BFI NETWORK south west
@networkfhsw.bsky.social
Discovering, developing and funding new and emerging filmmakers. Part of BFI NETWORK, working alongside Film Hub South West & BFI Film Academy South West, at Watershed.
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TWO WEEKS LEFT to vote for us to WIN @bifa-film.bsky.social Cinema of The Year!
We were absolutely made up to be shortlisted - thanks to all of you - now we need your votes one more time ❤️
Vote here before 25 Nov - thank you so much x
https://ow.ly/7ON050Xq5KW
We were absolutely made up to be shortlisted - thanks to all of you - now we need your votes one more time ❤️
Vote here before 25 Nov - thank you so much x
https://ow.ly/7ON050Xq5KW
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
TWO WEEKS LEFT to vote for us to WIN @bifa-film.bsky.social Cinema of The Year!
We were absolutely made up to be shortlisted - thanks to all of you - now we need your votes one more time ❤️
Vote here before 25 Nov - thank you so much x
https://ow.ly/7ON050Xq5KW
We were absolutely made up to be shortlisted - thanks to all of you - now we need your votes one more time ❤️
Vote here before 25 Nov - thank you so much x
https://ow.ly/7ON050Xq5KW
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There's just under a week left to apply for this year's BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund.
The first stage of the fund supports long-form live-action, immersive and animation fiction projects with awards of £3,000 to £5,000 to develop a treatment.
www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-...
The first stage of the fund supports long-form live-action, immersive and animation fiction projects with awards of £3,000 to £5,000 to develop a treatment.
www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-...
BFI NETWORK England: Early Development Fund
The BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund supports the early stages of development for debut long-form projects – applications are currently closed.
www.bfi.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
There's just under a week left to apply for this year's BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund.
The first stage of the fund supports long-form live-action, immersive and animation fiction projects with awards of £3,000 to £5,000 to develop a treatment.
www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-...
The first stage of the fund supports long-form live-action, immersive and animation fiction projects with awards of £3,000 to £5,000 to develop a treatment.
www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-...
Applications are now open for Sona Films’ Gatecrashers Writers Lab, a programme supporting bold new genre feature projects from writers from working-class and low socio-economic backgrounds. Open to UK-based writers aged 18 and over. Apply by Friday 27 November at 12pm.
SONA Films - Gatecrashers — Sona Films
www.sona-films.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Applications are now open for Sona Films’ Gatecrashers Writers Lab, a programme supporting bold new genre feature projects from writers from working-class and low socio-economic backgrounds. Open to UK-based writers aged 18 and over. Apply by Friday 27 November at 12pm.
We have lots of activity to support applications to the Early Developing Fund (closing Tue 18 Nov 11am) starting with an online Q&A with the South West Talent Executives on Wed 29 Oct 17:00. ✍️
EDF Q&A with the South West Talent Execs
Join us for a virtual Q&A session with the South West Talent Executives to discuss the Early Development Fund.
EDFQA2025.eventbrite.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
We have lots of activity to support applications to the Early Developing Fund (closing Tue 18 Nov 11am) starting with an online Q&A with the South West Talent Executives on Wed 29 Oct 17:00. ✍️
Writer-director Dean Puckett's debut feature, The Severed Sun, is now available to rent on BFI Player! Dean is an alumni of BFI NETWORK South West with his funded short, Seagull.
Watch The Severed Sun - BFI Player
A pastor’s daughter in an isolated religious community kills her abusive husband, unleashing the force of a supernatural Beast.
player.bfi.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Writer-director Dean Puckett's debut feature, The Severed Sun, is now available to rent on BFI Player! Dean is an alumni of BFI NETWORK South West with his funded short, Seagull.
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Euella Jackson reflects on whether Black History Month is a tokenistic gesture or an essential, drawing on personal experiences of community, culture and change.
This conversation tomorrow with Edson Burton, hosted by Emmanuella Blake-Morsi, 18:00-19:30.
This conversation tomorrow with Edson Burton, hosted by Emmanuella Blake-Morsi, 18:00-19:30.
Euella Jackson reflects on her relationship with Black History Month
In this article, Euella Jackson reflects on whether Black History Month is a tokenistic gesture or an essential act of storytelling, drawing on personal experiences of community, culture and change. S...
www.watershed.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Euella Jackson reflects on whether Black History Month is a tokenistic gesture or an essential, drawing on personal experiences of community, culture and change.
