Funding opportunities
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Whether you’re a large film festival or a small community cinema, we have a range of funds to suit your next screening project.
As part of the BFI Film Audience Network, we award funding on behalf of the BFI National Lottery and Screen Scotland. These funds support FHS members to deliver accessible, inclusive film events to audiences across Scotland.
We support projects including film festivals, touring programmes, community cinema seasons and accessibility initiatives. To access support, you must be a member of Film Hub Scotland.
Film Exhibition Fund
Grants between £2,000 - £10,000 to support your next audience-facing screening project.
Bursaries
Support to develop your organisation. Apply for funding to cover training, travel or fees.
Pitch Pots
Grants of up to £1000 to support your next screening project.
Adventures in Cinema
Help young audiences experience the fun of cinema and enjoy a wider range of screen culture.
Rip It Up: A UK-wide season
Celebrate youth culture on screen with this May - October.
Support for your application
We endeavour to support you to complete your application. If there is anything we can do to meet your needs during this process, please get in touch.
If you require assistance to complete your application, the BFI provides an Access Support Fund. You can apply for support before, during and after your application.
We have compiled a Budget Guidance document (with examples) to help you complete your Budget Template.
Read the Budget Guidance
Book a funding surgery
We are available to discuss your project ideas, or advise which fund is right for you. Please book a Funding Surgery via our Booking Page below. Please note:
- You must be a Film Hub Scotland member to book a Funding Surgery
- We do not accept proposals for capital projects or filmmaking costs
Latest
Latest
BFI FAN EDI Webinar: How to build community partnerships
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Date
11th June 2026
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Time
14:30
Learn from three film exhibitors who co-curated accessible screenings with their local community.
Film Exhibition Fund: Round One Recipients
Twenty FHS members receive support in the first round of our Film Exhibition Fund.
New Resources: Now Showing Guide & Technical Toolkit
We have developed two brand-new resources to help you to bring your screenings to life.
Members’ Coffee Morning: May
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Date
14th May 2026
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Time
10:00
Join the next online meet-up for our Scotland-wide membership.