Cannes 2026
ScreenUK Industry will be in Cannes to celebrate UK films and co-productions in official selection, showcase our incredible talent and services, and help 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.
Berlin 2026
ScreenUK Industry will be at the UK Stand in Berlin this month to celebrate a bumper year of UK films and co-productions in official selection, showcase our incredible talent and services, and help international professionals connect with t…
Clermont Ferrand 2026
ScreenUK Industry will be at the Clermont Ferrand Short Film Market to celebrate UK short films and co-productions in official selection, showcase UK short films festivals, and help international professionals connect with the UK screen sec…
News
View allWe’re here to bring you news on the latest international-focused activity coming out of the UK's documentary sector.
Cannes 2026: UK films and co-productions
The 79th Cannes Film Festival has revealed it's line-up! From Clio Barnard's I See Building Fall Like Lightning in Director's Fortnight to a range of co-productions, immersive works and shorts, explore all UK works in official selection...
Berlin 2026: UK films and co-productions
Discover the 28 UK films and co-productions announced at the 2026 Berlinale.
Sundance 2026: UK films and co-productions
Explore the 20 UK films, co-productions and documentaries announced at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
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.
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.
Production Funding - Creative Wales
Support for Wales-based production and games development companies looking to develop productions intended for international audiences.
Festival Launch Support – UKGSF
Supporting the festival launch of UK films in order to enhance their promotion, reach and value 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.
Slate Development - Northern Ireland Screen
Slate development funding is available to companies for 2 or more projects, which can be feature film, television (all genres and including pilots) and interactive content. The fund specifically excludes development support for local televi…
Prints & Advertising Support – UK Global Screen Fund
Supporting UK films to reach international audiences.
International Co-Production - UK Global Screen Fund
Supporting UK producers to work as partners on international co-productions and help create new global projects.
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.
Mark Cousins in Conversation: The Story of Documentary Film
Explore the story of British documentary as seen by Mark Cousins.
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.
