BFI Filmmaking Fund — Discovery Feature Funding
Key questions
How much does BFI Filmmaking Fund — Discovery Feature Funding pay?
BFI Filmmaking Fund — Discovery Feature Funding offers up to £1M per project as a grant. Minimum qualifying spend is £1M. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for BFI Filmmaking Fund — Discovery Feature Funding?
BFI Filmmaking Fund — Discovery Feature Funding is open to feature films. Eligible structures include official co-productions. For producers with debut directors and production budgets between £1,000,000 and £3,500,000.
When is the next BFI Filmmaking Fund — Discovery Feature Funding deadline?
The next BFI Filmmaking Fund — Discovery Feature Funding deadline is 12 Nov 2026 (application deadline). The fund runs 4 sessions a year.
How do you apply for BFI Filmmaking Fund — Discovery Feature Funding?
Applications for BFI Filmmaking Fund — Discovery Feature Funding go to BFI (National Lottery) through its online application portal. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Overview
BFI Discovery and Impact feature funding awards money from the National Lottery to support original live action and animation feature filmmaking.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
For producers with debut directors and production budgets between £1,000,000 and £3,500,000. Must apply at least 20 weeks before proposed first day of principal photography.