GRANT

BFI NETWORK England Early Development Fund

BFI (National Lottery)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 ยท 14 days ago
ยฃ3Kโ€“ยฃ5K
Cap per project
ยฃ5K
Sessions/year
1
Reliability
Fair
Bankability
Not bankable

Territorial spend requirement

Must be capable of qualifying for certification as a British film, either through the applicable cultural test, or as an official co-production

Overview

The BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund supports the early stages of development for debut long-form projects.

Eligible formats

feature filmanimation

Eligibility

Writers based in England who have not yet written a feature film or immersive work that has been produced and received a distribution deal in the UK. Can apply with or without a producer.

Upcoming deadlines

18 Nov 2026Application deadline
Source: BFI (National Lottery) ยท verified 5 Apr 2026