UK Global Screen Fund International Distribution Festival Launch Support
British Film Institute
What it funds
The UKGSF International Distribution Festival Launch strand aims to grow the international reach and value of UK films by supporting their launch at international festivals. Non-recoupable grants are available to assist UK sales agents and UK producers with the cost of enhanced publicity and marketing activity, along with the technical and logistical costs involved with a high-profile festival launch. Applicants should demonstrate how they will utilise a festival premiere to enhance the…
Who can apply
UK Global Screen Fund International Distribution Festival Launch Support | BFI
How to apply
UK Global Screen Fund International Distribution Festival Launch Support | BFI
Last checked against the official source: 3 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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UK Global Screen Fund
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Funding strands (international distribution typically up to £50k-£150k, co-production up to £300k) boosting international commercialisation of UK screen content.
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