Film Exhibition Fund
Support available
- £2,000 - £10,000
Fund opens
- 23 February 2026
Deadlines
- 1st deadline: 30 March 2026
- 2nd deadline: 4 August 2026
The BFI FAN Film Exhibition Fund supports Film Hub Scotland members to reach new and diverse audiences.
As part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), we award funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery to support audience-facing screening activity that helps audiences across Scotland access and enjoy a broad range of films, regardless of geography or circumstance.
Film Hub Scotland Members can apply for £2,000 – £10,000 to support audience-facing screening projects that meet BFI FAN’s priority outcomes. Support can cover programming, marketing, audience development, accessibility and other screening costs.
Read the GuidelinesPriority Areas
Your application to the Film Exhibition Fund should outline how your project will address one or more of the priority areas outlined in BFI’s Screen Culture 2033 strategy:
- Engaging with children and young people
- Accessing a wider choice of film
- Tackling social, economic and geographic barriers
- Engaging with heritage collections that reflect the diversity of the UK
Support to complete your application
The Film Hub Scotland team is available to discuss your application and potential proposals. Please book a 1-to-1 Funding Surgery with a member of the team via our Booking page.
If you require assistance to complete your application, the BFI provides an Access Support Fund. You can apply for support before, during and after your application.
Book a Funding Surgery
Before you apply
Answer ‘yes’ to these questions? You’re ready to begin your proposal!
- Are you a member of Film Hub Scotland?
- Are you applying to support a screening project for audiences (not for film production/capital costs)?
- Have you read the Budget Guidance?
- Have you read the Fund Guidelines?
How to apply
- Read the Film Exhibition Fund Guidelines (also available as a Word Doc)
- Complete your Budget Template and Marketing Plan
- Fill out the Proposal Form (also available as a PDF and Word Doc)
Pitch Pots
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Bursaries
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