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From UK funding opportunities and calls for delegations, to international training labs and co-production markets, we bring you the latest opportunities and deadlines to be aware of.

Group Attendance to EFM DocSalon - BFI International Connections Fund

The BFI, in collaboration with the BFI Doc Society Fund, is welcoming applications from UK producers with feature film documentary projects in active development, production, or post-production to take part in a Group Attendance to EFM DocSalon between 11 - 16 February 2027. Selected producers will have access to the DocSalon industry programme, documentary-specific networking events, including the Doc Lunch, and the EFM conference programme. Selected producers will also participate in a dedicated UK Documentary Showcase, open to all EFM accredited industry. This activity will help further their knowledge of the international documentary landscape and connect them to a wide range of international producers and potential partners. 

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Work In Progress - Les Arcs Film Festival

The Work in Progress is a presentation of European projects in post-production. Around 14 projects are presented during a special screening during the Industry Village. 8 to 9 minutes of excerpts of each project are screened in front of industry professionals (sales agent, distributors, festival programmers…) by their teams. 

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ACE Animation Special 2027

A hands-on workshop is aimed at two kinds of experienced producers: those looking to expand their businesses into animation production, and those who already have experience in the field but seek to deepen their knowledge and grow their international network. For all participants it is a chance to build stronger industry connections and enhance their skill set. Location: Dingle, Ireland. Dates: 16 - 21 March 2027.

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Oxbelly - 2026 Screenwriters Programme

The Screenwriters programme of the Oxbelly Retreat supports writer-directors developing their second fiction feature films who are seeking to strengthen their craft and push the boundaries of their unique cinematic voice. The fellows will workshop their scripts through individualized meetings with experienced writer-director advisors and participate in sessions on specific aspects of the creative process. Τhe programme promotes a multidisciplinary approach: fellows participate in sessions with creatives from other fields, such as theatre, visual arts, and literature, encouraging them to broaden their narrative perspective and explore storytelling across forms. The Oxbelly Retreat is held at Costa Navarino in historic Messinia, Greece. The 2026 Screenwriters program is led by Program Director Radu Jude.

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Audience Projects Fund - BFI National Lottery

The BFI National Lottery Audience Projects Fund is an open fund supporting distributors, exhibitors and festivals to bring independent films and immersive activity to audiences across the UK in a dynamic and original way. The activity supported by the fund will demonstrate cultural ambition and encourage audiences to take risks in the viewing choices they make. £19.7m National Lottery funding will be awarded over three years to support the exhibition and distribution of ambitious, audience-facing, film and immersive projects.

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Impact - BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund

The BFI Impact feature funding awards money from the National Lottery to support original live action and animation feature filmmaking. Impact feature funding is for more experienced directors or debut filmmakers with projects budgeted above £3,500,000. It provides awards of up to £1,250,000.

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Festival Launch Support, International Distribution Fund - UK Global Screen Fund

The UKGSF International Distribution: Festival Launch Support funding aims to help UK sales agents or UK producers to maximise the festival premiere of a UK feature film by supporting enhanced publicity and/or marketing activity, as well as assisting with the technical and logistical costs involved with a high profile festival launch. This funding offers support to applicants who can clearly demonstrate how they will utilise a festival premiere to enhance the promotion, reach and value of a UK film internationally.

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Screen Professional Development Fund - Screen Scotland

The Professional Development Fund aims to contribute to this by providing support for individuals working in film and television to access training, mentoring and other professional development activity, nationally and internationally.

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Screen Education Fund - Screen Scotland

The Screen Education Fund exists to support pilot projects with innovation at their core alongside programmes of work which aim to develop increased understanding of the potential of screen education, and support the provision of screen education and the new curriculum in a variety of formal, informal and non-formal settings.

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Market and Festival Attendance Fund - Screen Scotland

This fund aims to support the continued development of a skilled and diverse screen workforce, fostering real professional opportunities and sustainable careers by supporting the professional and creative development of both emerging and established filmmaking talent, and promoting their work and Scottish filmmaking internationally.

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Film Independent - Producers Lab

The Producing Lab helps further the careers of its Fellows by introducing them to film professionals who can advise them on both the craft and business of independent producing. In addition to attending lab sessions with legal, financial and production experts, each Producing Lab Fellow will be paired with an experienced Creative Advisor with whom they’ll work to develop their project over the course of the program. Taking place during the course of two weeks in October, the Lab culminates with a pitch session with established executives, offering participants valuable practical experience and the chance to introduce their projects to a larger cross-section of the industry.

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Broadcast Content Fund - Screen Scotland

The Broadcast Content Fund aims to help the sustainable growth of Scotland’s broadcast production sector, encouraging the development of new projects, the scaling up of already successful activities and the production of commissioned programmes.

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RAD Fund - BFI Doc Society

The BFI Doc Society RAD (Research and Development) Fund provides support of up to a maximum of £5,000 to first or second time feature length documentary directors or director/producer teams with a single feature documentary film in early development; or up to £10,000 to producers with more than one feature documentary film in early development with first or second time feature length documentary directors attached.

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Production Funding - Northern Ireland Screen

Northern Ireland Screen offers production funding in the form of a recoupable loan with profit participation or in limited circumstances a grant. The fund is intended to assist in completing budgets on productions which are almost fully financed. Funding is available towards the production of feature films, television drama, animation, factual and entertainment television and interactive content.

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Berlinale Co-production Market 2027 - Co-pro Series

The 24th edition of the Berlinale Co-Production Market will take place from Saturday to Tuesday, Feb 13-16, 2027. 10 drama series projects looking for international co-production and financing partners will be presented at the Co-Pro Series Pitch and Networking event on Tuesday, February 16, 2027.

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Catalyst Forum - Sundance Institute

Catalyst Forum is a multi-day retreat that brings together nearly 50 financiers with a slate of 8-10 fiction and documentary feature films seeking production financing. Through project presentations, individual meetings, panel programming, and informal social moments, filmmakers and funders connect and begin to forge partnerships. Catalyst is open to feature-length films only, with an intended running time of 60 minutes or more.

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Bridging the Gap - Northern Ireland Screen and Screen Scotland

Bridging the Gap is dedicated to new and emerging talent based in Scotland and Northern Ireland with an idea for a short documentary. Supported by Northern Ireland Screen and Screen Scotland, the Scottish Documentary Institute’s flagship programme combines professional development, production funding, and international festival distribution to launch emerging careers in documentary filmmaking. Twelve projects are shortlisted based on proposals and visual materials. Selected filmmakers will develop their ideas through intensive workshops led by international filmmakers and leading industry professionals. After pitching to our expert panel, up to 4 films receive full commission, cash budgets plus production and distribution support. The films will be delivered by May 2026 and are intended for distribution in cinemas and at festivals.

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WFTV - Four Nations Mentoring Scheme

Each year Women in Film and TV (WFTV) seek 20 mentees from England and 7 each from the North of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The scheme is open to mid-career women in film, television, and digital media, and offers one-to-one mentoring with senior industry professionals, peer-to-peer training, and bespoke career development workshops.

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IFFR: CineMart Project Submissions

IFFR’s co-production market CineMart next takes place from 31 January to 3 February during IFFR 2027. CineMart is IFFR Pro’s co-production market, where a carefully curated line-up of projects in development are presented to international industry representatives. Bold independent feature film projects are launched onto the market, along with select immersive media projects. Together they receive vital mentorship and networking opportunities, finding the right connections to bring their projects to reality.

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Ventana Sur - Fantastic Lab 2026

Open to Ibero-American horror, science fiction, fantasy, and hybrid genre feature film projects seeking to strengthen their development, expand their professional network, and create new opportunities for international co-production and distribution. Selected projects will take part in a program designed to connect Ibero-American talent with leading international professionals in genre cinema.

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Berlinale Talents 2027

Berlinale Talents is the talent development programme of the Berlin International Film Festival, with the Berlinale Talents Lab, the Talent Project Market and an onsite Summit with panels, discussions, workshops and networking opportunities during the Berlinale each February. Berlinale Talents is aimed at filmmakers with an existing track record of work, inclusive of over 15 film disciplines.

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Northern Ireland Screen - Games Emerging Talent Scheme

This funding and mentoring initiative is designed to support the next generation of game development talent in Northern Ireland. The scheme will enable emerging game developers, artists and creative practitioners to develop and publicly release an original short-form narrative game while working alongside experienced games studios and industry professionals. The scheme is open to Northern Ireland based games production companies which have identified Northern Ireland resident emerging talent that could be supported through this funding to develop and create a playable prototype of a game.

