Training & Support

Explore our range of training and support for members, including industry and training events, funding opportunities and one-to-one advice.

Current Support for Members

Advice and Expertise

Free 1-2-1 specialised advice for venues and film festivals on a range of topics from effective marketing to introductory programming

Beyond Boundaries

Mentoring & professional development for individuals & organisations currently under-represented in film exhibition

Bursaries

Attend film events with bursaries for travel, accommodation, enrolment or accreditation costs

FAN support for new film releases

Discover how BFI FAN can help you engage audiences in the latest titles to receive FAN support, which include amazing films from across the globe that deserve to be seen in cinemas.

Technical Support

Bespoke advice and assistance for independent exhibitors, about to reopen

South West Film Festival Forum

Bringing together regional and local film festival to share expertise, exchange ideas and develop a more connected and collaborative film festival network in the South West.

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