Discovery and Impact feature funding
About this grant
The BFI's Discovery and Impact feature funding awards National Lottery support for original live action and animation feature filmmaking. It sits within the BFI Filmmaking Fund.
Eligibility
- ✓ Producers and eligible teams with original feature projects that meet the BFI's current round rules.
- ✓ Feature film production funding under the Discovery and Impact strands.
- ✓ United Kingdom.
- ✓ film
- ✓ any
How to apply
The page lists the next published round openings and closures, including the 30 July 2026 closing date for the next round. Check the round timetable carefully before preparing materials.
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Last verified: 26 March 2026