What is the Film Exhibition Fund? 

The BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) reaches out across the UK to ensure people have the maximum possible opportunity to watch and enjoy a diverse range of films and moving image, regardless of geography or circumstance.

The fund is open to South West based exhibitors that are Film Audience Network member organisations including cinemas, mixed arts centres, community cinemas, film societies, film festivals, touring operators and other film exhibition organisations.

Apply for support of £2,000 up to £10,000, covering costs such as programming, marketing, access costs and wraparound events.

For project funding of up to £2,000, please see Rolling Audience Pitch Pot

The majority of the fund will support activity taking place from July 2023 – March 2026.

If your plans include single project activity during April – June 2023, or multi-year projects (during the period of July 2023 until 31 March 2026), please get in touch with the team before applying. filmhub@watershed.co.uk

* Not a member? Find out more and join here. 

Guidelines for Applications  

Please ensure that you read our 2023-26 guidelines in full before making your application. 

If you still have questions, first check out our FAQ on the FAN Film Exhibition Fund here.  

Feel free to get in touch with the team to discuss your proposal ahead of applying for any guidance or assistance: filmhub@watershed.co.uk.

How to Apply

Start by reading the full guidelines to ensure your activity fits the eligibility criteria and investment priorities outlined.  

For accessibility, and for those who want to see the application form offline first, a Word version can be found here, and at the bottom of the page.   

If you have access requirements and would like to submit your application in another way, get in touch with Neil Ramjee who will be happy to discuss this: filmhub@watershed.co.uk   

Find out more here.  

To apply, you will need to include the following additional documents: 

• An income and expenditure budget: single year projects using this template, multi-year projects using this template.
• An Equal opportunities  form (to be completed online ONLY and not sent to Film Hub South West).
• A delivery timeline- using this template.
• Any additional supporting documentation

An FAQ  can be found here that will be updated as questions arise.