Funds &
Programmes
Doc Society
An innovative non-profit working with the boldest, with the most inspiring filmmakers all over the world.
Democracy Story Labs
Examining democracy’s challenges and independent media’s response.
Queer Now
Harnessing narrative strategy to protect queer communities, preserve LGBTQIA+ rights, and build more liberated queer futures.
Big Tech
Helping artists and storytellers unlock creative and courageous vision and give our publics a clearer understanding of how Big Tech is shaping society today and tomorrow.
DISCO
DISCO is a network of cultural organisations advocating for the unique importance of independent documentary to culture, society and democracy.
Independence Project
A group of independent documentary organisations from around the world have come together to advocate for the unique importance of independent documentary to culture, society and democracy.
Safe + Secure
Increasing awareness about the risks to which documentary filmmakers expose themselves – and their crews, subjects and sources - in order to bring important stories to the world.
GIPA
A community-led network, nurturing impact producers and amplifying their work.
Impact Feild Guide
A guide to help all of us who are working with film, make even more impact. Take it, teach it, share it.
Doc Academy
Teach real issues with really good films. Free easy-to-use resources for teachers.
Good Pitch
Connecting the world's best social justice films with new allies and partners.
Climate Story Labs
A network of locally organized gatherings of cross sector climate allies exploring how local-led solutions can shift global policy.
Democracy Story Unit
Cultural strategy initiative that supports transformative storytelling to advance more justand inclusive societies, and better futures for all.
Climate Story Unit
Supporting transformative filmmakers, audio producers, journalists, artists, impact producers and movement builders to advance a climate just and biodiverse future.
BFI Doc Society Fund
CLOSED
Supporting and nurtureing independent non-fiction films and immersive projects by UK filmmakers: prioritising expansive, director-led storytelling.
BFI Doc Society: RAD Fund
CLOSED
The fund recognises the quality of difference in perspective, the importance of who is telling the story and strong collaborations. We invite local stories and encourage films that take creative leaps and bring fresh vision to the form.
Climate Story Fund
CLOSED
Seeking stories that illuminate the interconnectedness of all life and demonstrate how climate action can lead to a new era of abundance
BFI Doc Society: Made of Truth
CLOSED
Inviting emerging storytellers from across all partsof the UK to share original and adventurous non-fiction stories that respond to the changing world around us.






