The Government has this week launched a £7 million grant fund to help filmmakers export their productions around the world.

Developed in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI), the UK Global Screen Fund will help independent production companies with business development, co-production, and international distribution.
Under the pilot scheme, British film companies seeking to export their productions to markets around the world will be able to apply for a portion of the £7 million pot.
Eligible projects will include independent films, both feature-length and episodic, as well as animation, documentary, television, and interactive narrative games, for distribution via digital platforms.
The funding can be used to support international distribution, international business development (such as financial support for business strategies that drive international growth and IP development), and co-production investment into international productions.
Commenting on the launch of the scheme, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “The UK Global Screen Fund will export the extraordinary talent and creativity of the UK to audiences across the globe, supporting our talented filmmakers and screen businesses to compete and grow.”
Ben Roberts, CEO at the BFI, added: “Today’s announcement of the £7m pilot UK Global Screen Fund will deliver a vital boost to the UK’s exceptional independent screen sector by stimulating international partnerships and generating new export opportunities.
“As we look to this weekend’s Oscars, and the incredible line up of UK nominees, it’s clear our screen industries continue to punch above their weight internationally, and contribute significantly to the UK economy. It’s vital we continue to build on the global impact of our diverse and brilliant independent screen content, enabling the creativity and success for which the UK is so renowned.”
To learn more about the UK Global Screen Fund, please click here.
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