Toronto 2025
ScreenUK Industry will be at TIFF this week celebrating UK films and co-productions in official selection, showcasing our incredible talent and services, and helping international professionals connect with the UK screen sector.
Documentary
This page provides a snapshot of the UK's documentary sector. Browse below for an overview of funding opportunities, international festivals and events, useful links and information on working with the UK, the latest news and videos and podcasts.
Festivals & Events
View allWe showcase UK creative excellence to the world and encourage international engagement and collaboration with UK talent and businesses at various international industry events.
Venice 2025
As part of the 2025 Venice Film Festival, the UK has been selected as a country of focus at the annual Venice Production Bridge. ScreenUK Industry will be in Venice this month to showcase UK immersive projects and businesses, celebrate UK f…
TIFF 2025: UK films and co-productions in selection
The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival have announced an incredible 40 UK films and co-productions at this year's festival.
News
View allWe’re here to bring you news on the latest international-focused activity coming out of the UK's documentary sector.
Venice Biennale 2025: UK films and co-productions in selection
The 2025 Venice Biennale, taking place August 27 - September 6, has released it's titles in official selection with 4 UK Immersive works and 10 UK films and co-productions selected.
TIFF 2025: UK films and co-productions in selection
The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival have announced an incredible 40 UK films and co-productions at this year's festival.
UK Focus at Venice Production Bridge 2025
Supported by the BFI, the UK will be in focus at this year's Venice Biennale, with UK film, documentary and immersive projects selected at the 2025 Venice Gap-Financing Market.
Berlin 2025: UK films and co-productions
12 UK works feature across the selection
Sundance 2025: UK films and co-productions
10 UK works feature across the selection
Special Focus on the UK at New Nordic Films in Haugesund
In 2023 and 2024, New Nordic Films has a special focus on co-productions with the United Kingdom. The aim is to boost co-production possibilities and collaborations between the UK and the Nordic countries.
Working with the UK
Resources to help you navigate the UK’s documentary sector, whether you are working with it, or within it.
More infoFunding & Support
View allThe UK offers a variety funding options for documentary projects, from a number of different funders.
West Midlands Production Fund – Creative UK
Encourages and invests in the sustainable production of higher end feature films and TV drama in the region.
Professional Development Fund - Screen Scotland
Provides support for individuals working in film and television to access training, mentoring and other professional development activity, nationally and internationally.
Yorkshire Content Fund – Screen Yorkshire
A public-private investment fund for the TV, film, video games and digital sectors in Yorkshire and Humber, open to producers either based in Yorkshire or wishing to film or establish a base in the region.
Lab / Co-Pro Forum Travel Grant – British Council
Grants to help filmmakers attend international labs to develop their projects and careers, and producers to attend co-production forums.
City Region Production Fund – Liverpool Film Office
Helping to drive the further growth of the region’s film and television sector by investing in a diverse portfolio of high-quality content.
FLAMIN Productions – Film London
A unique commissioning scheme which goes beyond simply producing work – it is committed to nurturing talent and supporting artists in their professional growth.
Current Opportunities
From UK fund openings and calls for delegations, to international training labs and co-production markets, we bring you the latest opportunities and deadlines to be aware of.
More infoVideos & Podcasts
View allCouldn’t be there in person? Catch-up on our industry panels, talent talks and podcasts.
Talent Talk: The Story of Film: A New Generation
Examining the most powerful movie images of the last decade, filmmaker Mark Cousins updates his classic The Story of Film with A New Generation.
Talent Talk: Robbie Ryan
An exclusive conversation with award-winning director of photography Robbie Ryan (Birds, Kinds of Kindness, Poor Things, the Old Oak, Fish Tank).
International Co-Productions: Case Studies
Producers behind BRING THEM DOWN and LOMU share real-world insight into building filmmaking partnerships across borders.
The Art of Being a Minority Co-Producer
A practical guide for producers navigating minority co-productions across borders. Hear from industry leaders from Telefilm Canada, Netherlands Film Fund, FFA Germany and the BFI.
Meet the UK Festivals
Directors from four of the UK’s leading film festivals share their views on programming, audiences, and what makes UK festivals distinct.
