BFI and Film4 greenlight nine high-end shorts from UK talent

The BFI and Film4 reveal nine short films funded through Future Takes, thanks to investment from Film4 and BFI National Lottery funding. Each filmmaking team is awarded between £55,000-£90,000 to create an ambitious and compelling short film that has the potential to create an impact and establish upcoming talent within the UK and international industry. The … Read more

BFI and Film4 launch Future Takes to champion exciting filmmaking talent

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BFI has partnered with Film4 to launch Future Takes, a new pilot to expand the practice of emerging filmmakers from across the UK. The open call is seeking applications for ambitious and original short form work from exciting filmmaking talent, awarding up to £90,000 each to up to seven projects. Made possible thanks to funding … Read more

NFTS and Film4 unveil new scholarship honouring Sue Bruce-Smith

The NFTS and Film4 have announced a new scholarship in honour of Sue Bruce-Smith who spent two decades of her career at Film4. A hugely influential figure in the British film industry, Sue passed away in May 2020 at the age of 62. The Sue Bruce-Smith Scholarship commemorates Sue’s many achievements and her pioneering contribution to the film industry … Read more