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.
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, 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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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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Training course designed for international teams of writers and producers willing to develop original and commercially viable TV series projects, and for TV and film professionals interested in being trained as story editors.
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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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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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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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Slate development funding is available to companies for 2 or more projects, which can be feature film, television (all genres and including pilots) and interactive content. The fund specifically excludes development support for local television output.
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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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Northern Ireland Screen supports the development of feature film and television drama scripts for individuals and companies. Please note funding for short film development is unavailable.
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Project development funding is available to companies for feature film, television (all genres and including pilots) and interactive content. The fund specifically excludes development support for local television output.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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£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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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10 drama series projects looking for international co-production and financing partners will be presented at the 11th Co-Pro Series Pitch and Networking event on February 18/19, 2025 (tbc), curated and held by the Berlinale Co-Production Market.
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The French National Centre of Cinema (CNC), the Institut Français in the United Kingdom, Unifrance, Animation UK and the British Film Institute (BFI) are once again collaborating on a series of B2B networking meetings between French and UK producers during the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) 2024. There will be a spotlight on animation for this year's delegation, with a selection of the French producers being from the animation sector. The meetings will take place on Saturday 12 October 2024 in London.
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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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A new limited bursary offer specifically designed to support UK Black and Global Majority filmmakers, particularly those who have not had previous travel support from British Council, to attend Berlinale Talents.
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Berlinale Talents is the talent development programme of the Berlin International Film Festival, with project development labs taking place digitally in late January and an onsite summit with panels, discussions and networking opportunities during the Berlinale each February. Berlinale Talents is aimed at filmmakers, series and XR content creators with with an existing track record of work.
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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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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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