What is available?

Cinemas, cross arts venues and film festivals screening 60+ films a year can apply for up to £250 (Max allowance per year, per organisation).

Film societies, film clubs, other organisations screening 12+ films a year can apply for up to £150 (Max allowance per year, per organisation).

Who can apply?

Staff members and volunteers of Film Hub South West Member organisations.
If you are not already a member of the hub you can join here.

When should I apply?

Please send your request at least two weeks before the intended activity takes place. We may consider your request within a shorter timescale but you should write to us separately seeking our advice on this before you submit your application. Bursaries will not be granted retrospectively.

This scheme has a rolling deadline but once the total fund has been awarded the programme will close for this year – we will update this page to let you know when it is closed.

How do I apply?

Follow the button below to fill out our online form.

Your application must clearly detail how the activity will benefit you, your organisation and the wider Hub network and how it meets our priorities as outlined in the section beneath the button.

Apply for a Bursary

How do we decide who receives bursaries?

Please bear in mind that demand for bursaries generally outstrips available resources and as such we will not always be able to offer support to everyone or to the level requested. We therefore ask you to please only apply for the amount you require, and for individuals attending the activity to share the gained knowledge back to their organisation to maximise its benefit.

Applicants that have not previously received support through the bursary scheme will take priority over previous awardees. Likewise, unless in exceptional circumstances, we are unlikely to support a previous bursary recipient to take part in the same activity more than once, or more than one person per organisation to participate in one particular activity.

Decisions will be made by a senior member of the Film Hub staff, with priority given to activities that clearly establish:

• A strategic fit with BFI Screen Culture 2033 and Hub priorities
• Support for BFI Diversity Standards
• The specific benefits of supported activity and its likely legacy for your organisation and the wider Hub network
• Value for money

See the PDF below for more information on our priorities:

What happens next?

You will be informed of a decision within two weeks of applying. If your application is successful, you will be required to:

• Fill in this online evaluation survey that measures the impact of your experience
• Write a report on your experience, up to 500 words, that may be shared with other Hub members.
• Complete the Bursary Claim Form below and produce valid receipts for your expenses

Bursaries will be paid retrospectively once the above is completed. Bursaries must be claimed within 1 month of attending the event.