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UK-France Co-production Meetings @ LFF - New Waves 2026

Opportunity for UK film or TV producers interested in co-producing with France to meet with French producers at this year's BFI London Film Festival. Following the success of the New Waves 2023 and 2024 programmes and the UK-France Co-production Meetings in Paris 2025, the French National Centre of Cinema (CNC), the Institut Français, Unifrance, and the British Film Institute (BFI) are collaborating on a series of co-production networking meetings between French and UK producers.

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No Password Required - Republic of Story & The British Blacklist

Designed for UK-based Global Majority producers with a live-action narrative fiction feature script in development, this four-month programme combines an in-person packaging lab in London, a structured project development period, one-to-one specialist consultancies, executive producer mentoring and a curated Access to Market event with Sales Agents and Distributors.

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Ffilm Cymru x EAVE - Future Producers

Ffilm Cymru’s Future Producers Programme is a unique opportunity for ten emerging Welsh producers to take their careers and companies to the next level whether in documentary, live-action narrative, animation or immersive. The scheme is open to producers in Wales who have some experience in screen, but who have not yet led on more than one feature film that has been released on a commercial basis. With funding from the Arts Council of Wales, Creative Wales, the BFI UK Global Screen Fund, and ScreenSkills, the EAVE Producers’ Workshop will bring to Cardiff 56 of the most promising emerging producers from across the world and over 60 international leaders in screen. Future Producers will have the opportunity to network closely with the EAVE cohort, identifying their future investors, co-producers and advisors. 

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Animation Featured - Manchester Animation Festival

Animation Featured is a high-impact development accelerator programme supporting six feature-length animated projects from early-to-mid development through to a fully realised package, ready to enter the international market for financing. Taking place from Mon 28 September 2026 to the end of March 2027, Animation Featured is open to emerging UK producers who are developing a feature-length animated project. The programme will mix in person events (two residencies and two industry events – including one international trip) with periods of online activities and self led development, culminating in a final showcase.

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Channel 4 - Unscripted Proof of Concept Fund

Channel 4 today announces a new proof-of-concept development fund designed to back big, original British unscripted formats. The fund will greenlight three to five concepts, offering £100,000 each to provide substantial development support to indies to ensure ambitious ideas are properly tested and refined. Channel 4 will be looking for big, broad, returnable formats, with the ambition of taking at least one of the projects to full series commission.

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UK Global Screen Fund Internatinal Co-Production Workshop

The UK Global Screen Fund is inviting UK-based film and TV producers to apply to take part in a two-day International Co-production workshop. Taking place on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 September in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, the event will include a programme of panels and talks led by a range of UK and international producers and industry experts. Applicants must be residing and working in the UK and have a lead producer credit on a completed feature film or TV project (including documentary) that has been released or broadcast commercially within the last five years to be eligible to apply.  

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Games Development Call - Northern Ireland Screen

Northern Ireland Screen is seeking applications for the development of new narrative games intended for commercial release through the Screen Fund. Applications must relate to a single project and may include either: Original IP, or Service work projects, where the applicant company holds the contractual rights required to undertake development. Northern Ireland–based games companies may apply for up to £15,000 in development funding, based on a minimum total project budget of £20,000.

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Les Arcs Coproduction Village 2026

Les Arcs Coproduction Village showcases a selection of about 18 projects of European feature films in development presented to professionals. The selected projects will benefit from 3 days of one-to-one meetings with top industry guests, as well as a unique programme of conferences, workshops and networking opportunities. The 18th edition will take place from December 12 to 15 2026. The main producer must be European (geographical Europe, including Turkey and UK).

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TV Beats Co-Financing Market 2026 - Talinn

Launched in 2021, the TV Beats Co-Financing Market selects up to eight promising drama series projects each year. Eligible teams — comprising a producer, screenwriter, and/or director — are invited to pitch their projects to industry professionals. Selected participants will also have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one meetings with financiers, broadcasters, sales agents, and co-production partners, as well as receive valuable mentoring and networking support. Since its launch in 2021, the TV Beats Co-Financing Market has selected promising drama series projects annually. Chosen creative teams — including producers, writers, and directors — are invited to present their projects to leading industry professionals. Participants also gain access to mentoring, networking opportunities, and one-to-one meetings with potential financiers, broadcasters, sales agents, and co-production partners.

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Baltic Co-production Market - Tallinn

Organised annually since 2005, the Baltic Event Co-Production Market supports feature film projects mainly from small and medium-sized production companies in countries with low to medium audiovisual production capacity. Eligible regions include Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, North Macedonia, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, and this year’s Spotlight Country – the Basque Country. Projects from other regions are also welcome, provided they are actively seeking co-production partners from the countries mentioned above.

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Grierson-Percy Documentary Grant

The Grierson-Percy Documentary Grant is a new finishing fund for UK-based independent documentary filmmakers and production companies. This grant is designed to support projects in the final stages of filmmaking, with a substantial amount of principal photography completed and with the offline edit underway. There should be a realistic budget and plan for completion, as well as a clear strategy for distribution and audience engagement. Funding will be awarded to cover essential finishing and/or additional shooting costs. Between two and three grants will be made available in 2026, with awards ranging from £10,000 to £25,000 depending on the needs of the individual project.

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Production Finance Market - Film London

The Production Finance Market (PFM) is Film London's annual two-day financing event for film, run in association with the BFI London Film Festival. The 2026 edition will take place October 6-7 in Central London. The event comprises of 1:1 meetings between producers and financiers in addition to industry sessions, networking drinks and for the first time, Film London's IP showcase Upstream. The main strand of the PFM is for projects presented by established producers with budgets above €1m (budget requirement does not apply to documentaries).

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New Talent Strand - Film London Production Finance Market

The Production Finance Market's New Talent strand offers international financiers the chance to connect with a curated selection of the most promising emerging feature filmmakers from the UK and abroad. The New Talent strand is a critical opportunity for the industry to discover new talent. Showcasing filmmakers making their first or second feature, the event also includes training for the selected filmmakers to ensure they are ready to find finance and grow their networks within one of the world’s most unique and respected markets.

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Fast Track - Film Independent

Every year Film Independent selects up to ten fiction and five non-fiction feature projects to participate in an intensive film finance market that takes place over four days in November. Designed to connect producer-director teams with industry leaders and put projects on the “fast track,” the market consists of meetings with top executives, financiers, agents, managers, distributors, granting organizations and production companies. Participants gain valuable exposure and build vital relationships as they propel their films toward completion. The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation will also award one participant of the Film Independent Fast Track Finance Market the annual Sloan Grant of $20,000 with which to further develop their project.

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BFI Group Attendance - TIFF: The Market

The BFI’s International Fund, with the collaboration of the BFI’s Inclusion team, is inviting applications from UK producers who identify as Black and/or part of the Global Majority, and who have feature film projects in active development, to take part in a group attendance at the first edition of TIFF: The Market during the Toronto International Film Festival between Thursday 10 September 2026 and Tuesday 15 September 2026 in person in Toronto, Canada (the Event). 

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Venice Production Bridge 2026: Final Cut in Venice

The 14th edition of the Final Cut in Venice programme will take place from September 6 to 8, 2026 during the Venice Production Bridge of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The programme assists in the completion of films from Africa and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen, and to offer producers and directors an opportunity to present films still in the production phase to international film professionals and distributors in order to facilitate post-production and promote co-production partnerships and market access.

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TIFF: The Market - International Financing & Project Market

Toronto International Film Festival's new Market to accelerate finance and help find co-production and international collaborators for projects. It brings together established producers with key global partners and decision-makers in dedicated meeting spaces where producers present to a select group of industry experts. Feature film, TV Series and XR/Immersive projects are eligible to apply.

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Look Aside Films - Feature Film Development Lab

This is an accelerator program designed to support the creative development of feature film projects, as well as develop effective finance, packaging and pitching strategies for the films. The Lab aims to both improve the creative quality of the scripts, but also teach the filmmakers about things like development, financing, sales, festivals, and applications, so that projects under the cohort can get off the ground and into packaging, or even production. The Lab will conclude with a pitch panel, where each filmmaker under the cohort will have the chance to present their project in front of various film companies.

