We are playing matchmaker! 💘 To address the challenges in finding the right directing or producing partner on a project, #BFIDocSociety will be organising online meet-up sessions between UK indie creative doc directors & producers starting in Autumn 2024 bfi.docsociety.org/talent/

The #UKGlobalScreenFund backs a further 11 international co-productions, allocating over £1.7m to support UK companies to collaborate with 15 territories. Department for Culture, Media and Sport theb.fi/3YEe2MN

We’re thrilled that two #BFIBacked films have been selected in contention for the 2024 European Film Awards - Andrea Arnold’s Bird, fresh from its Cannes premiere, and Rich Peppiatt‘s Sundance award-winner Kneecap. #NationalLottery European Film Academy theb.fi/4csRVvQ

🎬 BFI Press & Industry& Julie's Bicycle have launched an exciting free Sustainable Screen Resource Hub with over 150 resources designed to help those working ‘beyond production’. Find out more: buff.ly/4drJBgU

We're excited to be releasing Payal Kapadia's 2024 Cannes Grand Prix winner, All We Imagine As Light, in UK and Irish cinemas on 29 November.

Congrats to the team behind #BFIBacked And Granny Would Dance on their second win! Based on the director’s memories of her childhood, Maryam Mohajer's short won the Grand Prize for Best Short Animation at the RIFilmFest #NationalLottery Abigail Addison

📢 Introducing International Horizons: Scripted A new advanced industry programme for scripted drama companies in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Over six months, gain skills, knowledge, and networks to excel in the global scripted content market. 🧵

Discover new dimensions in storytelling in our Expanded strand at the BFI London Film Festival! #LFF

The 2024 #LFF Official Competition nominees for the Best Film Award are...

There is still time for UK producers to apply to attend New Waves at this years #LFF Meet and network with French producers and further your next co-production. theb.fi/3yMYiwB

I’m so excited to be going to Telluride Film Festival for my first time, and to screen my debut feature documentary which is part of the Backlot programme this year! A big thanks to #UKGlobalScreenFund from @bfi Department for Culture, Media and Sport for their support! #IndependentFilm

There is still time for UK Producers to apply to attend the UK-Italy Co-production Meetings - taking place during #LFF. theb.fi/3MzEsIj

Uncover the Quay Brothers,the stop motion animators who count Christopher Nolan as a lifelong fan. Their ‘unique and opaque’ Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass screens at #LFF. #BFIBacked #NationalLottery theb.fi/4gbvyye

Producer Jack Thomas-O’Brien and writer-director Laura Carreira discuss working together on her #BFIBacked debut feature, On Falling. Due to world premiere TIFF, then heading to Donostia Zinemaldia - Festival de San Sebastián and #LFF #NationalLottery theb.fi/3AUstTb

Huge congratulations to the Chuck Chuck Baby team on their three BAFTA Cymru nominations! ✨ Production Design ✨ Breakthrough ✨ Feature #BFIBacked #NationalLottery Chuck Chuck Baby

We were delighted to co-host The GREAT Tea at #TIFF24 to celebrate the UK films and co-pros in selection. Thanks to all of our partners and guests who came to toast our talented filmmakers! #seethingsdifferently #GREATUKFilms

We're inviting applications from disabled film professionals to join a Group Attendance trip to participate in the industry activities IFFR in February 2025. Find out more: theb.fi/47kF8uA

Screening Days is coming to Nottingham! Tickets are on sale for Autumn Screening Days, which takes place 15-18 November at Broadway Cinema, with an online film programme screening from 18-24 November. Get your pass now tinyurl.com/AutumnSD-24

Applications are open for the new BFI Places Fund: Skills and Training, seeking to support the development of strategic plans and pilot projects to address local skills gaps and shortages in screen production. Apply by Fri 11 Oct 2024. theb.fi/3Zns8m8

We're excited to reveal a packed #LFF Industry Forum programme, including panel discussions and Spotlight talks with leading industry experts. Check out the highlights and apply for accreditation today! theb.fi/3B7Vaft