Toronto 2024
ScreenUK Industry will be at TIFF next month celebrating UK films and co-productions in official selection, showcasing our incredible talent and services, and helping international professionals connect with the UK screen sector.
XR & Immersive
This page provides a snapshot of the UK's XR and immersive sector. Browse below for an overview of funding opportunities, international festivals and events, useful links and information on working with the UK, the latest news and videos and podcasts.
Festivals & Events
View allWe showcase UK creative excellence to the world and encourage international engagement and collaboration with UK talent and businesses at various international industry events.
Sheffield DocFest 2024
Check back for updates on our activity the international film and arts festival and marketplace, taking place in Yorkshire from 12 - 14 June.
Cannes 2024
Screen UK Industry will be at the UK Pavilion in Cannes this month to celebrate UK films and co-productions in official selection, showcase our incredible talent and services, and help international professionals connect with the UK screen...
Working with the UK
Resources to help you navigate the UK’s XR and immersive sectors, whether you are working with it, or within it.
More infoFunding & Support
View allThe UK offers a variety funding options for XR and immersive projects from a number of different funders.
UK Focus – BFI National Lottery International Fund
Supporting UK-focused activities at international events, including festivals, markets, forums and other platforms.
Canada/Northern Ireland Co-development Incentive - Northern Ireland Screen
A joint funding incentive for the development of screen-based projects between Canadian and Northern Ireland producers.
Lab / Co-Pro Forum Travel Grant – British Council
Grants to help filmmakers attend international labs to develop their projects and careers, and producers to attend co-production forums.
The Jarman Award – Film London
Recognises and supports artists and celebrates the spirit of experimentation, imagination and innovation in the work of artist filmmakers in the UK.
Short / Feature / XR Festival Travel Grant - British Council
Grants to help short and feature filmmakers, and XR creatives, travel to international events where their work is being screened.
Yorkshire Content Fund – Screen Yorkshire
A public-private investment fund for the TV, film, video games and digital sectors in Yorkshire and Humber, open to producers either based in Yorkshire or wishing to film or establish a base in the region.
Current Opportunities
From UK fund openings and calls for delegations, to international training labs and co-production markets, we bring you the latest opportunities and deadlines to be aware of.
More infoVideos & Podcasts
View allCouldn’t be there in person? Catch-up on our industry panels, talent talks and podcasts.
Talent Talk: Maya: The Birth of a Superhero and Evolver
A deep dive into two immersive works, both featuring in Cannes Immersive Competition. Artists Poulomi Basu and CJ Clarke bring us behind the scenes of Maya: The Birth of a Superhero, an immersive story following an ordinary girl as she...
Storytelling across media: film, TV, interactive formats and games
Meet our panel of creatives, working across film, television and games, and discover how they are playing with different media, experimenting new ways of telling stories.
