12 December 2011

Creative England have announced two new funds to support the development of regional filmmaking talent. The funds are:

Development Fund - offers grants from £2,500 to £25,000 from a total fund of £250,000. The fund is open to individual writers, writer/directors and/or producers and writer/director/producer teams based in the English regions. The funding is to support the development of a range of feature films, including animation and documentary. Funding can be used for the costs of developing a screenplay (or the documentary equivalent) such as research costs, writer's fees, script editor/developer support and script readings.

You can also apply for funding for screenplays that are ready to be presented to potential financiers. Funding can help with: budgeting; scheduling; casting; producing teaser trailers/pilots; other expenses associated with raising finance and generating sales and distribution interest.

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Film Networks Fund - Grants from £2,500 to £25,000 are available to networks and organisations who are supporting and promoting filmmaking activities in the English regions. Funding is available across a range of eligible activity including: provision of editorial and technical support for emerging talent looking to produce work; delivery of networking, screening and industry speaker events and master classes; provision of peer-to-peer support, mentoring, training and advice.

There is a total fund of £150,000 in this round.

Deadline: 30 January 2012. You must allow up to five working days before the deadline for an eligibility check before your full application can be submitted.

Contact: Talent Development Team
Telephone: 0161 281 4355
Email: talent@creativeengland.co.uk
Website: http://www.firstlightonline.co.uk/news/creative-england-opens-two-new-film-funds