EnglandBFI NETWORK in the rest of the UK
Northern Ireland Screen
Northern Ireland Screen is the national screen agency for Northern Ireland. Committed to maximising the economic, cultural and educational value of the screen industries for the benefit of Northern Ireland.
Connect if you're in Northern IrelandShort Circuit
Short Circuit is based at Film City in Glasgow and connects with new talent across Scotland, from new entrants through to first-time feature filmmakers.
Connect if you're in ScotlandFfilm Cymru Wales
Ffilm Cymru Wales is the development agency for Welsh film based in Cardiff who supports the development of a creative, innovative, and inclusive film culture.
Connect if you're in WalesDoc Society
Doc Society is the BFI’s delegate partner, administering National Lottery funding for independent documentary filmmaking UK-wide.
Connect if you’re working in documentary