Public Funding
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This section deals with national and local Government funding for the arts in the UK, as well as the distribution of Lottery money.
- Regional Screen Agencies
Access a list of regional screen agencies across the UK – organisations which nurture and develop talent, create jobs, provide business support, give grants, preserve archives, exhibit films and promote screen culture.
- Lottery Funding
Find out more about the core agencies that disseminate funds generated via the National Lottery.
- Local Authorities
Local councils are also known to support arts ventures in the immediate area. Many often contain film offices which support film-making within the region. Funding opportunities are usually limited to grassroots short film-making initiatives. However, it is worth checking the website of the local council in which you live or work to see what might be available.
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Broadcasters
National broadcasters often have a remit to invest in feature films as well as other programming. Find out more about the main resources available throughout the UK.
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Microwave
Microwave is Film London’s ground-breaking micro-budget funding scheme to commission debut feature film-makers in the capital.
