We're excited to announce that our Film Exhibition Fund and Pitch Pots 2024 are now 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. We would love to see fresh new ideas, in areas with little to no film exhibition activity and encourage new members to apply.
The Film Exhibition Fund and Pitch Pots aim to champion the independent film exhibition sector and support the development of cultural organisations across the Midlands.
As part of Film Audience Network, Film Hub Midlands has been awarded funding from the BFI National Lottery. This funding will be used to share with exhibitors with the intention to reach a broad range of audiences with opportunities to experience independent UK and international film titles and to deliver against the set priorities within the BFI's Screen Culture 2033 strategy.
Not yet a Film Hub Member? Look here to find out how to join
Key information at a glance:
View the individual Film Exhibition Fund and Pitch Pots dedicated pages for more information.
Film Exhibition Fund
Financial support: up to £10,000
Timeline
First Round:
Applications open: Monday 12 February 2024
Deadline for proposals: Friday 8 March 2024
Financial support confirmed from: April 2024
Activity window: from May 2024
Second Round:
Applications open: July 2024
Activity window: From October 2024
Pitch Pots
Activity window: From April 2024 - 31 March 2025
Pitch Pots are available on a rolling deadline until depleted
The Film Hub team are available for one-to-one general support and advice with your application. Get in touch - hello@filmhubmidlands.org
How To Apply
Take a look through the guidelines and budget templates provided below before filling out the individual funding forms and look back at previous examples of film exhibition we have funded for inspiration.
Film Exhibition Fund
Film Exhibition Fund Proposal Form
Find out more about previous projects supported through the Film Exhibition Fund
Pitch Pots
Read more about supported Pitch Pots