The British Film Institute is passionate about film and uses National Lottery funding for film development and production and to inspire people to watch, make and learn about film. Their aim is to maximise the achievements of British film at home and abroad – from international strategy and industry diversity to certification and tax relief. BFI offers Production and development funding as well as Distribution and exhibition funding. Categories include young audiences, documentary, animation, production, development, distribution and more.
The five core priorities in terms of what is funded include:
More Info: https://www.bfi.org.uk/supporting-uk-film
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Film grants are competitive and usually cover only part of a budget. Most independent films are financed with a mix of grants, tax incentives, soft money and private investors, and investors expect a professional business plan before they write a check.
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