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.
BFI NETWORK & Watershed at Spike Island Open Studio
Saturday 4 May 2024 / Spike Island, Bristol
As part of Spike Island’s Open Studios, BFI NETWORK South West will present a screening of short films that bridge art and industry.
The screening will include early work from Bait director Mark Jenkin, stop motion animation by Marie Lechevallier, work from BEEF members & from BFI Doc Society, and focus on short films take creative risks and focus on bringing experimentation & process into the narrative.
Join BFI NETWORK South West for a discussion on Saturday 4 May at 2pm with curators, artists and filmmakers exploring what is meant by ‘narrative’ and ‘process’ in filmmaking.
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.
Our 1-2-1 sessions are fully booked until early May. We will release new slots soon.