Funding & Support

We support 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 part of the BFI Film Audience Network, we award funding on behalf of the BFI National Lottery and Screen Scotland to projects that deliver diverse, accessible film screenings and events to audiences across Scotland.

Whether you’re a large film festival or a small community cinema, our funds range in size to suit your next screening project.

Please note:
  • To access funding & support, you must be a member of Film Hub Scotland
  • Our funds support film exhibition – we do not accept applications for capital or filmmaking costs

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.

Marketing Support

Explore the marketing resources and support available for members.

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.

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Opportunities

Autumn Screening Days: Our top programming picks

The FHS team pick our top titles from ICO's Autumn Screening Days 2025.

Event

Members’ Coffee* Evening: A Toast to the Year

  • Date

    17th December 2025

  • Time

    16:00

Join our final members' meet-up of the year!

Projects

BFI FAN: Accessible Cinema Bulletin | Winter 2025

The latest access and inclusion news for UK-wide Film Hub members. 

Event

Members’ Coffee Morning: Meet the New Producers ✨

  • Date

    27th November 2025

  • Time

    10:00

Join our next online members' meet-up to hear from our New Producers!