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BFI National Lottery Impact Feature Funding

Quick Facts

Agency: British Film Institute (BFI)
Funding: Awards generally range from £500,000 to £850,000 (maximum £1,250,000)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Experienced directors with production budgets of £1,000,000 to £15,000,000 and debut feature directors with production budgets of £3,500,000 to £15,000,000.

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BFI National Lottery Impact Feature Funding is sponsored by British Film Institute (BFI). Invests National Lottery funding in a diverse range of work with creative merit and ambition, particularly supporting features from experienced directors with production budgets of £1,000,000 to £15,000,000 and debut feature directors with production budgets of £3,500,000 to £15…

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Funding to create films, TV or new formats | BFI Create films, TV or new formats of storytelling The BFI provides funding for film and TV development and production, which includes international co-productions and completion funding.

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BFI National Lottery funding for immersive, screen-based projects Support for immersive works across fiction and non-fiction, as well as large-scale projects intended for UK-wide exhibition – championing innovative approaches to interactive storytelling. Find out how a share of income from productions supported by the BFI Film Fund can be put aside and used for future projects or staff training.

Our core priorities and funding outcomes We have six core priorities we use to assess applications to the Film Fund. Sources of funding for UK filmmakers Public film funding – there are a number of sources for project development and production support in the UK which can often be combined.

International co-productions The BFI can award National Lottery funding to support original live action or animation filmmaking to majority and minority UK co-productions. The authority on environmental sustainability for film and TV. BFI National Lottery Sustainable Screen Supporting National Lottery awardees and industry to be more sustainable.

Guidance on engaging industry placements, interns, trainees and work shadowing on BFI-funded projects

Eligibility Requirements

Experienced directors with production budgets of £1,000,000 to £15,000,000 and debut feature directors with production budgets of £3,500,000 to £15,000,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for BFI National Lottery Impact Feature Funding?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Experienced directors with production budgets of £1,000,000 to £15,000,000 and debut feature directors with production budgets of £3,500,000 to £15,000,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does BFI National Lottery Impact Feature Funding offer?

The current listing shows awards generally range from £500,000 to £850,000 (maximum £1,250,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds BFI National Lottery Impact Feature Funding?

BFI National Lottery Impact Feature Funding is funded by British Film Institute (BFI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for BFI National Lottery Impact Feature Funding?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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