This conversation tomorrow with Edson Burton, hosted by Emmanuella Blake-Morsi, 18:00-19:30.
This conversation tomorrow with Edson Burton, hosted by Emmanuella Blake-Morsi, 18:00-19:30.
For Senior Leaders and Trustees @wshed.bsky.social's Meeting The Moment, on Wed 26 Nov from 10:00, is a day event for the culture sector on speaking up in troubled times. The day will encourage sharing, nourishing and empowering each other – with a focus on practical learning and actionable insight.
Meeting The Moment
A one day event for the culture sector on speaking up in troubled times.
www.watershed.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
For Senior Leaders and Trustees @wshed.bsky.social's Meeting The Moment, on Wed 26 Nov from 10:00, is a day event for the culture sector on speaking up in troubled times. The day will encourage sharing, nourishing and empowering each other – with a focus on practical learning and actionable insight.
We're so excited to shout about our New Voices 2025 cohort! With our partners Blak Wave Productions, Little by Little Films & Bristol AF, we will support the writer-directors to develop their short film idea and directing practice through workshops, mentoring and script development.
New Voices 2025: Meet The Participants | Film Hub South West
watershed.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We're so excited to shout about our New Voices 2025 cohort! With our partners Blak Wave Productions, Little by Little Films & Bristol AF, we will support the writer-directors to develop their short film idea and directing practice through workshops, mentoring and script development.
The Early Development Fund is open until Mon 17 Dec 11am. The fund supports the early stages of debut feature-length projects and is intended for writers who are ready to create a 10-page treatment, helping you outline your story while developing its characters and themes. Read the guidelines below.
BFI NETWORK England: Early Development Fund
The BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund supports the early stages of development for debut long-form projects – applications are currently closed.
www.bfi.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The Early Development Fund is open until Mon 17 Dec 11am. The fund supports the early stages of debut feature-length projects and is intended for writers who are ready to create a 10-page treatment, helping you outline your story while developing its characters and themes. Read the guidelines below.
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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
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/fhn-edf 💡
#FilmHubNorth #BFINetwork #Filmmakers #FundingOpportunity
October 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/fhn-edf 💡
#FilmHubNorth #BFINetwork #Filmmakers #FundingOpportunity
We're buzzing to be supporting ‘SCREAM QUEENS’ a script development lab for 6 women and non-binary writers. Over 4 weeks, they'll help transform your spooky seed of an idea into a monstrous polished short film script. Apply by Mon 6 Oct.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We're buzzing to be supporting ‘SCREAM QUEENS’ a script development lab for 6 women and non-binary writers. Over 4 weeks, they'll help transform your spooky seed of an idea into a monstrous polished short film script. Apply by Mon 6 Oct.
This Friday!
@exit6filmfest.bsky.social is fast approaching! We're delighted to be hosting Developing Your Feature with BFI NETWORK South West with Talent Exec Nadia Attia & Tommy Gillard on Fri 19 Sep. Get your industry passes below. ✍️
Day 1: Industry Day 2025 (Friday) | exit-6-film-festival
Whether you're just getting started or already deep in the world of film, this day is for you. Join us for panels, talks, and practical insights from leading voices in film and TV.
www.exit6filmfestival.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
This Friday!
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Organisers of the @irisprize.org are proud to launch its full programme! The 19th Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival - celebrating global stories and Cardiff charm - takes place Monday 13 – Sunday 19 October 2025 in Cardiff. ffilmcymruwales.com/news-and-eve...
September 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Organisers of the @irisprize.org are proud to launch its full programme! The 19th Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival - celebrating global stories and Cardiff charm - takes place Monday 13 – Sunday 19 October 2025 in Cardiff. ffilmcymruwales.com/news-and-eve...
It is officially one week until @encounters.film at @wshed.bsky.social 🤩 Check out what BFI NETWORK will be up to during the festival to get some inspiration for your festival picks.
BFI NETWORK @ Encounters 2025 | Film Hub South West
Find out what BFI NETWORK South West will be up to at Encounters 2025.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
It is officially one week until @encounters.film at @wshed.bsky.social 🤩 Check out what BFI NETWORK will be up to during the festival to get some inspiration for your festival picks.