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ACE 36 Annual Programme

Every year, ACE Producers accepts 18 experienced film producers into the renowned ACE Network after completing ACE’s Annual Programme of executive education. Interested producers are asked to submit a project in development that is suitable for co-production and aimed at the international market along with their application. Through high-end executive training, ACE empowers producers to anticipate trends, be forward thinking, embrace new partnerships, integrate emerging technologies, and implement modern environmental practices.

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Venice Production Bridge 2026: Gap Financing Market

The Venice Gap-Financing Market is a platform for selected projects that aims to support European and international producers to secure financing for their projects (Fiction Films, Documentaries and Immersive Projects) through one-to-one meetings with potential and pertinent international professionals (producers, sales agents, distributors, financiers, broadcasters and funds). All the invited professionals are decision-makers. The 3-day event will present up to 45 selected European and International projects and Immersive Projects developed through the Biennale College Cinema Immersive.

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Meet, Match, Make: Speed-meetings with International Producers at Cannes 2026

The BFI International Team are organising Meet, Match, Make during the Cannes Film Festival 2026, an in-person speed-dating event to connect UK and international producers with an interest in collaborating on feature film co-productions. Selected UK producers will get the opportunity to make quick-fire introductions, followed by 1:1 speed-dating with the international producers in attendance. Applicants must have a lead producer credit on a completed feature film or TV project (including documentary) that has been released or broadcast commercially within the last five years to be eligible to apply. 

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Co-production Lunch at Cannes 2026

The UK Global Screen Fund are hosting a co-production lunch for UK and international producers and funders during this year’s Cannes Film Festival. To be eligible to apply, you must also have a lead Producer credit on a completed feature film or TV project (including documentary) that has been released or broadcast commercially within the last five years. You must also be available to attend in person at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday 16 May 2026, for the duration of the event.

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TIFF Directors' Lab 2026

TIFF Directors’ Lab is a five-day talent development programme that takes place during the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Formerly TIFF Filmmaker Lab, TIFF Directors’ Lab returns with a focus on supporting creators embarking on their directorial debuts. The Lab selects 20 Canadian and international directors from hundreds of applications to receive an impactful career-launching mentorship from renowned directors, producers, agents, distributors, and top industry experts from around the world. TIFF Directors’ Lab is designed to be a catalyst for emerging directors to refine their debut feature film and prepare their projects for the marketplace.

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Sundance Institute - Sandbox Fund

The Sandbox Fund offers grants, engagement events, and other opportunities for independent artists seeking to explore the intrinsic link between science and culture through innovative storytelling. The program is administered by the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund, in collaboration with Sandbox Films. U.S. and international feature-length nonfiction projects are eligible. The fund offers support to projects at all stages of development, production, and post-production. Average grant sizes are as follows: Development (up to $40,000), Production (up to $100,000), Post-Production (up to $100,000).

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International Co-production Fund - UK Global Screen Fund

The UK Global Screen Fund's International Co-production strand supports UK producers to work on international television (documentary and animation only) and feature film co-productions. All projects should have strong export potential and international audience reach, and should be able to demonstrate the potential to generate revenues for the UK producer.

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Creative Enterprise Foundations

Creative Enterprise Foundations is a dynamic and immersive business development programme tailored specifically for very early-stage screen businesses across film and TV, games, animation, immersive media, and createch. The program combines expert-led workshops and one-on-one mentoring, offering participants practical tools, industry insights, and personalised guidance to help them build a strong foundation for sustainable growth and success. The Foundations programme is for early stage companies (usually less than 2 years old) based in England and must have some track record and be ready to take their business to the next level.

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Channel 4 x Sheffield Doc Fest - First Cut Pitch 2026

Channel 4 First Cut Pitch at Sheffield Doc Fest allows five new directors the chance to pitch to prove that they are ready to take on the challenge of an hour-long, post watershed doc for Channel 4. Directors will present a short film that answers an editorial brief set by Channel 4 for this event. These short docs will be a unique opportunity for the directors to showcase their ability to tell a captivating factual story, find and develop great contributors and work effectively in an edit. As well as a 1 x 60’ First Cut commission offer in 2026/27, the awardee will receive a month fully paid development and mentorship with an indie to further develop either your own idea OR the indie’s, paid for by the Channel 4.

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Indieab Content Futures 2026

The Indielab Content Futures 2026 Accelerator is a new new accelerator for established independent production companies navigating a changed TV market. It is designed for founder-led and leadership teams with an existing track record repositioning their business in response to new commissioning realities, evolving audience demand and diversified revenue opportunities. The programme focuses on decision-making across content, audiences, commercial models and capability – helping companies sharpen focus, avoid false opportunities and build more resilient futures.

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ACE Leadership Special 2026

The ACE Leadership Special is aimed at experienced producers looking to develop their personal leadership and entrepreneurial skills and to establish sound business foundations for their companies. The workshop is made possible thanks to support the Netherlands Film Fund. Open to members of the ACE Network and other experienced, established producers of a similar level, the ACE Leadership Special takes place over two 3/4-day residential workshops with additional online sessions complementing them. 12 producers will be selected, each with their own experience of running a company and their own unique entrepreneurial capabilities, allowing the small group to benefit not only from the knowledge of the workshop consultants, but from each other’s lived experiences.

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TFL Co-Production Fund 2026

In 2026, the TFL Co-Production Fund will assign three grants of €50,000 to international co-productions currently in advanced development stage, planning to be completed by October 2028. A series of tailor-made consultancies will be organized according to the needs of the film teams, guiding them through the last preparatory stages before production. The selected teams will also be invited to attend the TFL Meeting Event in November 2026 in Turin, Italy. Attended every year by over 200 European and international film professionals, the TFL co-production market is an important occasion of visibility and an opportunity to find additional partners thanks to networking moments and one-on-one meetings.

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Grierson DocLab: New Entrants 

Returning for the 14th time, Grierson DocLab: New Entrants is for UK-based 18-25 year olds with a passion for documentary and factual TV who are new entrants to the industry. The programme aims to equip up to 12 successful trainees with the knowledge, connections and work experience to launch their doc careers. Successful candidates get intensive training (in person and online), a trip to Sheffield DocFest, a paid work placement at a production company, a mentor match, career coaching and much more.

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Sundance Institute - Producers Programme

Sundance Institute Producers Programme supports both fiction and nonfiction producers at all stages of their feature-length projects and their careers. Through a year-round continuum of support — including labs, fellowships, networking events, funding, and educational resource opportunities — producers are given the opportunity to build community with fellow producers and industry members, hone creative skills, gain additional knowledge of the field, and develop strategies for pitching, producing, financing, and releasing their films.

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IDFA Project Space 2026

For first or second-time documentary filmmakers, IDFA Project Space offers a unique, creativity-driven talent development program, carefully tailored to filmmakers’ individual needs. Under the mentorship of esteemed filmmakers and industry professionals, participants gain invaluable guidance and expertise tailored to their journey as emerging talents. In 2026, IDFA Project Space takes place over four months, from June to September, with two online modules and one in-person week in Amsterdam. Filmmakers will have the chance to engage in a continuous process of growth within a program that flexibly adjusts to their specific needs with plenary sessions and tailored consultancies.

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The Whickers - Film & TV Funding Award, Documentary funding

The Film & TV Funding Award is awarded annually to an emerging filmmaker from anywhere in the world with the most promising pitch for a director-led documentary. With a main award worth £120,000 and a development award for the runner-up of £25,000, finalists will pitch their projects at Sheffield DocFest in June 2026.

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EAVE+ 16th Edition

An intensive five-day workshop event for experienced independent producers who wish to reinforce their managerial and financial capacity to run sustainable production companies and compete on the international market. EAVE+ offers participating producers the opportunity to discuss their company structures and management practices together with high-profile industry experts during 4-5 days to tackle the business side of running a film company.

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Sheffield DocFest - MeetMarket 2026

The MeetMarket is Sheffield DoFest's flagship industry pitching event for new documentary features and series, at all stages of production. The MeetMarket is open to entries from documentary makers from across the world, welcoming applications from established, emerging as well as first-time filmmakers. Selected teams will be connected to a vast network of international industry representatives to present new projects (features and series).

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Torino Film Lab - Audience Design Fund 2026

The TFL Audience Design Fund assigns 2 grants of € 45,000 each to support films internationally co-produced and currently in post-production stage, planning to be commercially distributed at least twice, including one theatrical release. To complete the initiative a mandatory Audience Design Consultancy - structured in a series of online sessions with experts and TFL Audience Designers - guides the film team in the creation of a tailored strategy for the implementation of innovative audience engagement and outreach actions. The programme will include meetings with sales and distribution expert, press agent, session on digital marketing and social media, as well as training on the latest technologies, such as AI tools, aimed at supporting the team in the preparation and implementation of the audience design strategy. The Fund covers expenses connected to the creation and execution of original audience engagement activities, beyond traditional distribution and marketing strategies.

