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.
We 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.
BFI and Film4 Future Takes offers support for higher-budget live action, short form work from teams of writers, directors and producers in the UK. Discover five short films from the initiative at this year's Clermont Ferrand 2026 Market Scr…
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.
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…
We’re here to bring you news on the latest international-focused activity coming out of the UK's film sector.
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.
The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival have announced an incredible 40 UK films and co-productions at this year's festival.
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.
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.
BFI and British Council reveal GREAT 8 showcase for Cannes 2025
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.
Resources to help you navigate the UK’s film sector, whether you are working with it, or within it.
More infoThe UK offers a variety of different funding options for film projects from a number of different funders.
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.
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.
The Film Festival & Screening Programme Fund supports organisations based in Scotland who produce and deliver film festivals and public screening programmes.
Supporting UK producers to work as partners on international co-productions and help create new global projects.
Supporting the distribution of Scottish feature films to reach a wide and diverse a domestic audience.
Helping to drive the further growth of the region’s film and television sector by investing in a diverse portfolio of high-quality content.
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 infoCouldn’t be there in person? Catch-up on our industry panels, talent talks and podcasts.
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…
Tune in to this much-needed conversation around allyship and how the industry is exploring ways to be more inclusive.
The team behind PILLION discuss the making of the debut feature taking Cannes 2025's Un Certain Regard by storm.
The creators behind immersive works TRAILBLAZER and tAxI explore the creative potential of VR, AI and multisensory experience design.
Producers and sales agents share how genre film resonate across borders and why it remains a powerful global sales tool.
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.
Formerly known as We Are UK Film.
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