How does a British film get funded?

The BFI is the lead agency for film in the UK. The BFI Film Fund has a number of funding strands, investing over £26m of Lottery funds per year to support film development, production (incl. majority and minority co-productions) in the UK. BBC Films can not accept unsolicited material.

How are films financed UK?

The UK government offers a tax credit to films deemed to be ‘UK qualifying’. Tax credits are a generous and valuable source of finance for the UK film industry, but they can only be claimed after the film has been completed.

How do I get funding for my film?

How To Get Your Independent Film Financed

Crowdfunding. Crowdfunding can be a viable way to achieve funding for your production.
Grants & Fellowships. Film grants are another great way to fund your film.
Private Investors.
Distribution Agreements.

How do short films get funded UK?

Below are some organizations and production companies who are ready to help you come up with enough dough to get your project off the ground.

Bankside Films.
Bertha BRITDOC Connect Fund.
Collabor8te.
Creative England.
Microwave.
Into Film.
The British Film Institute.
The Hubert Bals Fund.

What does raising films do for the industry?

Raising Films calls on the film and TV industries to serve its parent and carer members better, to increase their number, and to aspire to the best possible practice, to make it possible for all voices to be heard.

How is the financing of an independent film?

But for the uninitiated, the world of independent film finance can seem complicated. This is because independent producers often raise money from various different sources, and the composition of a film’s financing can be structured in many different ways.

How does the BFI fund film in the UK?

Please visit websites via the links below for more information. The BFI is the lead agency for film in the UK. The BFI Film Fund has a number of funding strands, investing over £26m of Lottery funds per year to support film development, production (incl. majority and minority co-productions) in the UK.

Where can I get finance for my film?

In the UK, producers can raise finance from organisations like the British Film Institute and the BBC. This is sometimes referred to as ‘soft money’, because the organisations are not necessarily expecting a significant financial return.