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Sofia Meetings 2026 - Works in Progress

Sofia Meetings is looking for works in progress to showcase to festival programmers, sales agents, distributors, exhibitors and international press. Films must be over 60 minutes in length, and either recently completed or in late-stage post-production. The 23rd Sofia Meetings will take place from March 18th to 22nd, 2026, within the framework of the 30th Sofia International Film Festival (March 12th–22nd, 2026).

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Matchmakers - Global South Lab

Delivered by DreamCoat Films & Mairare LTD, supported by the BFI Creative Challenge Fund, awarding National Lottery funding, this programme is aimed at UK-based emerging producers working on full-length fiction projects in the UK seeking co-production with countries in Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America. The programme's ambition is to elevate ten feature film projects and the producers behind them, amplifying UK talent, strengthening cross-border collaborations and delivering stories with scale and reach. 

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Matchmakers - Global South Lab

Delivered by DreamCoat Films & Mairare LTD, supported by the BFI Creative Challenge Fund, awarding National Lottery funding, Matchmakers - Global South Lab is a producers' programme for UK-based emerging producers working on full-length fiction projects seeking co-production in Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America. The programme offers hands-on guidance, combining in-person and hybrid sessions led by industry experts from both the UK and from the Global South to support ten feature film projects. Selected participants will get a chance to meet and network with international co-producers at the (EFM) European Film Market at Berlinale, launching their projects into the global marketplace.

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BFI International Group Attendance Fund - Group Attendance to FILMArt, Hong Kong

The BFI is welcoming applications from UK producers with feature film projects in active development (including animation projects) to take part in a Group Attendance to the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) between 16 and 21 March 2026. Selected participants will join FILMART’s Producers Connect programme, giving them access to tailored business matchmaking sessions, co-production conference panels, industry workshops, and a location scouting tour of Hong Kong. Participants will also have access to FILMART’s wider programme of events, exhibitors, and networking opportunities.  

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London Games Festival - Games Finance Market 2026

The Games Finance Market is UK’s largest curated B2B games event, connecting studios, publishers and investors from all over the globe. It’s a signature moment for LGF and has been core to the festival since day one. The event runs over two days and it is a unique opportunity for studios to pitch their games to a selected audience of publishers and investors. In 2025, attendees included 90+ studios from 23 countries and over 40 publishers and investors. The event focuses on multiple ways to get game made, funded and to the market including investment and publishing and new for 2026: codev, and self-publishing.

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UK Global Screen Fund Co-Production Lunch at Berlinale 2026

The UK Global Screen Fund in partnership with the British Council are hosting an International Co-production Lunch on Saturday 14 February 2026, during the Berlin International Film Festival. UK-based production companies can apply to attend to meet international decision makers, share potential co-production projects and develop international networks. Invitees will include international producers, international funders, international co-production labs, and potential financiers. To be eligible for this opportunity, you must have at least one lead producer credit on a feature film or TV project (including documentary and animation) which has been distributed in the UK or internationally within the last five years.

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The Business of Impact Lab & Pitch

The Business of Impact Lab is a UK-wide development programme for emerging and established producers, delivered by Impact Together, the non-profit arm of Together Films, supported by BFI Creative Challenge Fund, awarding National Lottery funding. The programme is for UK-based producers developing socially resonant, commercially ambitious scripted feature films. Over the course of 10 virtual labs, producers will refine their creative, business, and impact strategies leading up to a live pitch to financiers, philanthropic partners, and industry stakeholders in June 2026.

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BBC - Small Indie Fund, TV

The Small Indie Fund, TV supports small companies working across Children's, comedy, entertainment, factual, Film, daytime and drama. The TV Small Indie Fund is open to: scripted TV production companies across the UK with annual turnovers of less than £10m and unscripted TV production companies in Scotland, Wales and England with annual turnovers of less than £10m.

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Creative Wales x BBC Wales: Made in Wales

Creative Wales, BBC Wales and BBC Network are inviting production companies with a substantive base in Wales to pitch bold, original ideas that celebrate Welsh creativity while delivering unforgettable entertainment to audiences across the UK. Up to four companies will be selected for a paid development opportunity, with the ambition to commission a series in 2026. The development phase will be led by Creative Wales, where selected companies will receive:£10K per company (£5K from BBC, £5K from Creative Wales) and a BBC commissioning editor. Selected companies will then be invited to develop a full proposal, deck, or sizzle.

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trc. - Factual Fast Track, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Factual Fast Track is a reputation-building career development programme that fast tracks established, ambitious, Producers and Series Producers to move up the career ladder and work on larger scale and higher budget productions. The scheme provides networking opportunities to help raise the Producers’ profiles, training sessions to extend their skills, and mentoring support to build their confidence to help them become business winning Series Producers for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Visions du Réel 2026 - Rough Cut Lab

VdR–Rough Cut Lab is an intimate workshop for four feature-length projects seeking specific feedback and advice from professionals on their most up-to-date rough cut. Taking place during the VdR–Industry days  (19-22 April 2026)  in Nyon, Switzerland, the Rough Cut Lab is a competitive lab dedicated to supporting filmmakers during the editing process to find the best creative direction for their films. Four rough cut projects will be discussed together with the film team alongside tutors (experienced editors and industry professionals) during a multi-day workshop that took place during the VdR–Industry programme. A springboard for creative documentaries, participation in this lab also offers an opportunity for curated meetings with a myriad of buyers participating across the Industry programme. 

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Visions du Réel 2026 - Co-production pitching

Taking place during the VdR–Industry days (19-22 April 2026) in Nyon, Switzerland, the VdR–Pitching showcase is Visions du Réel’s competitive international co-production and co-financing forum, launching up to fifteen projects in late development into the international market. The event​​ offers the participants the opportunity to not only present their projects to key players, but also discuss their content in the form of roundtables and one-to-one meetings in order to explore which financing and distribution options as well as markets are most organic and relevant to them. The goal is to foster international collaborations to support outstanding film projects addressing an international audience.

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HKIFF Industry Project Market - Work-in-Progress (WIP) 2026

The WIP initiative is designed for film projects that are in the later stage of production, helping producers and directors to secure post-production funds, meet distribution agents and film festival programmers. Directors and producers of the selected projects will be invited to WIP to introduce their new films. Each team will have 10 minutes to present its project, including a video excerpt of the film, and then followed by a 5-min Q&A session from investors, distribution company representatives, post-production company representatives, film festivals programmers and the like. HAF will again partner with Marché du Film of Cannes Film Festival to shortlist five WIP projects to join the "HAF Goes to Cannes" programme in May 2026. Screening and exposure opportunities for the selected projects will be offered.

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Visions du Réel 2026 - Work in Progress

VdR–Work in Progress highlights six upcoming creative documentaries in their finishing stages of post-production. This boutique showcase is designed to facilitate distribution opportunities, targeting festivals, sales agents, distributors and finishing funds. Taking place during the VdR–Industry days (19-22 April 2026) in Nyon, Switzerland, the VdR–Work in Progress Showcase is an exclusive presentation of projects close to completion to film professionals including festival representatives, funders supporting post-production, post-production facilities, sales agents, distributors, TV buyers, and more. The presentations are  followed by curated individual meetings designed to secure new partners to assist in accessing finishing funds and future distribution pathways.

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Future Proof Development Lab

Future Proof supports the development of new, formally innovative non-fiction cinema and immersive works by emerging to mid-career directors and lead creatives. Delivered by FACT Liverpool and Doc Society, supported by the BFI Creative Challenge Fund, awarding National Lottery funding, the Lab is designed to encourage 10 independent directors and lead creatives to develop bold new works and prepare their projects for financing. The programme modules consist of technological workshops, group working sessions, editorial consultations and a series of curated encounters with luminary non-fiction directors and artists. Each element of the programme is intended to advance the progress of written creative, technical and concept materials, in readiness to approach potential financiers and production partners. The lab will culminate in participating projects being introduced to non-fiction film and immersive funders at CPH:Forum (part of CPH:DOX, Denmark).

