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BFI DOC SOCIETY FUND

The BFI Doc Society Fund supports and nurtures independent non-fiction film and immersive projects by UK filmmakers, prioritising expansive, director-led storytelling.

1-2-1 ADVICE SESSIONS - OPEN ACCESS

Book your 15-minute 1-2-1 advice session with a member of the BFI Doc Society team! Open to filmmakers and producers across the UK, this is an opportunity to discuss projects or ask advice about our funds.

We have now released slots for April and early May. Book your slot here.

Made of Truth Short Film Fund - Online Roundtables

Wednesday 3rd April 2024, 12:00 - 13:00 / Online

Thursday 4th April 2024, 12:00 - 13:00 / Online (sold out)

The Made of Truth: BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund opens again in early March, and we are looking forward to your proposals. Join our team at one of these online info sessions: a chance to hear directly from us about the fund, and ask any questions that need answered for you to submit your application by the 15th of April deadline.

Register for Wednesday 3rd April here..

Crafting Non-Fiction Short Films (Wales only)

Wednesday 20 March 2024, 12:00 – 13:00 / Online

Ffilm Cymru Wales, BFI NETWORK Wales & BFI Doc Society invite emerging filmmakers and artists in or from Wales to join us for an online session on the art of crafting boundary-breaking short documentaries. We will also be sharing guidance on the Beacons Short Film Fund and Made of Truth: BFI Doc Society Fund, and speak to previous grantees about their work.

More info and registration here.

GETTING REAL ‘24: TRANSITIONS

OPEN CALL: APPLICATIONS FOR VIRTUAL GROUP ATTENDANCE OF UK DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS AT GETTING REAL 2024

15 - 18 April 2024 / Little Tokyo, Los Angeles & Online

BFI Doc Society, in partnership with FWD-Doc, invites applications from disabled UK documentary filmmakers to participate in virtual group attendance at IDA’s Getting Real ‘24. The conference runs between 15 - 18 April 2024.

This opportunity is open to documentary directors, producers and editors based across the UK who identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. It can support both emerging and experienced filmmakers.

Applications close on Monday 18th March, 2pm GMT.

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Glasgow Short Film Festival Roundtable

Friday 22 March 2024, 14:30 / Civic House, Glasgow

Attending Glasgow Short Film Festival this March? Join BFI Doc Society and Scottish Documentary Institute for a conversation about our Made of Truth and Bridging The Gap short film funds, illustrated by two case study talks. Learn more about what we're looking for, how we work, and connect with the teams!

We will be joined by Tolu Stedford, producer of The Medallion (Made of Truth) and Eilidh Munro, director of A Long Winter (Bridging the Gap).

Registration here.

Producing Truth: For UK documentary feature producers

OPEN CALL: TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR MID-LEVEL PRODUCERS

This programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions, and will be delivered by BFI Doc Society Fund, Docs Ireland, Scottish Documentary Institute, and Screen Alliance Wales.

In association with our delivery partners we are excited to launch Producing Truth, a programme focused on building core production and business skills, confidence and a support network for independent producers working on documentaries outside of commercial structures. Participants will benefit from a programme tailored to the distinct challenges of developing, funding and distributing independent nonfiction cinema today, delivered by a consortium of industry leading partners.

This opportunity is open to up to twelve mid-level producers based in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and English regions outside of London. Producers should have completed at least one feature length film as the lead producer.

The programme will run from 13th May till the start of July, and involve weekly online sessions plus in-person attendance at the Docs Ireland market in June.

Applications close on Friday 22nd March.

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1-2-1 Advice Sessions: Wales and Northern Ireland

Our 1-2-1 advice sessions for March are now open for filmmakers and producers based in Northern Ireland or Wales. If you have a film project you’d like to discuss or need advice about our funds, book your 15-minute slot and speak to a member of the BFI Doc Society team. Register for your slot here.