12 July - 16 September, 2025
up to £150,000
The BFI Doc Society Fund supports and nurtures independent non-fiction films and immersive projects by UK filmmakers, prioritizing expansive, director-led storytelling. Our funding is intended to be transformative and representative of all UK society.
Benefits
- Funding Amount: Up to £150,000 per feature documentary or immersive project.
- Stage Funding: Typically awarded in stages; initial awards may range from £30,000 for development to £50,000-£80,000 for production.
- Support for Underrepresented Talent: Aims to promote diverse voices within the UK film industry.
Eligibility
To apply for the BFI Doc Society Fund, the following eligibility criteria must be met:
- Filmmakers: Open to UK filmmakers, including both emerging talent and established directors.
- Project Type: Must be a feature documentary or immersive non-fiction project intended for theatrical release.
- Representation: Projects should represent diverse stories and perspectives from all regions of the UK.
Guiding Principles
- Open Collaboration: Encourages working collaboratively to support the documentary field.
- Representing All of UK Society: Projects must reflect the diversity of UK society.
- Freedom of Creative Expression: Supports creative risks in documentary storytelling.
- Audience Right to Culture: Audiences should have access to independent documentary films.
