We aim to be the key destination on the web for inspiring, sharing and focussing on micro-budget film-making.

The Microwave scheme from Film London and the BBC challenges film-makers to shoot a feature film for no more than £100,000 with cash and in-kind support. It is open to film-makers working in documentary, fiction, animation and to artists working with the moving image.

The Microwave ethos is about:

• Championing unique and visionary talent to get out there and make films.

• Challenging and supporting film-makers moving from shorts to features.

• Offering advice and sharing industry knowledge with micro-budget film-makers.

• Encouraging debate and raising the profile of micro-budget film-makers across the UK and internationally.

What Microwave offers?

Microwave provides majority financing for selected films. Successful teams are mentored by leading industry figures including Rachel Wexler, Asif Kapadia, Peter Ettedgui and Kate Leys.

The Microwave ‘training-through-production’ team are made up of:

• Maggie Ellis, Head of Production for Film London.

• Mia Bays, Microwave Creative Executive.

• Preethi Mavahalli, Microwave Production Assistant.

• Mike Kelly, Consultant, Physical Production and Business Affairs.

• Kevin Dolan, Skills Projects Manager.

• Tessa Inkelaar, Skills Assistant.

Discover who the Microwave Partners are.

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