UK grant · British Film Institute
UK Global Screen Fund: International Co-production
Up to £300,000 Closes 1 April 2029
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | British Film Institute |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | Up to £300,000 |
| Total funding available | £1,000,000 |
| Opens | 1 April 2023 |
| Closes | 1 April 2029 (873 days left) |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Public sector and councils, Charities and non-profits |
| Applicant types listed | Public Sector; Non-profit; Private Sector |
| Nation or region | National |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
Support from UKGSF International Co-production will be in the form of non-recoupable grants for projects that:
- have strong export potential and international audience reach
- are able to demonstrate the potential to generate revenues for the UK producer
- have at least 60% of the overall finance secured, or 80% in the case of Fast Track applications (not including the amount applied for and UK tax relief)
- have secured at least one other source of UK funding (not including the amount applied for and UK tax relief)
Eligibility
UK Global Screen Fund: International Co-production strand | BFI
Independent UK producers with demonstrable production experience can apply for grants of up to £300,000 towards:
- feature film international co-productions, including animation and documentary, in any genre and in any language, where the UK producer is a “minority” co-producing partner. This means that the contribution of at least one of the other co-producing partners is greater than the overall contribution of the UK producer applying
- television international co-productions in animation or documentary only, in any language, where at least two (for “minority” UK co-productions) or three (for “majority” UK co-productions) broadcasters are contributing to the finance plan
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