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BFI UK Global Screen Fund — Festival Launch

BFI (British Film Institute) / DCMS

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Worth

Up to £15,000

Deadline

Rolling - no fixed deadline

Type of funding

Grant

Where

UK-wide

What it is

Non-recoupable grants of up to £15,000 for UK sales agents or producers to launch an independent UK film at a major international festival (Berlin, Cannes, Sundance, Toronto and others): publicity, subtitling, talent travel and marketing. Applications are accepted all year, at least four weeks before the festival starts.

Checked 9 Nov 2026 on the BFI website: open all year; apply at least four weeks before the festival starts (e.g. Sundance by 21 Dec 2026, Berlin by 13 Jan 2027). Up to £15,000 per film, no more than 50% of launch costs, for UK limited companies whose film has been officially selected.

Official source

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. BFI (British Film Institute) / DCMS decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

  • A creative business
  • A limited company registered and centrally managed in the UK
  • Selling outside the UK, or planning to
  • You're the UK sales agent or lead UK producer of a film selected for a major international festival
Read the full rules at the official source

Common questions

Is BFI UK Global Screen Fund — Festival Launch open for applications?
Yes. It is open for applications, with no fixed deadline.
How much is BFI UK Global Screen Fund — Festival Launch worth?
Up to £15,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
Who runs BFI UK Global Screen Fund — Festival Launch, and where is it available?
BFI (British Film Institute) / DCMS runs it. It is available across the UK.

Does your business qualify?

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Information, not financial advice; eligibility is decided by the funder. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Schemes change — confirm details on the official page before applying.