UK grant funding

British Film Institute (BFI) for DCMS (UK Global Screen Fund)

UK Global Screen Fund: International Distribution Festival Launch Support

Amount

Up to £15,000 per film (no more than 50% of festival launch costs)

Deadline

Ongoing

Industry

Creative & Media

Location

National

About this grant

Non-recoupable grants to help UK films launch at major international festivals, covering enhanced publicity and marketing plus the technical and logistical costs of a high-profile festival premiere. Applications are accepted all year but must be submitted at least four weeks (excluding public holidays) before the festival starts. Upcoming deadlines include Sundance (21 December 2026), International Film Festival Rotterdam (30 December 2026) and Berlin (13 January 2027).

Eligibility Criteria

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