Final call for Northern filmmakers! Submit your brilliant short to Northern Exposure – our curated film tour – for the chance to see it on screen at your local cinema. Submissions are free but close this Saturday, 10 January 2026: bit.ly/north-exp 🌟

Our brand-new Animation Development Lab is open for applications! Bring us a character, world, visual style, or the start of a story, and over six weeks we’ll help you shape it into a project ready for the next step… production and funding! bit.ly/animation-lab 🎄✨

As the credits roll on 2025, we’re looking back at some of our favourite moments. 🥂 It was standout year for film exhibition across the North, and we’re delighted to have supported members with £90k of BFI National Lottery funds 🌟 (learn more about the recipients here: bit.ly/4j0YBq6).

Emerging or established UK producers – take your socially resonant, commercially ambitious scripted project to market with support from TogetherFilms. Apply to The Business of Impact Lab by 2 January: www.TogetherFilms.or... Supported by @BFI / #NationalLottery #BusinessOfImpactLab

Sheffield, ready for the finale? 🎉 We’re wrapping up Northern Exposure at Showroom this Friday 12 December with a knockout programme of short films from across the region, all chosen by our brilliant Young Programmers. Get your ticket: bit.ly/4nWDneE #ShortFilms #YorkshireFilm

Introducing… Animation Development Lab, our brand new programme for animators and storytellers in the North!‍ Over six-weeks, five creatives will supercharge their original idea for a short-form animation, preparing it for future production and funding. Apply here: bit.ly/animation-lab 🔥

Sheffield, ready for the finale? 🎉 We’re wrapping up Northern Exposure at Showroom next Friday, 12 December with a knockout programme of short films from across the region, all chosen by our brilliant Young Programmers. Get your ticket: bit.ly/4nWDneE #ShortFilms #YorkshireFilm

Coming soon! We’re teaming up with @balticgateshead.bsky.social this Thursday for Uncommon Voices, a special evening of short films exploring how working-class filmmakers are capturing class experiences in Britain today. ✊ 📽️ Book your ticket: bit.ly/3JDO336

Join the cinema exhibitors leading the way to a greener future 🌳 We’ve partnered with Historic England to offer online Carbon Literacy courses for BFI FAN exhibitors who work with heritage buildings. Places are first come, first serve: register here: bit.ly/48COuEg

Membrana Film Festival takes place at Manchester’s CULTPLEX this weekend, screening the very best in global independent shorts and feature films. Tickets here: https://rb.gy/eit5ur 🍿 Submissions are also open for their 2026 edition via FilmFreeway.

We’re joining forces with @balticgateshead for Uncommon Voices – an evening dedicated to bold short films that spotlight contemporary working-class perspectives across Britain. Expect powerful storytelling, a lively filmmaker Q&A, and a BFI NETWORK mixer. bit.ly/3JDO336

Applications are open for First Feature – Producer Lab, for early-career producers. Delivered by Mission Accomplished, the Lab will give you the tools, guidance and momentum to take that big next step towards your first narrative feature. rb.gy/dparfm 🎬

Northern Exposure lands at FACT tomorrow! Come see the best short films from North, including Kitty and Her Accordion – a poignant doc on a 1950s mum in Liverpool who dreams of becoming a musician. Get your ticket: bit.ly/4nWDneE ✨

Get ready, Liverpool – Northern Exposure is nearly here! Discover fearless short films from the North and hear directly from the next generation of filmmakers in an inspiring post-screening Q&A.✨ 📍 FACT, Liverpool 🗓 Tuesday 25 November Grab your ticket: bit.ly/4nWDneE

Merseyside filmmakers – we’re wrapping 2025 with one more mixer in Liverpool on 17 December with Let’s Make Films! Meet collaborators, share ideas, and connect with folks who love film as much as you do. Free but you need to register: bit.ly/fhn-mixer 🎁

Deadline approaching! Gatecrashers: Development Lab is a paid programme for working-class writers developing genre feature films. Two writing residencies, masterclasses and tailored support to take your project from outline to pitch-ready. Apply by Thursday 27 November: rb.gy/iey8n2 📣

We’re teaming up with @balticgateshead.bsky.social for Uncommon Voices, a special evening of short films exploring how working-class filmmakers are capturing class experiences in Britain today. 4 December | BALTIC, Gateshead Book your ticket: bit.ly/3JDO336 🎟