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Creative Industries Trade Delegation to SXSW 2026

The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Creative Industries Delegation to SXSW in Austin, Texas will run from 13-16 March 2026. UK companies can apply to attend and take part in a showcase of UK Creative Industries innovation across advertising, immersive, live experience, gaming, music, and design and other emerging creative technologies. South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual conference and festival of innovation and creativity that draws 300,000 people to Austin, Texas each year. This programme will include a pre-SXSW workshop and will culminate in the SXSW Festival

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ACE Producers Mentoring Programme

The ACE Mentoring Programme aims to support upcoming producers in managing their careers and developing their international network, by providing them with the opportunity to learn from established mentors actively working within the European film industry. Each year up to 10 producers, based in the EU or a Creative Europe MEDIA Programme country, will be selected for the Mentoring Programme EU. However, there are also three spaces open for producers from non-EU countries. With this, ACE Producers wants to contribute in creating a film industry that is more inclusive and diverse. After being selected, each producer will be matched to a mentor according to their specific needs. Throughout the year, the producers will have up to 4 meetings with their mentor, online or if possible in person at international festivals and events.

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Games London Accelerator 2026 - Unlocking IP

Programme for UK video game studios focused on how to prepare new IPs for the market. The two-month programme will focus on IP strategy and development for video games, running from mid-January to mid-March 2026. The accelerator will feature a mix of online and in-person sessions, focusing on how to develop your IP while scaling your game studio at the same time. Selected studios will also get free access to the Games Finance Market on April 14 & 15, and free showcase space at New Game Plus on April 16 & 17 (both part of the London Games Festival).

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Sofia Meetings - Projects in Development

Sofia Meetings is looking for first, second or third feature film projects and TV series in development that are looking for co-producers, sales and distribution. Feature Films Pitching will include a presentation of the director's first, second, and third feature fiction film projects, seeking co-producers, sales, and distribution. TV Series Pitching will include a presentation of TV series projects looking for co-producers. The 23rd Sofia Meetings will take place from March 18th to 22nd, 2026, within the framework of the 30th Sofia International Film Festival (March 12th–22nd, 2026).

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Gatecrashers Development Lab

Gatecrashers is a writing lab aimed at supporting genre feature projects from writers from working class or low socio-economic backgrounds. Through dedicated development support, each project will be taken from outline to treatment & script sample stage during two dedicated writing residencies. In addition to this, writers will have access to masterclasses to help them hone their ideas and ready their projects for pitching. Gatecrashers is delivered by Sona Films, through the BFI Creative Challenge Fund, made possible with National Lottery funding.

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trc. SuperSizer Television Training

SuperSizer is a career-enhancing development programme for ambitious Development Executives based in the Nations and Regions who want to win high value commissions.  In an increasingly competitive and changing TV landscape, it’s more important than ever to build the skills and confidence that help your ideas break through. SuperSizer, which first launched in 2017, equips Development Executives who produce factual, factual entertainment or specialist factual programmes with the skills, knowledge, and connections to create bold, inspiring ideas and formats that have the potential to scale and return and transform indies in the Nations and Regions. Previous contributors to the programme have included the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, ITV, Sky, Netflix, UKTV and Disney+.

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IFFR Rotterdam Lab 2026 - British Council Travel Grant Support

British Council are offering two emerging producers and one writer/director the chance to take part in Rotterdam Lab at International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2026. Taking place as part of IFFR Pro, the Lab is an invaluable opportunity to be part of a five-day training workshop that offers emerging international professionals the means to build and develop their networks and learn about new developments in the industry. Eligible emerging producers can include independent producers with their own companies, or junior producers working for a production company. Eligible writers/directors will attend the Creators Lab, designed for filmmakers who have shown strong artistic potential through standout short films with international circulation or a completed debut feature.

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Scottish Documentary Institute - Producer delegation to CPH:DOX 2026

An opportunity for Scotland-based producers to attend the most prominent international documentary festivals and forums. The programme is open to experienced and emerging talent, providing a unique chance to connect with global industry leaders and showcase your projects on the international stage. Selected delegates will receive a bursary covering their festival pass and accommodation expenses, as well as a one-on-one session with Scottish Documentary Institute to help prepare for their festival attendance.

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The Bigger Picture - Screen Scotland x TAKE THREE

The Bigger Picture supports Scotland-based filmmakers to make creatively ambitious, high-value, high-quality and high-impact shorts to bridge the gap many filmmakers experience before making their first feature film. These films are for filmmakers who have already made a feature but really want to make a short film, or for filmmakers who are on the verge of making their feature debut and would benefit from making one more short before moving into long form. The films will have more experienced producers at the helm, helping to build relationships with talent and showcase that talent to feature film financiers. TAKE THREE will contribute £90,000 to the production budget, but teams will be expected to secure other third-party financing in addition to the tax credit. Up to 4 films will be awarded funding, including one in Gaelic. This programme is supported by Screen Scotland and MG ALBA.

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Torino Film Lab - FeatureLab 2027

FeatureLab is a training programme dedicated to 1st and 2nd feature film projects from all over the world, at an advanced stage of development. Ten (10) creative teams of director and producer are selected to take part in the three-workshop path, starting in June 2027 and ending with the TFL Meeting Event in November, during which the participants have one-to-one meetings with market and industry guests and the projects are assessed by an international Jury awarding production grants alongside partners’ awards.

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SuperSizing Entertainment Formats - BBC x Screen Scotland x trc.

Open to independent production companies based in Scotland and will run from November 2025 to April 2026.  The fully funded training programme has been developed to support BBC Entertainment and BBC Scotland’s aspiration to find ambitious and distinctive entertainment formats to develop as potential co-commissions. Through a combination of in-person training, masterclasses, cases studies and business advice, successful applicants will learn what it takes to develop impactful formats of scale and benefit from direct access to experienced entertainment executives who’ve built global hits and returning series. 

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CPH:DOX 2026 - CPH:FORUM

CPH:DOX’s long-standing international financing and co-production event CPH:FORUM is now open for submissions. CPH:FORUM presents 30 carefully selected documentary projects in various stages of development and production. The event is dedicated to supporting creative and visually strong film projects in the intersection of non-fiction, fiction, visual art, journalism and science. Selected projects will be invited to present their work to key European and international financiers, distributors and potential co-producers and take part in tailored one-to-one meetings.

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WEMW 2026 - Film x Games Connection Hub

From When East Meets West in Trieste 2026, a brand-new initiative designed to enhance the connection between the film and game sectors has arrived. The Film x Games Connection Hub is targeting up to 10 AV producers with a game project in development and keen to learn how the game sector works and better understand how to position, finance and distribute a game. Besides group work and individual consultations with international experts, the programme will include a matchmaking session with a group of dynamic game developers & studios from different European countries aimed at exploring new opportunities of collaboration at project development level. In addition to the matchmaking sessions with AV producers looking for partners to develop further their cross-media strategy and create collaborative games, the programme will feature a series of one-to-one meetings amongst game developers & studios to explore new forms of collaboration within the gaming sector.

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Get It Seen - Sales, Distribution and Exhibition Lab for Producers

Get It Seen brings together 16 producers with ambitious projects for an intensive programme focused on preparing films for market and distribution. The programme begins with a three-day in-person lab featuring practical workshops, in-depth case studies, and structured networking opportunities. Participants will also benefit from tailored one-to-one sessions with experienced industry advisors, ensuring their projects are positioned to attract sales agents and distributors and reach their intended audiences. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the film value chain, including distribution and exhibition, marketing, international co-production and festival strategy. The programme provides a rare chance to connect with leading industry professionals and to get support to develop a clear release plan for your project.

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HKIFF Industry Project Market - IDP (In-Development Project) 2025

The Hong Kong - Asia Financing Forum (HAF) is recognized as one of the most important film financing platforms in Asia with many projects successfully completed and exhibited, taking place from 17 - 19 March 2026, in conjunction with the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) in Hong Kong. The selected IDP projects will be invited to meet with investors and film company representatives, and to compete for cash and in-kind awards. Around 25 to 30 film projects are selected annually to participate. Representatives of the selected projects will be invited to Hong Kong to attend the three-day film financing forum.

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Series in Development Marketplace at TV Drama Vision 2026 - Göteborg Film Festival

TV Drama Vision is the leading Nordic marketplace for drama series – for the 2026 edition, submissions are open for Series in Development projects from all European territories. Each year, TV Drama Vision gathers 800 delegates from 30 countries, connecting some of the most dynamic creators, producers, and executives in the industry. The projects selected for participation will have the opportunity to present a 5-minute on-stage pitch at TV Drama Vision, and access tailored one-on-one meetings, industry networking and social events, and more.

