The Whickers – Film & TV Funding Award 2027

Open for submissions

At a glance: Deadline 22 January 2027 · London, United Kingdom · Documentary

About

Major international documentary funding award: main award £120,000 plus a £25,000 development award for the runner-up, for a 50+ minute documentary.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Deadline

22 January 2027 · Final deadline Applications close (23:59 GMT)

Fees

No application fee stated.

Eligibility

Filmmakers from anywhere in the world (18+). Documentary of 50+ minutes with a budget not exceeding £500,000 at application (animated projects may exceed); other funding over £350,000 makes the project ineligible.

Categories

Documentary

Region

Europe

Details checked on

11 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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