British Film Institute · Grant
BFI NETWORK
Support for emerging UK filmmakers on early short or low-budget feature work.
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About this scheme
BFI NETWORK is aimed at new talent across the UK, including Wales.
Supports development and production for shorts and debut features. Welsh-based applicants compete within the UK pool.
Eligibility
- Stages
- Development, Production
- Formats
- Short, Feature
- Experience
- Emerging
Deadlines
- Wales hub — short film Opens 1 Aug 2026 Closes 19 Sep 2026 Hub deadlines vary — confirm on BFI NETWORK Wales
- Wales hub — debut feature dev Opens 1 Oct 2026 Closes 14 Nov 2026 Hub deadlines vary — confirm on BFI NETWORK Wales