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ACE Animation Special 2026

The workshop is aimed at two kinds of experienced producers: those looking to expand their businesses into animation production, and those who already have experience in the field but seek to deepen their knowledge and grow their international network. For all participants it is a chance to build stronger industry connections and enhance their skill set. Dates: 17 - 22 March 2026. Location: Dingle, Ireland.

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Future Takes

BFI and Film4 Future Takes offers support for higher-budget live action, short-form projects from teams of writers, directors and producers based in the UK. Filmmaking teams who are looking to progress with long form work and can demonstrate that a Future Takes short film will provide them with significant career benefits.

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WEMW 2026 - Co-Production Forum

When East Meets West 2026 will take place on January 18-20, 2026 in Trieste (Italy) and will select 20 projects in development (live-action features, creative documentaries and short animated projects), with special attention to the 2026 East & West spotlight countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Projects can be live-action features, creative documentaries, short animated projects in development/financing stage with 10% of the total production budget already in place and have have international co-production potential. All selected projects will compete for two main cash prizes: the Film Center Serbia Development Award and the CICLIC WEMW Award (granted by the French Centre-Val de Loire Region).

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UK Global Screen Fund TV Producers Package – in association with Content London 2025

The UK Global Screen Fund has opened applications for its TV Producers Package to support participation at Content London 2025, taking place 1-4 December. UK-based independent TV producers are invited to apply now for the opportunity to connect with Content London’s vast international community, providing visibility, development and a valuable opportunity to forge new collaborations. Selected participants will receive accreditation, access to the speed meeting programme and exclusive invitation-only co-production meetings and events.

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C21 Pitch - Content London Drama Series Pitch 2025

The C21 Drama Series Pitch provides a high-visibility opportunity for established production companies aiming to use Content London as a marketing platform to amplify projects seeking additional finance. This year we are actively seeking new digital-first fiction projects, but the pitch remains open to longform and shortform linear projects. The drama series pitch finalists will then be invited to participate and to present a live pitch to delegates at Content London on December 2, 2025. The winning pitch will receive a marketing package through C21Media worth £30,000 to support development and pre-sales promotion of the show. All finalists will be invited to a networking event during Content London to meet with interested partners.

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Pact x Future Wales

Creative Wales and Pact are looking for 10 non-scripted companies to join their Future Wales cohort – an exciting opportunity for companies to get free Pact membership and exclusive benefits to support the Welsh film and TV sector. Successful applicants will access to regular coaching/development sessions with industry leaders, professionals and commissioners, and peer to peer networking opportunities with all 10 companies.

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LFF Expanded Industry Day

The 69th BFI London Film Festival (LFF), in partnership with American Express, has announced the programme for its inaugural LFF Expanded Industry Day, taking place on Wednesday 15 October 2025. Supported by the Southbank Centre, the new initiative marks the festival’s first dedicated industry platform for immersive, XR and video games. The day offers UK creators a focused space to connect with international peers, buyers and commissioners. Industry delegates will gain early access to projects in development, insights from leading voices, and opportunities to build new international connections.

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UK Games Industry Outbound Trade Mission to Slush - Helsinki, Finland

Games London is once again running a UK games industry outbound trade mission to Slush in Helsinki, Finland. The trade mission will offer selected games studios a ticket to Slush (one per company), networking opportunities, investor introductions, VIP events and global promotion. trade mission is open to all UK games businesses, from console and PC developers to AR/VR/MR and AI innovators, mobile studios, service providers, tech platforms, start-ups and scale-ups.

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Funny Features - Glasgow Film Festival

Funny Features is delivered by Glasgow Film Festival and supported by BFI Creative Challenge Fund, awarding National Lottery Funding and is GFF’s UK-wide talent lab. The lab is for producers, writers and writer/directors developing their first or second comedy feature. To be eligible for Funny Features, you must apply as a creative team, which includes a producer and writer (or writer/director). We cannot accept applications from individuals. Over six months, selected creative teams will take part in an intensive programme combining script and story sessions and consultancy, tailored workshops on finance and film packaging, one-to-one mentorship, and dedicated pitching sessions. This rare opportunity offers comedy projects the chance to grow within a supportive and practical development environment, with access to peer-to-peer exchange and professional feedback.  

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Berlinale Co-Production Market: Series

The Berlinale Co-Production Market is the Berlinale’s networking platform for industry professionals actively working in international co-productions. At Co-Pro Series, ten drama series projects are pitched and have one-on-one meetings with interested partners. Producers worldwide can submit first-season, non-procedural, artistically strong drama series or miniseries projects in development for which they are looking for co production and financing partners. Important criteria include the artistic quality of the project as well as the profiles of the creatives and production company. Development and financing may also be at earlier stages.

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Berlinale Co-Production Market: Feature Projects

The Berlinale Co-Production Market is the Berlinale’s networking platform for industry professionals actively working in international coproductions. At its core, a selection of 30 feature and 10 series projects in development and financing stages are looking for partners. Producers with experience in international co-productions, with feature film projects starting from 1 million Euros budget (600.000 Euros for specific regions) and a minimum of 30% financing (or alternatively, local production support) in place, and looking for international co-production partners.

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Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow - Northern Ireland

Registrations are open for the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow, Northern Ireland - an exciting opportunity to propel your creative sector businesses onto the global stage. Held by the Department for Business and Trade as part of their Spotlight on the Creative Industries, the event will allow attendees to network with overseas buyers and markets, enhancing the global competitiveness of UK businesses. 

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BFI London Film Festival Producers Lunch

The UK Global Screen Fund and the BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express, is hosting a lunch for international and UK producers at this year's Festival, taking place at a central London venue on Sunday 12 October 2025. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in international co-production, and detail any relevant experience in their application form. A limited cohort of UK producers will be selected.

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Berlinale Co-Production Market: Talent Project

The Berlinale Co-Production Market is the Berlinale’s networking platform for industry professionals actively working in international co-productions. At the Talent Project Market, ten up-and-coming producers present their projects to Berlinale Co-Production Market participants in one-on-one meetings, plus meet experts to learn more about international co-production. Projects may also be submitted at earlier stages, with a lower budget, or less financing in place than for the Official Selection.

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Kickstarter and Tubi: FilmStream Collective

The FilmStream Collective Fund is a new initiative created in partnership with Tubi to provide independent filmmakers with funding and distribution. Their final film will then stream on Tubi, providing guaranteed distribution and visibility on a streaming platform. The fund is designed to support filmmakers with final or near-final cuts, helping them cover critical post-production costs such as editing, sound, marketing, and other finish expenses to prepare their films for release.

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Amazon - Regional Creatives Fund

£30,000 fund available to charities supporting individuals breaking into gaming, film, and TV, and other creative sectors where diversity and fresh perspectives can drive innovation and change. In addition to financial support, the Regional Creatives Fund will also use Amazon’s network of creative industry professionals to offer charities pro-bono upskilling programmes - including mentoring, work experience, placement opportunities, and digital training, with support provided by minds from Prime Video and Amazon Games.

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International Audiovisual Market - C EU Soon

C EU Soon is a curated work-in-progress program spotlighting up to ten European films (European majoritarian and minoritarian co-productions) in the late stages of production or post-production. Presented in an exclusive session for sales agents, distributors, producers, and festival programmers, the initiative is designed to support the completion of selected films and strengthen their international distribution potential.

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International Co-production Workshop 2025 – Belfast, Northern Ireland

The UK Global Screen Fund is organising a two-day participatory workshop in Belfast for UK-based feature film and TV producers interested in international co-production. The workshop will consist of panels, talks, and workshops on co-production with a range of both UK-based and international experts and producers. Applicants must have a lead producer credit on a completed feature film or TV project (including documentary) that has been released or broadcast commercially within the last five years to be eligible to apply to participate.

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Creative Enterprise: Screen Launchpad

Creative UK's Screen Launchpad is a dedicated business support programme for aspiring, diverse leaders in the screen industries, delivering a series of workshops and 121 coaching sessions with proven industry leaders and mentors over three months. The programme aims to to bestow participants with greater sector and business knowledge, access to finance, increased confidence, a peer network, and a clear vision as a potential founder equipped to begin their business journey.

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BFI NETWORK@LFF

BFI NETWORK@LFF is a professional development programme that supports emerging writers, directors and producers working towards their debut feature film. It provides an incredible opportunity for up to 15 UK-based screenwriters, directors, and producers working in fiction and documentary to engage in the BFI London Film Festival programme, attend industry events, and meet with leading filmmakers and professionals. The programme combines curated conversations, facilitated networking and exclusive opportunities to interact with filmmakers and industry guests. Participants will also receive accreditation for the duration of the festival.

