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.
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.
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.
Screen Education Fund - Screen Scotland
Supports pilot projects which aim to develop increased understanding of the potential of screen education, and support the provision of screen education in a variety of formal, informal and non-formal settings.
UK Focus – BFI National Lottery International Fund
Supporting UK-focused activities at international events, including festivals, markets, forums and other platforms.
Production Funding - Creative Wales
Support for Wales-based production and games development companies looking to develop productions intended for international audiences.
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.
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.
The Cultural Value of Film
How film helps us reflect on our times and tell accessible and representative stories that benefit our societies.
Film in Focus: The End of It
Dive into Maria Martínez Bayona’s first feature film, premiering in Cannes Premiere.
Film in Focus: I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
Discover the story and the creative process behind Clio Barnard’s I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning.
First Features: Launching New Talent, Finding New Voices
Our panellists discuss the art of funding, promoting and selling debut films.
Co-producing With the UK: Experiences and Best Practices
International producers share their experiences working on UK co-productions.
Cutting Through the Noise: Marketing and PR Strategies for Film
Marketing and PR specialists discuss strategies to position films in an increasingly competitive market.