We’re in Newcastle tomorrow for Northern Exposure! ✨ Discover the North’s hottest new shorts – from Iris-nominated Meat Raffle to the premiere of Matchmaker (following a young woman on a date with her AI). 📍 Tyneside Cinema | 19 Nov Get your ticket: bit.ly/4nWDneE

Northern Exposure is coming to Newcastle! A night of bold, brilliant short films from the North, curated by our Young Programmers. 📍 Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle 🗓 Wednesday 19 November | 18:00–20:00 Spots are limited – grab your tickets: bit.ly/4nWDneE 🎟

Northern filmmakers – your film deserves the spotlight! Submit for free to Northern Exposure, showcasing the best short films from the North. 🗓 Deadline: 10 January 2026 | 🎥 Up to 15 mins Submit via FilmFreeway: bit.ly/north-exp #NorthernExposure #ShortFilm

Manchester, your next film collaborator could be waiting at the bar. 🍸 Come along to our BFI NETWORK Filmmaker Mixer at HOME next Thursday 13 November: no agenda, no pressure, just great chats and the chance to make new connections. Reserve your spot: bit.ly/fhn-mixer

Wind turbines and working-class truths: Alex Oates, Andy Berriman, and Dermot O’Dempsey talk authenticity in filmmaking and their BFI NETWORK short Giants, a powerful story set in an austerity-hit North East town. Read the interview: bit.ly/4nAoc9V 🎤 🌬️

Final call for Yorkshire filmmakers! Got £5 and a free afternoon? Join us tomorrow for an exclusive industry day at @leedsfilmfest.bsky.social, packed with insider talks and real career takeaways from the people shaping UK film right now. bit.ly/4gSxdcS 🎟️

Final call for exhibitors in the North! 🚨 Want to bring bold, brilliant cinema to your community? Our Film Exhibition Fund closes Monday 3 November – get up to £10k per project, per year to support programming, marketing, staffing, accessibility and more. Apply now: bit.ly/fhn-fef

Get ready for a vibrant afternoon of industry talks as we return to @leedsfilmfest.bsky.social on Tuesday 4 November! ✨ Your £5 ticket also includes entry – and a free drink – to our BFI NETWORK mixer, a chance to mingle and meet potential collaborators. We'll see you there: bit.ly/4gSxdcS

The BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund closes Wednesday 18 November – apply now and take the first step toward your debut feature. Don’t miss out: bit.ly/fhn-edf 🚀 #BFINetwork #Filmmakers #FundingOpportunity

Only a few spaces left! ⏳ If you’re heading to Aesthetica Short Film Festival, join our free BFI NETWORK roundtable with Talent Executives and the team behind Giants (2024). A welcoming space to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with fellow filmmakers. Sign up here: bit.ly/47dXWfy

Planning energy upgrades but unsure how to fund them? Join us Friday 7 November for a BFI FAN: Green Hour session on retrofit fundraising for cinemas and community venues, with insider tips from funders on what assessors look for (and what to avoid). Sign up: bit.ly/3J2O14g

We’re back at @leedsfilmfest.bsky.social on 4 November! 🎬 Join us for a packed afternoon of filmmaker talks — and hear from the team behind Softy (2025), fresh off its Best UK Short win at British Urban Film Festival. Book your ticket: bit.ly/4gSxdcS

Northern animators, we’re giving away FREE @mcranimation.bsky.social passes 🎉 That’s access to screenings, talks, and top-tier networking at the UK’s biggest animation celebration. Tell us about your work and why you want to go, and you could snag a spot! bit.ly/3WeYVXN

Just added to our Leeds Industry Day lineup! Join us for an exclusive Q&A with BIFA and BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Akínọlá Davies Jr. 🎬✨ We’ll dive into Akínọlá’s creative journey, from early commercial work to award-winning debut My Father’s Shadow. bit.ly/4gSxdcS

🚨 Final call. Join the Digital Skills for Screen Bootcamp 🕛 Applications close midday MONDAY at MIDDAY. 👉 Apply now and start your journey into screen: https://www.screenyorkshire.co.uk/skills-and-talent/skills-bootcamp-for-digital-skills-for-screen/

‘A monument to kindness’ – brilliant piece in the Guardian on the power of community cinemas, featuring members Plaza Community Cinema (Liverpool) and @harrogatefilm.bsky.social. Read it here: rb.gy/0sobmp 🤝🎥