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International Horizons: Scripted

International Horizons: Scripted is an advanced industry programme aimed at supporting scripted drama companies in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to build skills, knowledge and networks enabling them to thrive in the competitive world of international scripted content. The programme will take place over seven months and will focus on how each indie can reach their commercial and international potential focusing on different strategies to sustain and grow their business.

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The Sundance Institute Documentary Fund

The Sundance Institute Documentary Fund supports filmmakers worldwide in the development, production, and post-production of cinematic documentaries on a wide range of contemporary topics and themes. For over two decades, the fund has been a stable source of nonrecoupable funding, supporting work that expresses the world in creative, complex, beautiful, and provocative ways. We remain committed to nonfiction projects that elevate and advance cultural dialogue, expand the form through creativity and innovation, and have the potential to generate social impact around some of the most compelling issues of our time.

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International Screen Institute - Market Ready

Led by distribution, marketing, and finance experts, the programme improves participants’ knowledge of international markets, developing strategies, and confidence for navigating markets and festivals. Topics covered include packaging, pitching, negotiating, and securing sales and distribution deals. Individual mentoring on specific projects is also an important part of the curriculum. A combination of in-person and on-line, aims to impart a deeper understanding of the interconnected nature of the film/doc industry.

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Channel 4's New Writers Scheme

Channel 4’s New Writers Scheme is open to unrepresented new writers looking for their first writing credit. This is a unique opportunity to gain the skills needed to forge a successful writing career, and tell stories which reflect the diversity and creativity of the place where you live. Over 9 months, you will receive support to complete a spec script and will benefit from expert industry training and insights, mentoring and introductions to scripted drama production companies.

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International Business Development Fund - UK Global Screen Fund

The UK Global Screen Fund's International Business Development strand aims to support the development of UK screen content businesses focusing on revenue generation through export and international expansion. Eligible companies can apply for funding between £50,000 and £200,000 in total over the three-year funding period, with support in the form of non-repayable grants

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BFI International Connections Fund – Group Attendance at the Asian Contents & Film Market 2025 – Busan, South Korea

The BFI is inviting applications from UK feature film and TV producers with projects in active development to take part in an in person group attendance to the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) as part of the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, 19-24 September 2025. Selected UK producers will participate in the ACFM's Producer Hub initiative, as well as gain access to the Asian Project Market, Busan Story Market, and ACFM industry panels and networking events.

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Ace Series Special 2026

Ace Series Special 2026 is a hands-on workshop for experienced producers who want to deepen their knowledge of developing and producing TV drama series for an international audience and/or integrate a series division into their companies. The workshop is open to members of the ACE Network or other producers of a similar level. Up to 18 producers are selected for the workshop, each with a series in development. Focusing primarily on the creative and financial aspects of TV series production, the ACE Series Special will also offer sessions on packaging, working with broadcasters and streamers, marketing, audiences, international approaches and business strategies.

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Venice Production Bridge 2025: Final Cut in Venice

Final Cut in Venice is a programme to provide assistance in the completion of films from Africa and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen. UK producers can apply with projects that are co-productions between the UK and one or more of these countries; and/or if the director of the project originates from one of the aforementioned countries.

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Creative Wales Games Development Fund

The Creative Wales Games Development Fund aims to assist Wales-based businesses to develop video and immersive games projects for commercial release. Between £10,000 to £50,000 of Welsh Government support is available. This funding programme is intended to encourage fresh, new ideas for development as opposed to providing ongoing finance support.

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Ace Series Special 2025

ACE Producers with support from Creative Europe MEDIA and the Roma Lazio Film Commission, have opened applications for the ACE Series Special 7: A hands-on workshop for experienced producers who want to deepen their knowledge of developing and producing TV drama series for an international audience and/or integrate a series division into their companies. The workshop is open to members of the ACE Network or other producers of a similar level.

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Ontario Creates International Financing Forum (iff)

iff is Ontario Creates’ feature film co-financing and co-production event during the Toronto International Film Festival for independent producers and industry executives developing and financing English language projects for the world market. Now in its 20th year, iff has introduced hundreds of projects to the international marketplace with over 125 successfully financed to date.

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Inside Out - International Finance Forum 2025

Inside Out’s International Finance Forum (IFF) is the first and only 2SLGBTQ+ finance forum of its kind in the world. The Forum provides 2SLGBTQ+-identified producers, writers and directors creating 2SLGBTQ+ content an opportunity to move their feature projects forward through professional development, mentorship, and the platform to pitch their projects directly to top international industry executives and decision-makers.

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BFI International Connections Fund – Group Attendance at IDFA 2024

The BFI, in collaboration with Doc Society, is inviting applications from UK documentary producers (film and immersive) with active projects in development to take part in a Group Attendance to the International Documentary Festival in Amsterdam (IDFA) between 16 and 20 November 2024. IDFA is the world’s largest documentary film festival, held annually since 1988 in the Netherlands. IDFA is an independent, international meeting place with a wide range of professional activities as part of their industry programme, contributing to the development of non-fiction filmmakers and their projects at all stages. 

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Biennale College Cinema - International

Biennale College Cinema has reached the 13th edition: a strategic programme for training new filmmakers from all around the world, which was already operating in the Art, Architecture, Dance, Music, and Theatre departments of La Biennale di Venezia. Biennale College fosters new talents, allowing them to work in contact with masters in order to develop “creations”.

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BFI International Connections Fund – Group Attendance at San Sebastian Film Festival 2024

The BFI has developed an opportunity for UK producers to take part in a group attendance to the San Sebastian Film Festival’s Industria programme in Spain in September 2024. The festival and its industry section is a major meeting point for the European and Latin American film industries, playing a strong role in connecting potential co-producers and partners from both regions. The event welcomes filmmaking talent from countries including Spain, France, Germany, Argentina, Colombia and Brazil, and is therefore an excellent gateway for UK industry to meet their European and Latin American counterparts and to gain insight into co-production opportunities with the regions served by the event.

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San Sebastian - Europe-Latin America Co-production Forum

The Co-production Forum at San Sebastian International Film Festival is open to Latin American and European projects at the development stage. European projects must have a direct link with Latin America: involvement of a Latin American producer, shooting locations, actors in the leading roles or subject in the script.

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New Nordics Film Market

At this year's Nordic Co-Production Market, filmmakers will captivate a discerning professional audience by presenting carefully selected film projects, all seeking co-financing and/or co-production partnerships. With a notable focus on fostering collaboration with the UK, British projects in search of Nordic co-producers will also actively participate in the event.

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International Business Development Strategy Days - UK Global Screen Fund

The UK Global Screen Fund is inviting applications for its 2025 International Business Development Strategy Days which will run from Tuesday 3 June to Wednesday 4 June 2025 in Belfast. This event is a two-day  set of workshops for UK-based companies which create, acquire or exploit narrative IP in the screen sector, across film and TV (fiction and factual), animation, interactive narrative video games, and distribution.

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ACE Producers Annual Programme 2025

Every year, ACE Producers accepts 18 experienced film producers into the renowned ACE Network after completing ACE’s Annual Programme of executive education. Interested producers are asked to submit a feature film project in development that is suitable for co-production and aimed at the international market along with their application.

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Venice Production Bridge 2025: Gap Financing Market

The Venice Gap-Financing Market is a platform for selected projects that aims to support European and international producers to secure financing for their projects (Fiction Films, Documentaries and Immersive Projects) through one-to-one meetings with potential and pertinent international professionals (producers, sales agents, distributors, financiers, broadcasters and funds).

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Cross Continental Forum 2025: Decolonizing Co-Production

The Cross Continental Forum serves as a dynamic hub for global film and television co-production. Specifically designed to bridge connections between the UK, Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean, this five-day forum aims to create a collaborative environment where high-level producers, experts and professionals explore synergies, share expertise, and build partnerships that will drive innovation and growth within the film industry. The opportunity is open to documentary, feature film and TV series producers from the UK, Canada, the Caribbean and South Africa who are of Black or Global Majority descent and have successfully produced at least one full length project domestically.

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Meet, Match, Make: Speed-dating with International Producers at Cannes 2025

On Sunday 18 May the British Film Institute (BFI) are organising Meet, Match, Make during the Cannes Film Festival 2025, a speed-dating and networking event to connect UK and international producers with an interest in collaborating on feature film co-productions. Applicants must have at least one lead producer credit with international or UK distribution within the last 5 years.

