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.
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.
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 film 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 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.
Discovery - BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund
Provides support of up to a maximum of £1,000,000 for features from debut directors with budgets of up to £3,500,000.
Project Post Fund - Screen Scotland
The Project Post Fund is designed to encourage large-scale film and TV productions to undertake their post-production and VFX work in Scotland.
North East Production Fund - North East Screen
Supported by funding from the North East Screen Industries Partnership, the North East Production Fund is a discretionary funding scheme for film and TV, managed and delivered by North East Screen.
Distribution Fund – Screen Scotland
Supporting the distribution of Scottish feature films to reach a wide and diverse a domestic audience.
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.
Short Film Funding – BFI NETWORK
For short form live action, animation and immersive/virtual reality
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.
