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BFI NETWORK England Short Film Funding
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At a glance
About 8 years
Scheme launched 2018 · as of 2026
Source · observed 2026-10-25
United Kingdom (England)
Programme base, not applicant eligibility
Source · observed 2026-10-25
Short fiction film production
Check each call for its requirements
Source · observed 2026-10-25
Years running estimates elapsed calendar years since the sourced start year; it is not a count of editions held.
Submissions · current & upcoming
Next opening not confirmed
The most recent confirmed submission deadline shown here has passed. We don’t have a confirmed date for the next opening. Check the official submission page for the latest availability.
Most recent published submission deadline
2026 application deadline · 18 Mar 2026 · time not specified
BFI — NETWORK England short film funding (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Availability can differ by category. Always confirm the current rules and fees with the organizer.
About BFI NETWORK England Short Film Funding
National Lottery production support for early-career fiction shorts, animation and immersive projects, with an England-based director and a lead producer. Check the individual round for terms.
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2027 prospective funding round
Season: Opening announced as spring 2027; exact dates and terms unconfirmed
Spring 2027 round — exact opening not confirmed
Application details (opens in a new tab)Deadlines & milestones
Expected opening — exact date unconfirmed
Date not confirmed
Source wording: The next round of applications is scheduled for spring 2027.
BFI — NETWORK England short film funding (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Submission fees
2027 application fee not confirmedFee not confirmed
BFI — NETWORK England short film funding (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
2026 funding round
Season: Closed round; production period 1 November 2026–31 October 2027
2026 short film production funding — closed
Application details (opens in a new tab)Deadlines & milestones
2026 application deadline
18 Mar 2026 · time not specified
Source wording: 11am on Wednesday, 18 March 2026; source does not state a time zone
BFI — NETWORK England short film funding (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Application progression decision
30 Jun 2026 · time not specified
Source wording: Tuesday 30 June 2026
BFI — NETWORK England short film funding (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Submission fees
Application fee not confirmedFee not confirmed
BFI — NETWORK England short film funding (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24