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.
Film
This page provides a snapshot of the UK's film 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 business. One of the ways we do this is through our presence 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 film 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.
Cannes 2025: Awards and Highlights
With the 2025 Cannes Film Festival now wrapped up, we're looking back over the highlights for UK filmmakers in selection, the best of ScreenUK Industry events and more.
GREAT8 Showcase at Cannes 2025
BFI and British Council reveal GREAT 8 showcase for Cannes 2025
Cannes 2025: UK films and co-productions
The 78th edition of the festival features another stellar line-up for the UK, with the return of acclaimed Scottish director Lynne Ramsay and three exciting directorial debuts in The Un Certain Regard strand.
Working with the UK
Resources to help you navigate the UK’s film sector, whether you are working with it, or within it.
More infoFunding & Support
View allThe UK offers a variety of different funding options for film projects from a number of different funders.
Production Funding - Northern Ireland Screen
Production funding in the form of a recoupable loan with profit participation or in limited circumstances a grant.
Creative Challenge - BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund
Support for organisations to run creative development programmes to stimulate a healthier, wider ecosystem in for emerging UK filmmakers.
Script Development - Northern Ireland Screen
Supports the development of feature film and television drama scripts for individuals and companies. Funding for short film development is unavailable.
Market and Festival Attendance Fund – Screen Scotland
Supporting the professional and creative development of both emerging and established filmmaking talent, and promoting their work and Scottish filmmaking 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.
West Midlands Production Fund – Creative UK
Encourages and invests in the sustainable production of higher end feature films and TV drama in the region.
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.
Bringing It Together: Co-producing with the UK (VPB Focus on the UK)
Hosted by the BFI - From competitive tax incentives and funding opportunities to world class producers, talent and locations, the UK is an increasingly attractive co-production partner. Watch this select panel of UK funders and producers as…
Beyond the Binary: Best Practices for a Gender Inclusive Industry
Tune in to this much-needed conversation around allyship and how the industry is exploring ways to be more inclusive.
Talent Talk: PILLION
The team behind PILLION discuss the making of the debut feature taking Cannes 2025's Un Certain Regard by storm.
Talent Talk: Immersive Stories TRAILBLAZER and tAxI
The creators behind immersive works TRAILBLAZER and tAxI explore the creative potential of VR, AI and multisensory experience design.
The Charm of Genre: How Genre Films Travel Across Borders
Producers and sales agents share how genre film resonate across borders and why it remains a powerful global sales tool.
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.
