Sheffield DocFest 2024
Check back for updates on our activity the international film and arts festival and marketplace, taking place in Yorkshire from 12 - 14 June.
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This page provides a snapshot of the UK's screen sector. Browse below for an overview of funding opportunities, international festivals and events, useful links and information, and the latest news and videos and podcasts.
Latest Festivals & Events
View allWe showcase UK creative excellence to the world and encourage international engagement and collaboration with UK talent and businesses at various international industry events.
Annecy 2024
We are partnering with Animation UK on the UK pavilion as part of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market, from 9 - 15 June.
Cannes 2024
Screen UK Industry will be at the UK Pavilion in Cannes this month to celebrate UK films and co-productions in official selection, showcase our incredible talent and services, and help international professionals connect with the UK screen...
Latest News
View allWe’re here to bring you news on the latest international-focused activity coming out of the UK's screen sectors.
BFI announces Cannes events programme at the UK Pavilion
We're excited to share our line-up of industry events taking place in the UK Pavilion at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
GREAT8 Showcase at Cannes 2024
BFI and British Council reveal GREAT 8 showcase for Cannes 2024
Cannes 2024: UK films and co-productions
12 UK works feature across the selection including the world premieres of eight feature films.
Working with the UK
Resources to help you navigate the UK’s screen sector, whether you are working with it, or within it.
More infoLatest Funding & Support
View allThe UK offers a variety of different funding options for film, TV, video games and XR and immersive projects from a number of different funders.
Sinema Cymru – Ffilm Cymru Wales
A collaboration between S4C, Welsh Government’s Creative Wales, and Ffilm Cymru to support Welsh Language feature films with international big screen potential.
The Jarman Award – Film London
Recognises and supports artists and celebrates the spirit of experimentation, imagination and innovation in the work of artist filmmakers in the UK.
UK Focus – BFI National Lottery International Fund
Supporting UK-focused activities at international events, including festivals, markets, forums and other platforms.
West Midlands Production Fund – Creative UK
Encourages and invests in the sustainable production of higher end feature films and TV drama in the region.
Yorkshire Content Fund – Screen Yorkshire
A public-private investment fund for the TV, film, video games and digital sectors in Yorkshire and Humber, open to producers either based in Yorkshire or wishing to film or establish a base in the region.
Canada/Northern Ireland Co-development Incentive - Northern Ireland Screen
A joint funding incentive for the development of screen-based projects between Canadian and Northern Ireland producers.
Current Opportunities
From UK fund openings and calls for delegations, to international training labs and co-production markets, we bring you the latest opportunities and deadlines to be aware of.
More InfoLatest Videos & Podcasts
View allCouldn’t be there in person? Catch-up on our industry panels, talent talks and podcasts.
Talent Talk: Benediction
In this insightful conversation, acclaimed filmmaker Terence Davies shares stories on his moving new film Benediction.
Talent Talk: The Story of Film: A New Generation
Examining the most powerful movie images of the last decade, filmmaker Mark Cousins updates his classic The Story of Film with A New Generation.
Talent Talk: Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is the story of a maid living in post-World War I England who secretly plans to meet with the man she loves before he leaves to marry another woman.
Talent Talk: The Storms of Jeremy Thomas
In filmmaker Mark Cousins' documentary, he joins Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas on his annual pilgrimage to the Cannes Film Festival.
Talent Talk: Ali & Ava
Hear from directors and producers about their creative inspirations.
Talent Talk: True Things
Director Harry Wootliff tells us about the making of her second feature True Things.
