BFI National Lottery Development Funding
Key questions
How much does BFI National Lottery Development Funding pay?
BFI National Lottery Development Funding offers up to £60K per project as a grant. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for BFI National Lottery Development Funding?
BFI National Lottery Development Funding is open to feature films. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. Producers must apply via limited company registered at Companies House.
When is the next BFI National Lottery Development Funding deadline?
The next BFI National Lottery Development Funding deadline is 1 Apr 2027 (application deadline). The fund runs 2 sessions a year.
How do you apply for BFI National Lottery Development Funding?
Applications for BFI National Lottery Development Funding go to BFI (National Lottery) through its online application portal. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Overview
BFI Development Funding awards money from the National Lottery to support formal development of original live action and animation feature filmmaking from treatments to production-ready screenplays.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Producers must apply via limited company registered at Companies House. Full eligibility criteria contained in funding guidelines.