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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.

LONG VISIONS: PATHS TO FIRST FEATURES at OPEN CITY DOCS

Saturday 27 April 2024, 11:00 / Rich Mix, London

Join us at Open City Documentary Festival. We invite all artists interested in or on their way to developing a first non-fiction feature to join Head of the BFI Doc Society Fund Luke Moody for this roundtable discussion.

The session will touch on opportunities, practicalities and guidance for artists working towards feature-length filmmaking and will include a filmmaker case study presentation by Graeme Arnfield. We encourage attendees to participate in the conversation and exchange experiences of working in the non-fiction field, as well as use this opportunity to connect with each other.

More info and booking here.

1-2-1s at The New Black Film Collective XPO

1-2-1s at TNB XPO
Thursday 28 March 2024, 14:00 - 16:30 / The Board Room at Rich Mix, London

Attending The New Black Film Collective's XPO this March? You can book a free in-person 1-2-1 surgery (20 minutes) with Head of the BFI Doc Society Fund Luke Moody. Book here.

BFI Doc Society at THE NEW BLACK FILM COLLECTIVE XPO

Thursday 28 March 2024, 11:30 / The Stage at Rich Mix, London

Attending TNB XPO 2024? We invite early career documentary filmmakers, XR artists and other creatives to join us there for a panel session highlighting our Made of Truth Short Film Fund. Head of the BFI Doc Society Fund Luke Moody will be joined by filmmakers Simisolaoluwa Akande (The Archive: Queer Nigerians) and Tolu Stedford (The Medallion) to discuss their work.

Book your free day tickets here.

BFI NETWORK Midlands x BFI Doc Society Roundtable

Tuesday 2 April 2024, 13:00 - 14:00 / Online

Midlands short film makers! This online roundtable about our Made of Truth Fund is especially for you, and we will co-host this with the BFI NETWORK Midlands team to talk about both of our opportunities for short film funding, as well as support for filmmakers who move between fiction and documentary. Meet our execs and ask any questions you might have!

Register here.

1-2-1 ONLINE ADVICE SESSIONS - OPEN ACCESS

Book your 15-minute 1-2-1 online 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 (sold out)

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

Monday 8th April 2024, 12:00 - 13:00 / Online

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.

Book for the 8th April event here.