Support will be in the form of non-recoupable grants for projects that:
- have strong export potential and international audience reach
- 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 UK tax relief)
- secure, or have already secured, at least one other source of funding (not including the amount applied for and UK tax relief)
Eligible shooting dates
Applications are eligible for ‘Fast Track’ if:
- principal photography or animation is due to start between 3 April 2025 and 12 June 2025
- evidence of lead cast availability is provided
- all additional eligibility criteria for ‘Fast Track’ are met
Eligible project dates for all other applications
For fiction films, animation films and TV animation projects
These projects must not have started principle photography or animation, or financially closed, before 12 June 2025.
Principal photography or animation must be set to start between 12 June 2025 and 31 December 2025.
For documentary (film or TV) projects
These projects must not have financially closed and must be completed before 3 October 2026.
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 (i.e. the contribution of at least one of the other co-producing partners is greater than the overall contribution of the UK producer)
- 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
When you can apply
Round One opens at midday on 6 February 2025 and closes at midday on 3 April 2025.
The deadline for ‘Fast Track’ applications is midday on 6 March 2025.
We’ll contact ‘Fast Track’ applicants by 3 April 2025 and all other applicants by 12 June 2025 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.
Round Two will open in September 2025.
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: ukglobalscreenfund@bfi.org.uk.
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