Film Exhibition Fund (FEF)

Support for Independent Film Exhibition

Request funding to screen UK independent and international film and the moving image to audiences across Wales.

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At a glance:

  • Total amount available: Circa £105,000
  • Funding: up to £10k
  • Fund opens: 23 February 2026
  • Fund closes: 9am Wednesday 8 April 2026 (round one – CLOSED) and 9am Wednesday 8 July 2026 (round two)
  • Activity window: May 2026 – March 2027. All activity must complete by 31 March 2027
  • Aim: To develop audiences for UK independent (including Welsh) and international film, screen heritage and the wider moving image.

Note: Your activity start date should be May onwards to allow for funding decisions.

Priorities: We are especially interested in project proposals that represent and connect with communities across Wales. In particular – disabled audiences, young audiences, Black and Global Majority audiences, working-class audiences and projects that break down economic barriers. Please contact us if you need additional advice. We are also interested in proposals that bring regular programmes of the best new UK independent and international films to audiences.

Please read the guidelines in full and follow steps outlined to make a proposal.

You can view and download the full guidelines here.

Download as a PDF or Word document (optimised for accessibility)

 

 

 

Please read the Film Exhibition Fund guidelines in full before making a proposal.

If you wish to discuss your ideas before application, please contact [email protected]

BFI Access Support scheme

  • If you have access requirements that mean you need assistance with the process, you may be able to benefit from the BFI Access Support scheme.

Socio-Economic Advice

  • Get some extra advice and support around breaking down socio-economic barriers, during the planning and delivery of your project, from our specialist freelancer Linnea Petterson: [email protected]
  • Watch the video below:

If you’re looking for funding for an activity we cannot cover, please see our fundraising resource for external links.

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