We’ve got three festival passes for @mcranimation.bsky.social up for grabs! Get free access to screenings, talks, and networking at the UK’s biggest celebration of animation. Open to animators based in the North of England only, apply by 30 October: bit.ly/3WeYVXN 🚀

Ready for a great night at the movies? Join us for Northern Exposure - a curated collection of bold and brilliant short films from the North, selected by our Young Programmers. Book your tickets: bit.ly/4nWDneE 🐋

Just one month until the BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund closes! If you have a feature idea ready to take its first steps, it’s time to apply. Final places remain for our online roundtable (20 October) and access 1-2-1s for Northern filmmakers. bit.ly/fhn-edf ⏳

Deadline alert! Applications close this Sunday for our paid shadowing and mentoring placements with BBC and Left Bank Pictures. Step onto a high-end TV drama set (This City Is Ours 2) and take your directing career to the next level! Don’t wait — apply now: bit.ly/fhn-nd ⏰

Heading to Aesthetica? Come say hi! Join our free roundtable, a relaxed space to share ideas and put your industry questions to our BFI NETWORK Talent Executives and the filmmaking team behind Giants (2024). Sign up: bit.ly/47dXWfy 👋

Chester film fans, this one’s for you! Northern Exposure hits STORYHOUSE this Thursday, bringing a bold selection of short films from some of the North’s most exciting filmmakers. Grab your ticket 👉 rb.gy/25kgv6 #NorthernExposure #ShortFilms #ChesterFilm

Planning energy upgrades but stuck on funding? Join us online on Friday 7 November for an interactive BFI FAN: Green Hour session on retrofit fundraising for cinemas and multi-use community venues. Sign up here: bit.ly/3J2O14g #GreenCinema #RetrofitFunding 💡

Ready to break into high-end TV drama? We’re partnering with the BBC and Left Bank Pictures to offer two paid shadowing and mentoring placements on This City Is Ours 2! Apply by Sunday 19 October: bit.ly/fhn-nd 💥 🎬 #NorthernDirectors #FilmHubNorth #BBC #DirectorsWanted

⏰ Applications close tomorrow! Level up your fundraising skills with Developing Your Sponsorship Strategy, a new short course for BFI FAN members. Learn from industry experts and craft your own winning sponsorship pitch deck. Register now: rb.gy/iru07y

Three new short films – commissioned through @BFI’s Our Screen Heritage programme – are now available to book! Each reimagines 100 years of moving image history through the lens of how we see ourselves. Contact ourscreenheritage@bf... for more info. 🎞️

Small towns, big laughs: filmmaker Stuart Armstrong talks to our Young Programmers about making darkly funny, heartfelt films in Cumbria, including BFI NETWORK comedy short Meat Raffle. Read the interview here: bit.ly/3KzM3sG 🎤 🌟 #FilmmakerInterview #ShortFilm #QueerCinema

How can you create inclusive and accessible relaxed screenings? Join the next BFI FAN: EDI in Focus webinar on 21 October to hear from Charlie Little and Georgia Kumari Bradburn for an session on creating welcoming events for neurodivergent audiences. 🔗 bit.ly/RelaxedScreen...

Got the spark of a story but no script yet? BFI NETWORK’s Early Development Fund is now open, supporting filmmakers to develop their debut feature idea into a strong initial treatment. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/fhn-edf 💡 #FilmHubNorth #BFINetwork #Filmmakers #FundingOpportunity

We’re back at @leedsfilmfest.bsky.social on Tuesday 4 November for an afternoon of industry talks, from cracking the spec script to getting your film from pitch to post! Read the full line-up here: bit.ly/4gSxdcS 🔥 #LIFF2025 #FilmIndustry #BFINetwork #Filmmakers

Reminder for UK filmmakers! BFI and Film4’s Future Takes is open for applications, offering up to £90k per film for bold, boundary-pushing live action shorts. Apply here: rb.gy/qtyh40 ⏰ #FutureTakes #ShortFilmFunding #UKFilmmakers

Our second Northern Directors opportunity is here – and it’s a big one. We’ve partnered with the BBC and Left Bank Pictures to offer two up-and-coming short-form directors a paid shadowing and mentoring placement. Apply by Sunday 19 October: bit.ly/fhn-nd 💥 🎬

Northern filmmakers, our BFI NETWORK Filmmaker Mixer is coming to Newcastle on 6 October! A free, informal event made for meeting peers, growing your network, and sparking creative collaborations. Sign up here: bit.ly/fhn-mixer