Film Exhibition Fund 2024 Now Open
-
Date
13th February 2024
Applications are now open for the BFI FAN Film Exhibition Fund, which supports Film Hub Scotland members to reach new and diverse audiences and offer the best independent film and broader screen experiences to their local communities.
As part of the BFI Film Audience Network, Film Hub Scotland has been awarded funding from Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery to reach a broad range of audiences with independent UK and international film.
What is the Film Exhibition Fund?
The Film Exhibition Fund aims to help audiences across Scotland access and enjoy a diverse range of films, regardless of geography or circumstance.
Members can apply for between £2,000-£10,000 to support audience-facing screening projects.
The fund will support exhibitors to deliver audience development activity in line with one or more of the BFI and FAN priority outcomes:
- 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
All proposals must also be able to set out how they will address the BFI Diversity Standards.
Who can apply to the Film Exhibition Fund?
Support is open to Film Hub Scotland members. This includes full-time cinema venues, mixed arts centres, community cinemas and film societies, film festivals and touring programmes.
Overall, priority will be given to those Hub members with a demonstrable track record of work that meets FAN’s objectives.
To become a Film Hub Scotland member, please visit our Membership page.
Activity Timeframe
The fund will support activity taking place from May 2024 – March 2026 and we are now seeking suitable proposals from Hub members during the period May 2024 – March 2025.
Multi-year projects into 2026 may be considered, subject to organisational capability and demonstrable need. Applications for multi-year projects must closely fit the criteria and have a strategic plan in place. If you think this applies to your project, please get in touch.
- Fund opens for proposals: 12 February 2024
- First deadline: 8 April 2024
- Second deadline:6 August 2024
If you anticipate delivering activity in April or May 2024, please speak to the Hub team.
Early submission is recommended.
How do I apply?
For guidelines and more information, please visit the Film Exhibition Fund page.
If you have any questions about funding and support, please contact the Film Hub Scotland team.
If you have access requirements that mean you need assistance when applying for funds, you may be able to request financial support through the BFI Access Support Scheme.