TIFF 2026: UK films and co-productions in selection
Discover UK films selected so far at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival...
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.
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.
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…
News
View allWe’re here to bring you news on the latest international-focused activity coming out of the UK's documentary sector.
TIFF 2026: UK films and co-productions in selection
Discover UK films selected so far at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival...
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.
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.
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.
Features Fund – BFI Doc Society
Support of up to a maximum of £150,000 per feature documentary film or immersive non-fiction project in the form of grants.
Made of Truth Shorts Fund – BFI Doc Society
Invites emerging storytellers from across all parts of the UK to share original and adventurous non-fiction stories that respond to the changing world around us.
Audience Projects Fund - BFI National Lottery
The BFI National Lottery Audience Projects Fund awards £19.7m of National Lottery funding over three years to support the exhibition and distribution of ambitious, audience-facing, film and immersive projects.
Feature Film Development– Ffilm Cymru Wales
Investing in live-action, documentary and animated feature films led by Wales born or based writers, directors and producers.
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.
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.
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.
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).
