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BFI and British Council announce expanded Travel Grant Fund

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The BFI and British Council have launched a new Travel Grant Fund to support filmmakers and producers in attending international industry events around the world. The funding will increase opportunities for independent filmmaking talent to gain international exposure for their new film and virtual reality/immersive storytelling projects at eligible overseas festivals, markets, training/development and co-production … Read more

BFI and British Council reveal GREAT8 showcase line-up for Cannes

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The GREAT8 showcase which presents new UK feature films from some of the UK’s most exciting first and second-time filmmakers to international distributors and festival programmers has announced eight new projects selected for this year’s edition taking place in the run-up to this year’s Cannes Marché. Now in its sixth year, the 2023 GREAT8 showcase … Read more

BAFTA, BFI NETWORK and British Council launch Short Film Toolkit

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BAFTA, BFI NETWORK (awarding National Lottery funding) and the British Council have unveiled a new, comprehensive, free-to-access Short Film Toolkit. The first of its kind, this comprehensive digital guide includes insights from over 40 filmmakers, funders, festival programmers and distributors, unlocking vital insights and advice for aspiring talent to help them get the most out … Read more