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'Well, that's quite a story' Our brand new showreel just dropped! 🎬 Sign up to our newsletter for updates on funding calls, talent development labs & more: bit.ly/4kM6CiC

Only 24 hours left to apply for our England Short Film Fund! Apply by 11:00 tomorrow for £5k-25k to produce fiction shorts up to 15 minutes if your director is based in England. Updated guidelines: bit.ly/406VJiB Audio guidelines:bit.ly/4rkyHRi

One week left to apply for the England Short Film Fund! Teams with directors in England can apply for £5k-25k to produce fiction shorts up to 15 minutes. Updated guidelines: bit.ly/406VJiB Did you know we have audio guidelines?bit.ly/4rkyHRi

The England Short Film Fund deadline is approaching! Don't leave your questions until the final hour. We’ve updated our FAQ page with everything you need to know about the application process, eligibility, and more. Read more here: bfi.org.uk/get-funding-su…

Book your place for The Directors Sessions, an exploration of the craft of directing and visual storytelling, taking place on 16-20 March! buff.ly/8CezzaW

The Shiny Awards return to London on 31 March, hosted by VCCP Girl & Bear. A major opportunity for emerging directors worldwide to showcase their work to leading production companies, agencies & brands working in advertising. DEADLINE: Fri 20 March buff.ly/j15GYok

Applying for the England Short Film Fund? Take a look at our essential filmmaking resources: Online: Official funding guidelines, budget templates, and FAQs. Filmmaking Toolkits: Production guidance, from sustainability tools to mental health resources. linktr.ee/bfinetwork

Our England Short Film Fund is open! Teams with directors in England can apply for £5k-25k to produce original fiction shorts in live action, animation, or Immersive/VR, up to 15 minutes long. Read updated guidelines: bit.ly/406VJiB Deadline: Wed 18 Mar (11AM) [1/2]

The @bfinetwork Short Film Fund now open for entries! Directors in England can apply for £5k-25k to produce original fiction shorts in live action, animation, or Immersive/VR, up to 15 minutes long. Deadline: Wed 18 Mar bit.ly/406VJiB

A big congratulations to BFI NETWORK alum Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies on winning Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer! The director and writer, respectively, take home the #EEBAFTAs for #BFIBacked My Father's Shadow. #NationalLottery

Listen to our audio guidelines here: bit.ly/4rkyHRi #NationalLottery #shortfilm [2/2]

Are you signed up to Film London UPstream? The latest new IP from the networks of Film London & Games London, straight to your inbox each month. This month's update focuses on a slightly supernatural comedy series & a very special invite for subscribers. buff.ly/eB5V3QL

Long Story Short, @Kickstarter’s celebration of bold short films, is back in March 2026. Learn more and apply at kickstarter.com/short-films #LongStoryShort26

Join @Film_London for a series of free online talks on the role of the producer, hosted by industry professionals. We’ll explore the key responsibilities and challenges, offering practical insights for producers developing a short film. bit.ly/4kcdg2a

TODAY at Clermont Ferrand 2026 ⬇️ If you're attending the festival, check out BFI and Film4 Future Takes projects featured in the official Market Screenings programme, taking place at 14:00 in Theatre Georges Conchon: bit.ly/4bXL4Ot @bfinetwork @BFI @Film4

We're underway at Clermont Ferrand 2026! Good luck to all the UK short film teams with works in selection ✨ Discover the full list of UK titles at Clermont Ferrand 2026 here: bit.ly/3MDUK69 @bfinetwork @BritishCouncil 📷 Ovary-Acting | Murewa | Loynes | Nostalgie

🌟 Rising stars of the UK short film scene will join filmmakers from over 50 countries at @lecourtclermont, the world’s largest short film festival, with the support of our Travel Grants scheme! 🔗 Festival: ow.ly/B0yS50Y5VxC. 🔗 Travel Grants: ow.ly/SjOf50Y5VxB.

The home of the UK at Clermont Ferrand 2026📍 ⬇️ Find us at the UK Short Film Stand to meet with UK screen sector experts, discover UK works in selection and more! The UK Short Film Stand is led by @bfinetwork and @BritishArts Visit our web-page here - screenuk.org/industry/festi…