Funding & Support

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We support and invest in cinema exhibition in Scotland. If you’re showing films to audiences, or want to develop your team’s skills and expertise, we can help.

As a Film Hub Scotland member, you can access funding opportunities, support and guidance for your organisation. Membership is free and offers many benefits. To become a member, visit our Membership page.

Browse our current opportunities for funding and support:

Film Exhibition Fund

Grants between £1,000 - £10,000 to support your next audience-facing screening project.

Bursaries

Support to develop your organisation. Apply for funding to cover training, travel or fees.

Pitch Pots

Grants of up to £1000 to support your next screening project.

Adventures in Cinema

Help young audiences experience the fun of cinema and enjoy a wider range of screen culture.

Our Projects

Our targeted projects address specific areas of need amongst Scotland's exhibitors.

TOO MUCH: Melodrama on Film

Apply for support to take part in this exciting new UK-wide season.

Support for your application

We endeavour to support you to complete your application. If there is anything we can do to meet your needs during this process, please get in touch.

Access support for applicants is available. This is provided by TAPE Community Music & Film, an award-winning community arts charity based in North Wales. To access support from TAPE, please complete TAPE’s contact form.

We have compiled a Budget Guidance document (with examples) to help you complete your Budget Template.

Book a funding surgery

We are available to discuss your project ideas, or advise which fund is right for you.

Please book a Funding Surgery via our Booking Page below.

Latest

Latest

Event

BFI FAN Webinar: Relaxed Screenings (Neurodiverse Audiences)

  • Date

    21st October 2025

  • Time

    12:00

Advice and support on creating relaxed screenings for neurodiverse audiences, with Charlie Little and Georgia Kumari Bradburn.

Event

Members’ Coffee Morning: Programming

  • Date

    9th October 2025

  • Time

    10:00

Chris Kumar (Glasgow Film Festival), Nicola Scott (GFT) and Rosie Beattie (INDY) share their festival favourites and must-see upcoming films

Member News

Scotland’s events: Melodrama on Film

This Autumn/Winter, catch bold programmes and tear-jerking titles at venues across Scotland.

Sector News

BFI FAN: Accessible Cinema Bulletin Autumn 2025

The latest accessible film events and news from BFI FAN's EDI Champion, Charlie Little.