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 Executive Alice Cabañas. There are many ways we also support talent who are not yet in a position to apply for funding – find out how below.
Short Film Funding
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
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.
Additional Support
We also provide support to writers directors and producers in the South West through…
- Networking Events
- Workshops and Training – currently we have a two day Animation Lab on 23rd & 24th September
- Our online projects folder enabling filmmakers in the region to collaborate
- Enabling your work to be seen by BFI NETWORK talent executives
- By sharing industry opportunities through twitter, facebook and our monthly newsletter
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Opportunities for Talent
Script Development Workshop: Meet the Participants
In May, BFI NETWORK South West held a Script Development Workshop in Bristol, led by Selina Ukwuoma.
Have your work seen by a BFI NETWORK Talent Executive
If you’ve produced, directed or written a short film or screenplay, you can share them with BFI NETWORK talent exec via the Postroom.
Producer’s Lab: Meet the Participants
In April, BFI NETWORK South West held a Producer’s Lab in Bristol Bristol for seven new, emerging and established producers.
Film Hub South West is part of the BFI Film Audience Network
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