Making Films
We’re here to nurture the South West’s new wave of filmmaking talent and to support writers, directors and producers at the start of their careers with original stories to tell and inspired approaches to their craft.
We can support your projects with funding by contributing to production costs on short films, or by supporting the early development stages of feature films. Funded projects will also benefit from creative and professional guidance provided by our Bristol based BFI NETWORK Talent Executives Alice Cabanas and Alix Taylor. There are many ways we also support talent who are not yet in a position to apply for funding – find out how below.
Covid-19 information for filmmakers
Short Film Funding
CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS
The Short Film Funding from BFI NETWORK supports projects with directors based in the South West. Funding of up to £15,000 is available to support the production costs of fiction films, in both live action and animation of up to 15 minutes.
Early Development Funding
CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS
The Early Development funding from BFI NETWORK supports projects with writers based in England who have an exciting and bold idea – particularly if you’ve not yet teamed up with a producer. This scheme offers funding and support for treatments and research for feature films in early development.
New Voices Talent Development Programme
CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS
BFI NETWORK have teamed up with South West based production companies Blak Wave & Little By Little Films to run a new talent development opportunity for aspiring South West and Midlands based filmmakers looking to develop a five-minute short film idea.
Funded Projects
COMING SOON
Explore the short films that BFI NETWORK has funded to date in the South West
Further support for writers, directors and producers…
- Book a 1:1 Online Meeting with our BFI NETWORK Talent Executives
- Read our Filmmakers F.A.Q. page
- We share industry opportunities through Twitter, Facebook Group, and our Newsletter
- You can submit your work to the Postroom and have it seen by BFI NETWORK Talent Executives
Further information
New Producers Lab 2020: Meet the Participants
BFI NETWORK South West are pleased to present our participants for the New Producers Lab 2020.
Book an Online 1:1 Meeting with a BFI NETWORK Talent Executive
Book a 1:1 meeting with our South West regional Talent Executive, Alix Taylor.
New Writers Lab 2020: Meet the Participants
BFI NETWORK South West are pleased to present our participants for the New Writers Lab 2020.
Filmmakers F.A.Q. | BFI NETWORK South West
Frequently asked questions from filmmakers, answered by our BFI NETWORK South West Talent Executives.
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Happening between Monday, 15th November to Sunday, 21st November 2021, the festival offers an entertaining, distinct programme of films – from international award winners to local shorts – Q&As, masterclasses, and industry events.
UCKA Regional Meeting – FAN Membership
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Watershed is the Lead Film Hub Organisation for Film Hub South West, part of the BFI Film Audience Network.
Watershed is a Registered Charity No. 284188 and a Social Enterprise
Watershed, 1 Canons Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX
Film Hub South West &
BFI NETWORK South West
are part of the BFI Film Audience Network, supported by The National Lottery.
