Film Exhibition Fund 2026/27: Now open

Apply for support for your next screening project.

The Film Exhibition Fund 2026/27 is now open! Film Hub Scotland members can apply to support screening projects (including film seasons, festivals, touring programmes and co-curated events) that show films to audiences. Each project must meet at least one of the BFI Priority Outcomes to be considered, and must take place from May 2026 onwards.

Crucially, we are excited by projects that: prioritise accessibility measures; offer new and diverse programmes; bring screenings to an area typically with little provision; work with, or attract, young people (under 25); and engage with heritage collections and archive material.

Key info

• Fund opens: 23 February 2026
• First assessment deadline: 30 March 2026
• Second assessment deadline: 4 August 2026
• Accepting proposals between £2,000 – £10,000

Visit the Film Exhibition Fund webpage for all key documents and information.

Recommended steps

Before you begin, please check you are a member of Film Hub Scotland. It’s free to join!

• Book a Funding Surgery or email us to discuss your proposal
• Read the Budget Guidance document
• Read the Film Exhibition Fund Guidelines
• Complete the Budget Template and Marketing Plan
• Submit your proposal

We expect this Fund to be oversubscribed, so early application is advised.