Alongside our on-going rolling opportunities (ranging from funding for travel to opportunities to promote UK talent, films and events), here are new opportunities, some with imminent deadlines which may be of interest.
UK Germany NXT:Now Grants available now
Up to £20,000 available to support ambitious artistic collaborations between cultural organisations in the UK and Germany that particularly explore the challenges shaping the lives of young people aged 18–30 today.
Alongside Dance, Music, Theatre, Performance, Poetry and Fashion projects, we're looking for film, immersive and games organisations to get involved.
Find out more and join one of our information sessions on 2nd and 30th November here:
Apply for International Film Festival Rotterdam Lab 2027
We are offering two emerging producers the chance to take part in Rotterdam Lab at International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2027.
As the film and television market gets ever more global, the Rotterdam Lab, organised as part of IFFR Pro, is an invaluable opportunity to be part of a five-day training workshop that offers emerging international professionals the means to build and develop their networks and learn about new developments in the industry.
Interested in finding out more about international opportunities supported through our travel grant fund? Find the team at the following events...
Tuesday 13 October 2026, 11:20-13:30, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
During BFI London Film Festival, we will be joining Doc Society and other documentary industry representatives for a free open-access roundtable during the BFI London Film Festival. Find out more and register for a place.
Wednesday 14 October 2026, 14:00-15:15 Online
We will be joining the BFI International team for their next Town Hall Meeting - an open industry forum offering an update on the BFI’s international activity and funding opportunities, including the BFI International Connections Fund, UK Focus Fund and the British Council’s Film Travel Grant Fund. Find out more and register here.
At this year's Leeds International Film Festival, British Council will be joining the Film Hub North team for a free showcase of their BFI NETWORK funded shorts, followed by a filmmaker mixer - a chance to expand your network and find out more about our Travel Grants Fund.Find out more and register here