We're excited to announce that our Film Exhibition Fund is open and available for Film Hub Members to apply.

We want to create opportunities for audiences across the Midlands to engage with the widest range of film in as many places as possible.

The Film Exhibition Fund supports BFI FAN members to engage a broad and diverse audience with cultural film. The Film Exhibition Fund is intended to support Film Hub Midlands Members to reach new and diverse audiences for British, independent and international films and broader screen experiences in their local communities in line with one or more of the BFI and FAN priority outcomes.

Not yet a Film Hub Member? Look here to find out how to join.

Key information at a glance:

  • Total amount in the fund for this round: Up to £50,000
  • You can apply for: £2,001 to £10,000 per proposal
  • Open for proposals: Monday 23 February 2026
  • Deadline for proposals: Friday 20 March 2026, 5pm
  • Confirmation of awards: Week beginning 13 April 2026
  • Activity window: From April 2026 to March 2027

Film Exhibition Fund Proposal Form 

Read the guidelines

Read the budget guidance

The Film Hub team are available for one-to-one general support and advice with your application. Get in touch -  hello@filmhubmidlands.org