This funding program is designed to support the festival launch of UK films to enhance their international promotion, reach, and value.
Objectives:
- To help UK sales agents or UK producers maximize the impact of a UK film’s festival selection.
- Support enhanced publicity and marketing activities.
- Assist with technical and logistical costs related to high-profile festival appearances.
- Enable applicants to leverage festival premieres to boost the film’s international profile and commercial potential.
Target Beneficiaries:
- UK-based sales agents attached to the film are the primary applicants.
- If no sales agent is attached or the sales agent does not meet eligibility criteria, the lead UK producer can apply.
- The funding supports a single eligible UK film at an eligible international film festival.
Funding Details:
- Grants up to £15,000 are available.
- Funding covers costs related to selling and promoting the film at festivals, including publicity, marketing, technical, and logistical expenses.
Application Process:
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Applicants must create an account to apply.
- Full guidelines must be read before applying.
- Support is available for applicants with disabilities or specific access needs.
- Queries can be directed to ukglobalscreenfund@bfi.org.uk.
- Due to high competition, feedback on declined applications is generally not provided.
Key Features:
- Focus on maximizing international reach and value through festival launches.
- Support for both marketing/publicity and technical/logistical festival costs.
- Open to UK sales agents and producers with eligible films.
- Rolling application process with clear eligibility and guidelines.
- Funded by the UK government and administered by the British Film Institute (BFI).
This program aims to strengthen the international presence and commercial success of UK films through strategic festival launches.
