Funding opportunities

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We support cinema exhibition in Scotland. If you’re showing films to audiences, or want to develop your team’s skills and expertise, we can help.

As part of the BFI Film Audience Network, we award funding on behalf of the BFI National Lottery and Screen Scotland to projects that deliver diverse, accessible film screenings and events to audiences across Scotland.

Whether you’re a large film festival or a small community cinema, our funds range in size to suit your next screening project.

Please note:
  • To access funding & support, you must be a member of Film Hub Scotland
  • Our funds support film exhibition – we do not accept applications for capital or filmmaking costs

Film Exhibition Fund

Grants between £1,000 - £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.

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.

Access support for applicants is available. This is provided by TAPE Community Music & Film, an award-winning community arts charity based in North Wales. To access support from TAPE, please complete TAPE’s contact form.

We have compiled a Budget Guidance document (with examples) to help you complete your Budget Template.

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:

  • To access funding & support, you must be a member of Film Hub Scotland
  • We support film exhibition (cinemas, film festivals & community cinemas) – we do not accept proposals for capital or filmmaking costs

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