Sheffield DocFest 2026 'More Than Just Watching Films' Bursary Blog
Gaurav Raturi, founder of Handshake Media reflects on four days at Sheffield DocFest 2026
The One Where Flatpack Turns 20! Bursary Blog
Daniel Kearns founder and CEO of Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema reflects on celebrating two decades of cinematic magic at the 20th Flatpack Festival and its legacy…
Meet the speakers making Film Camp 2026
Check out the incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and inspiring speakers we have lined up for Film Camp this year all primed to part their wisdom through…
Film Exhibition Fund - Now Closed
The Film Exhibition Fund aims to support the independent film exhibition sector by developing cultural organisations across the Midlands.
BFI Announces First Details of Increased £33.5m Investment in Audience Development
BFI Announces First Details of Increased £33.5m Investment in Audience Development.
Northampton Film Festival: Still Making a Scene and Inviting everyone to Join In
With support from our Film Exhibition Fund, Northampton Film Festival prepares to roll out the red carpet for it's 5th Birthday! Returning from 28 February…
BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund returns
Our annual funding opportunities for short films is now open. Deadline: 18th March 2026, 11am.
Meet the Immersive Storytelling Lab Cohort 2026
Introducing the ten Midlands filmmakers selected to be part of our immersive storytelling lab
ICO Autumn Screening Days Bursary Blog
Gill Lindley from Stoke-on-Trent Film Theatre reflects on an inspiring visit to ICO Autumn Screening Days a visit made possible with the support of Film…
ICO Developing Your Sponsorship Strategy Course Bursary Blog
Jay Martin Festival Director of Mansfield Town Film Festival reflects on an inspiring visit to BFI Fitzrovia as part of ICO Developing Your Sponsorship Strategy…