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BFI UK Global Screen Fund — International Co-production

BFI (British Film Institute) / DCMS

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Worth

Up to £300,000

Deadline

Closes 24 November 2026

Type of funding

Grant

Where

UK-wide

What it is

Non-recoupable grants of up to £300,000 for independent UK producers working as partners on international film co-productions (any genre) or animation and documentary TV co-productions. This round closes at midday on 24 November 2026; the next is due to open in February 2027.

Checked 9 Nov 2026 on the BFI website: this round closes at midday on 24 November 2026 and the next is scheduled to open in February 2027. Your project needs at least 60% of its finance secured and one other UK funding source, and the grant covers at most 50% of the UK contribution.

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
  • Your project is an international co-production with at least 60% of finance secured
  • You're an independent UK film or TV producer co-producing internationally
Read the full rules at the official source

Common questions

Is BFI UK Global Screen Fund — International Co-production open for applications?
Yes, but it is closing soon: the deadline is 24 November 2026.
How much is BFI UK Global Screen Fund — International Co-production worth?
Up to £300,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
Who runs BFI UK Global Screen Fund — International Co-production, and where is it available?
BFI (British Film Institute) / DCMS runs it. It is available across the UK.

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