The Short Film Fund supports the production of scripted, fiction films in live action, animation or immersive, up to 15 minutes long, with funds from the National Lottery. This highly competitive fund is open once per year and awards producer-and-director teams £5,000 – £25,000 for their projects.
Find out more about the fund. Read the full funding guidelines.
If you need support with your Short Film Fund application, or have any questions about the application form itself, please email: bfinetworkfunding@bfi.org.uk.
Between 2018 and 2023 BFI NETWORK South West has supported the production of 43 short films and the development of 24 feature treatments. Check out our catalogue below, and browse the projects we’ve previously supported in the region.
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Stories To Change The World
‘If climate is not in your story, then it’s science fiction’ – Screenwriter and producer Dorothy Fortenberry.
BFI NETWORK South West: Short Film Fund Roundtable: Budgets 101
Find out more at this online discussion and hear from experienced producer – and BFI NETWORK South West’s Project Coordinator – Anna Duff, who ran through an example budget and offered practical tips and pointers.
BFI NETWORK South West Short Film Fund Roundtable: Meet the Producer
The BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund opens for applications this March. Join us for a discussion and Q&A with a special guest.
South West shorts trailer & catalogue
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