GRANT
BFI NETWORK England Early Development Fund
BFI (National Lottery)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 150 days ago
£3K–£5K
Cap per project
£5K
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) · verified 5 Apr 2026