Deadline: 3 June 2024
The Young Film Network South East is delighted to provide opportunities for aspiring young filmmakers like you to develop your creative portfolio through the Short Cut Film Fund.
The aim of this programme is to nurture aspiring filmmakers from underrepresented groups. It will guide you through your first filmmaking experience with financial support, and help you create a short film that showcases your storytelling vision. It is the perfect first step to develop your skills in preparation for you to apply for the BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund in the future.
This programme focuses on creative process rather than product. They are interested in seeing how the film reflects your development from idea to screen and encourage you to explore your ambition to deliver something that showcases your filmmaking potential. You don’t need to have access to high quality equipment either; you can make this on your phone or any device that can capture your story.
Funding Information
- This is an opportunity for three aspiring young filmmakers to receive a grant of £1000 to create a short film. You will also receive tailored mentorship to support your creative development as well as a 121 session with BFI NETWORK talent executives.
Benefits
- The three selected filmmakers will receive mentorship from a filmmaker who has had their short film funded and supported by BFI NETWORK South East. They will offer:
- Guidance on developing a short film idea into a shooting script
- Guidance on how to make a short film such as budgeting, casting, storyboards, shot list, casting, crewing and more
- Guidance on developing knowledge and skills that will be useful for you to explore and navigate the film industry
Who is this for?
- 16-25 year olds currently living in the South East region
- No filmmaking experience required
- Must not have any professional filmmaking credits as a writer/director/producer. This includes professional IMDB credits
- Is not represented by an agent
- Not currently enrolled in higher education or studying or have studied a filmmaking course. (if you have participated in BFI Film Academy short courses you are welcome to apply)
- They encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you face barriers to opportunities due to mental health issues, physical health/disability, learning disabilities, neurodivergence, substance misuse, survivors, people from working class backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from Black, Asian, traveller, mixed heritage or other global majority backgrounds, they encourage you to apply.
For more information, visit Young Film Network South East.
