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

Beyond Boundaries 360

Applications have now closed for Beyond Boundaries 360 for 2021. Please use this page as a reference.

SW Regional Marketing & PR Workshops

Interested in developing fresh approaches to marketing and telling/selling stories that have the potential to attract local press and media attention? Sign up to Film Hub SW's regional marketing and PR workshops that will take place across the region from Nov 2023-February 2024.

Creative Producers Lab 2021

BFI NETWORK South West have teamed up again with Bristol Screen Producers for our Creative Producers Lab, a three month-long remotely taught training scheme for new and aspiring film producers.

Beyond Boundaries Fund

A rolling funding pot for activity with a focus on under-represented voices in the creative sector here in the South West.

Member Meet-Ups Online

Monthly Meet-ups on Zoom for Members to connect & access training and advice

OPEN CALL: Cinema Business Resilience Incubator – Led by Upstarter

This short programme is designed for FAN members in the south west looking for a framework to strategise.

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

Bursaries

Gain new skills, increase your confidence, build your network and improve what you do! Bursaries are available to staff, board members and volunteers of Member organisations. Read on to find out more...

Technical Support

Bespoke advice and assistance for independent exhibitors, about to reopen

Swindon’s Create Studios launches Sofa Screenings

Swindon’s Create Studios is leading on a new 3-year BFI Spotlight initiative in Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire bringing the best of old and new film to audiences hungry to share screening experiences again.

Supported Projects

South West members bring Powell and Pressburger to cinema screens this autumn

Showing Films

Programming as a Creative Practice (During a Pandemic)

Megan Mitchell of Matchbox Cine Club, reflects and reports back following their enrollment on a Open City Documentary Festival and UCL short course, attended with a bursary from Film Hub South West.

Blogs