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BFI International Connections Fund – Group Attendance to First Playable 2025 in Florence, Italy

In collaboration with Games London, the BFI is inviting applications from UK independent video game developers with active projects in development to take part in an in person group attendance to First Playable, 10 June and 13 June in Florence, Italy.

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CoCreate Meetings at Cannes 2025

Hosted by Ontario Creates, Telefilm Canada, the New Zealand Film Commission, Screen Australia, British Film Institute, Screen Scotland, and Screen Ireland, UK producers can apply to participate in curated business meetings to discuss projects (from the early stages of development onwards) with experienced producers from New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and Canada who are looking for co-production partners.  

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Co-production Lunch at Cannes 2025

The UK Global Screen Fund is hosting an International Co-production Lunch on Saturday 17 May 2025, during the Cannes Film Festival. UK-based production companies can apply to attend this event, the goal of which is to meet international decision makers, share potential co-production projects and develop international networks. Applicants must have at least one production credit with international or UK distribution within the last 5 years.

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BFI International Connections Fund – Group Attendance to Paris 2025

In collaboration with the French National Centre of Cinema (CNC), the BFI is inviting applications from UK feature film and TV producers with active projects in development to take part in a group attendance at the UK-France Co-production Meetings 2025 between 30 June and 1 July 2025 in person in Paris, France (the Event).

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Sustainability Workshop: Stop Motion Animation Production - BAFTA Albert

This is an interactive 90-minute session for those who work in stop motion animation production at all levels in their career. Participants will learn practical measures to reduce climate impacts tailored to the demands of working in animation. This workshop has been made possible with funding from the BFI National Lottery Sustainable Screen Fund.

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ACE Mentoring Programme EU 2025

The ACE Mentoring Programme aims to support upcoming producers in managing their careers and developing their international network, by providing them with the opportunity to learn from established mentors actively working within the European film industry. The programme dates are February – December 2025 with a total of 4 online meetings held throughout the year.

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Co-production Lunch at Berlinale 2025

The UK Global Screen Fund in partnership with the British Council are hosting an International Co-production Lunch on Saturday 15 February 2025, during the Berlinale International Film Festival. UK-based production companies can apply to attend this event, the goal of which is to meet international decision makers, share potential co-production projects and develop international networks. Applicants must have at least one production credit with international or UK distribution within the last 5 years.

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BFI International Connections Fund – Group Attendance at CPH:DOX 2025

The BFI, in collaboration with Doc Society, is inviting applications from UK immersive documentary producers and producers/creators with active projects in development to take part in a Group Attendance to CPH:DOX between 23 and 27 March 2025 in person in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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BFI International Connections Fund – Group Attendance at IFFR 2025

The BFI's International and Inclusion teams are inviting applications from disabled UK producers, writers and directors to take part in a Group Attendance to the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) between 1 and 5 February 2025. Selected delegates will receive IFFR industry accreditation, and attendance will allow them to meet potential international funders and partners, to explore co-production opportunities, and to take part in the full range of industry programme activities and networking events.

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Doha Film Institute Producers Lab

This intensive programme takes place online and focuses on the creative, artistic and strategic aspects of producing a feature-length documentary and fiction films. Through intensive training exercises, group tutorials, tailor-made one-on-one meetings and master classes led by noted industry experts, participants will gain deeper insight into various elements of film producing and come to truly understand the role of a producer.

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UK-Italy Co-production Meetings @ LFF - 2024

The Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the Ministry of Culture in Italy (DGCA-MiC), Cinecittà, the Italian Cultural Institute of London and the British Film Institute (BFI) are collaborating on a series of B2B networking meetings between Italian and UK producers during the BFI London Film Festival (in partnership with American Express) 2024. The meetings will take place on Friday 11 October 2024 at a central London location

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Producers Lunch at LFF 2024

The 68th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express and the UK Global Screen Fund are hosting a lunch for international and UK producers on Sunday 13 October. A limited number of UK producers with a strong interest in and experience of international co-production will be invited to attend. To apply for a place, please complete the short application form.

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Locarno Documentary Summer School

The DSS program offers a one-of-a-kind experience that includes five half days of engaging lectures and carefully selected films from the prestigious Semaine de la Critique and the Festival's International Competition. By participating in this program, you will have the opportunity to engage in a stimulating exchange between the academic and film communities, immersing yourself in a dynamic dialogue that spans a wide range of topics - from theoretical reflection to creative practice.

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Short Film Funding - BFI NETWORK

This fund is open to filmmaking teams with directors based in England. It supports the production costs of standalone fiction films. These can be live action, animation or immersive/VR and must be no more than 15 minutes long. The fund is intended to stimulate new ideas and stories, so it does not support adaptations of existing material, apart from of the writer’s own previous work.

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Galway Film Fleadh Marketplace

The Marketplace takes place during the Galway Film Fleadh, and co-ordinates pre-scheduled meetings between a pre-selected group of producers with feature films, documentary and animation projects in development (and/or completed films) and invited film financiers, distributors, sales agents, broadcasters, film funds and major producers.

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Tranzfuser

Tranzfuser supports UK graduates to build successful video game development studios, giving them the freedom and space to develop video game IP they want to make and see others play. Tranzfuser are looking for teams that want to commercialise their IP and establish a sustainable studio, whilst refining their professional skills and engaging in key learning around business development.

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ACE Producers

Each year, up to 20 new experienced producers are accepted into the ACE Network after completing the ACE Annual Programme of executive education. It consists of three workshops emphasising the key position and unique responsibilities of the producer throughout the whole process of making a film: development, financing, production, marketing and distribution. Experienced independent producers apply with a project in development that is suitable for co-production and aimed at the international market.

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MIT Open Documentary Lab

The MIT Open Documentary Lab’s Fellows Program hosts a limited number of distinguished artists, creative technologists, and scholars in residence or virtually who want to engage deeply with new documentary storytelling techniques and technologies in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

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EAVE Producers Workshop

EAVE is aimed at producers (fiction, documentary and TV series), who are already working in the film and television industries who wish to expand their operation internationally by increasing their knowledge of producing and co-producing in Europe and by building up a pan European professional network. Applications are also welcome from associated branches of the industry – e.g. commissioning, funding, legal and finance, festivals & markets, media administration.

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Frontières Co-production Market

Invitation provides access to all activities including: Live pitch sessions from the selected projects; Meeting and networking opportunities with project participants and a large variety of seasoned professionals from the international Genre film industry; Panels and round tables on the latest developments and trends in Genre film production, financing and distribution; A profile in the Frontières Coproduction Market booklet; Access to Fantasia Festival screenings and industry events.

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UnionDocs Summer Lab

The primary goal of both Summer Documentary Labs is to support the development of your project. We provide a framework of instruction, workshops, assignments, and deadlines; all designed to push your work forward. Group critiques with peers and one-on-one sessions with the lead instructor and mentors challenge you to clarify your interests and perspective.

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Ji-hlava Emerging Producers

Emerging Producers is an industry flagship project of the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival and the only one of its kind designed for documentary film producers in Europe. Every year we select 18 talented producers (17 European and one representing a guest country), which we provide with educational, networking and promotional support.

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IDFA Forum

IDFA Forum is one of the most influential meeting places for filmmakers, creators, producers, and industry representatives working on ground-breaking creative feature documentaries and new media projects. Created 30 years ago to bring together creative documentary makers with potential financial and sales collaborators, the IDFA Forum has grown into a world-leading space to explore coproduction, co-financing and distribution strategies.

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Torino Film Lab Extended - Film

TFL Extended - Film is addressed to teams of international audiovisual professionals, with fiction feature film projects at an early deveopment stage, who are willing to dive deep into the writing process through an intensive development workshop.

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Rotterdam Lab

Rotterdam Lab is an annual training workshop for international film producers. Taking place during IFFR, the Lab hosts more than 70 producers nominated by partners from across the world. The aim is to offer emerging professionals the means to build and develop their network, providing confidence and skills to navigate the world of international film financing, sales and distribution.

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Dok Leipzig Co-production Market

The DOK Co-Pro Market features 35 international documentary and animated documentary projects in development and matches project holders with new partners for co-production, financing and distribution. Over two days, DOK Industry organizes 850+ curated one-on-one meetings and plenty of informal networking opportunities in a friendly and welcoming setting.

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