We can support your projects by contributing to production costs on short films, or by supporting the development of a feature film treatment document.
Funded projects will also benefit from creative and professional guidance from our Bristol-based BFI NETWORK Talent Executives Nadia Attia and Jess Wheeler. We also support writers, directors and producers through training schemes, events and mixers, helping south-west based talent develop their ideas, build confidence and make valuable connections.
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 Events & Opportunities See all
Coffee Morning with BFI NETWORK South West
A drop-in (online) coffee break and online chat for filmmakers based in the South West of England.
Monthly Members Meet-Up (Exhibitors Only – April 2026)
Apply to Writing For Animation Lab
Four BFI NETWORK Hubs have teamed up with the ScreenSkills Animation Skills Fund to create this new lab for writers to develop, experiment and expand their skills and understanding of storytelling in animation.
Latest Updates See all
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.
New Voices 3: where are they now?
As the fourth round opens for applications in July 2025 we wanted to chat to a few writer-directors who took part previously, to reflect on their experience and tell us where they are now.