Film Exhibition Fund
Support available
- £2,000 - £10,000
Fund opens
- 3 February 2025
Deadlines
- 1st deadline: 28 March 2025
- 2nd deadline: Friday 16 May 2025
The BFI FAN Film Exhibition Fund supports Film Hub Scotland members to reach new and diverse audiences.
As part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), we award funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery to support audience-facing screening activity that helps audiences across Scotland access and enjoy a broad range of films, regardless of geography or circumstance.
Film Hub Scotland Members can apply for £2,000 – £10,000 to support audience-facing screening projects that meet BFI FAN’s priority outcomes. Support can cover programming, marketing, audience development, accessibility and associated screening costs.
The fund will support activity taking place from May 2025 – January 2026.
Priority Areas
Your application to the Film Exhibition Fund should outline how your project will address one or more of the priority areas outlined in BFI’s Screen Culture 2033 strategy.
- Engaging with children and young people
- Accessing a wider choice of film
- Tackling social, economic and geographic barriers
- Engaging with heritage collections that reflect the diversity of the UK
Support to complete your application
The Film Hub Scotland team is available to discuss your application and potential proposals. Please book a 1-to-1 Funding Surgery with a member of the team via our Booking page.
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 Budget Guidance (with examples) to help you complete your proposal’s Budget Template.
How to apply
→ Read the Film Exhibition Fund Guidelines
→ Read the Assessment Criteria
→ Read the Budget Guidance
→ Complete the Film Exhibition Fund Proposal Form
Pitch Pots
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Bursaries
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