BFI Doc Society Features Development Fund – Round 2 (2026)

Open for submissions

At a glance: Deadline 21 December 2026 · London, United Kingdom · Documentary

About

BFI National Lottery funding via Doc Society for the development of feature-length documentaries by UK filmmakers. Non-recoupable grants of £25,000–£40,000. Round 2 opens 1pm Mon 9 Nov and closes 1pm Mon 21 Dec 2026. Apply online after reading the funding guidelines.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Deadline

21 December 2026 · Final deadline Closes 1pm (UK)

Fees

None.

Eligibility

UK only: UK documentary makers / UK-based producers. See the official funding guidelines.

Categories

Documentary

Region

Europe

Details checked on

8 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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