Made possible through National Lottery funding, BFI NETWORK collaborates with film organisations and leading cultural venues across the UK to provide short film and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to producers, writers and directors aged 18 and above. Our team, based at Watershed in Bristol, are proud to support emerging filmmakers in the south west.
Funded projects will also benefit from creative and professional guidance from our Bristol-based BFI NETWORK Talent Executives Nadia Attia and Jess Wheeler.
What does BFI NETWORK offer?
BFI NETWORK: Short Film Fund
The BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund supports the production of scripted films in live action, animation or immersive, up to 15 minutes long.
BFI NETWORK: Early Development Fund
The BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund (EDF) supports the early stages of development for debut long-form scripted projects in live action, immersive or animation.
Events & Opportunities
Check out the latest events and opportunities at Film Hub South West.
Past Lab Participants
Introducing the South West Creatives who have taken part in our training schemes or labs.
Latest Updates See all
BFI NETWORK @ Encounters 2026
The BFI NETWORK South West team couldn’t be more thrilled to be back at Encounters Film Festival for its 31st edition, taking place in Bristol from Wed 23 – Sun 27 Sept.
Announcing our New Voices cohort 2025
BFI NETWORK South West are delighted to announce the latest New Voices cohort.
BFI NETWORK @ Encounters 2025
Find out what BFI NETWORK South West will be up to at Encounters 2025.