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Adventures in Cinema

Adventures in Cinema supports projects that help children and young people to experience the fun of cinema, and to enjoy a wider range of screen culture. Under Screen Culture 2033, the BFI Film Audience Network recognises how important early cinema visits are for the health of the exhibition sector, broadening its focus to include both children and young people. By engaging with children, families and young people, organizations can introduce new audiences to their work and foster future generations of cinemagoers. Applications should identify how the approach will develop and/or increase family and young people screenings; how they will create fun, engaging events which inspire a connection with film. Organizations should also consider how they will tackle barriers (social, economic and geographic) for participation by young people.

Pitch Pots

Pitch Pots provides funding support to Film Hub Scotland members to enhance their film programming with impactful one-off events and special initiatives. The fund offers up to £1,000 for projects that help widen audiences and enhance programmes, including activities such as commissioning descriptive subtitles for screenings, marketing campaigns to support new seasons, or bringing in guest speakers for Q&As and introductions. Applications should address one or more of the priority areas outlined in BFI's Screen Culture 2033 strategy, including engaging with children and young people, accessing a wider choice of film, tackling social, economic and geographic barriers, and engaging with heritage collections that reflect the diversity of the UK. The fund operates on a rolling basis until March 2026, though it is currently closed for 2025/26 applications. Film Hub Scotland provides support through one-to-one funding surgeries to help applicants develop their proposals, and the BFI offers an Access Support Fund to assist with application completion.

Film Hub Scotland Bursary Awards

Film Hub Scotland Bursaries support members to attend training courses, conferences, screenings, and more. This funding opportunity provides grants between £50 and £500 per application to support personal development and organizational benefit. Members can apply for multiple bursaries throughout the year, capped at £500 per organisation per financial year. The bursaries can cover fees, travel, and accommodation costs for professional development activities including training courses, conferences, screenings, or 'go and see' trips to visit other organisations. Both in-person and virtual events are eligible. The fund prioritizes support for new applicants and recipients participating in new activities. Bursaries are typically provided as reimbursement after the activity is completed, requiring submission of a Feedback Form, Expenditure Claim Form, and relevant receipts. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, but must be submitted at least three weeks before the proposed activity begins.

Film Exhibition Fund

The BFI FAN Film Exhibition Fund supports Film Hub Scotland members to reach new and diverse audiences. As part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), Film Hub Scotland awards funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery to support audience-facing screening activity that helps audiences across Scotland access and enjoy a broad range of films, regardless of geography or circumstance. Film Hub Scotland Members can apply for £2,000 – £10,000 to support audience-facing screening projects that meet BFI FAN's priority outcomes. Support can cover programming, marketing, audience development, accessibility and associated screening costs. The fund will support activity taking place from May 2025 – January 2026. Applications should outline how projects will address one or more priority areas outlined in BFI's Screen Culture 2033 strategy, including: engaging with children and young people, accessing a wider choice of film, tackling social, economic and geographic barriers, and engaging with heritage collections that reflect the diversity of the UK.