The BFI NETWORK South West team couldn’t be more thrilled to be back at @encounters.film for its 30th anniversary celebrations taking place in Bristol from Wed 24 – Sun 28 Sep. Check out this blog post to hear about what we're involved in and what we will be watching! ✨
BFI NETWORK @ Encounters 2025 | Film Hub South West
Find out what BFI NETWORK South West will be up to at Encounters 2025.
watershed.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The BFI NETWORK South West team couldn’t be more thrilled to be back at @encounters.film for its 30th anniversary celebrations taking place in Bristol from Wed 24 – Sun 28 Sep. Check out this blog post to hear about what we're involved in and what we will be watching! ✨
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Film-makers! How would you like to see your short films on an IMAX screen?
If you've made an action, fantasy, horror or sci-fi short film in the past two years, we want to hear from you.
Submissions open on 24 October.
Find out more: filmfreeway.com/fwfilmfestival
If you've made an action, fantasy, horror or sci-fi short film in the past two years, we want to hear from you.
Submissions open on 24 October.
Find out more: filmfreeway.com/fwfilmfestival
September 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Film-makers! How would you like to see your short films on an IMAX screen?
If you've made an action, fantasy, horror or sci-fi short film in the past two years, we want to hear from you.
Submissions open on 24 October.
Find out more: filmfreeway.com/fwfilmfestival
If you've made an action, fantasy, horror or sci-fi short film in the past two years, we want to hear from you.
Submissions open on 24 October.
Find out more: filmfreeway.com/fwfilmfestival
@exit6filmfest.bsky.social is fast approaching! We're delighted to be hosting Developing Your Feature with BFI NETWORK South West with Talent Exec Nadia Attia & Tommy Gillard on Fri 19 Sep. Get your industry passes below. ✍️
Day 1: Industry Day 2025 (Friday) | exit-6-film-festival
Whether you're just getting started or already deep in the world of film, this day is for you. Join us for panels, talks, and practical insights from leading voices in film and TV.
www.exit6filmfestival.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
@exit6filmfest.bsky.social is fast approaching! We're delighted to be hosting Developing Your Feature with BFI NETWORK South West with Talent Exec Nadia Attia & Tommy Gillard on Fri 19 Sep. Get your industry passes below. ✍️
Not long until our coffee mornings are back! ☕ Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for a chance to informally meet with other filmmakers across the region, restarting from 9 Sep.
Coffee Morning with BFI NETWORK South West
A drop-in (online) coffee break and online chat for filmmakers based in the South West of England.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Not long until our coffee mornings are back! ☕ Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for a chance to informally meet with other filmmakers across the region, restarting from 9 Sep.
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✨ The Encounters Film Festival 2025 Official Selection is now LIVE!
An extraordinary collection of 105 exceptional films from fresh voices and celebrated auteurs from around the globe, this historic 30th edition showcases the very best in contemporary cinema.
www.encounters.film/programme-an...
An extraordinary collection of 105 exceptional films from fresh voices and celebrated auteurs from around the globe, this historic 30th edition showcases the very best in contemporary cinema.
www.encounters.film/programme-an...
August 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
✨ The Encounters Film Festival 2025 Official Selection is now LIVE!
An extraordinary collection of 105 exceptional films from fresh voices and celebrated auteurs from around the globe, this historic 30th edition showcases the very best in contemporary cinema.
www.encounters.film/programme-an...
An extraordinary collection of 105 exceptional films from fresh voices and celebrated auteurs from around the globe, this historic 30th edition showcases the very best in contemporary cinema.
www.encounters.film/programme-an...
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Let's show our love for @wshed.bsky.social !!
Our home @wshed.bsky.social has been nominated for @bifa-film.bsky.social Cinema of The Year 2025. We have four weeks to get into the top five to make it to the next round! If you love Watershed, please vote for us at the link below by Mon 22 September, its super quick and easy.
VOTE NOW! · BIFA · British Independent Film Awards
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August 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Let's show our love for @wshed.bsky.social !!
Our home @wshed.bsky.social has been nominated for @bifa-film.bsky.social Cinema of The Year 2025. We have four weeks to get into the top five to make it to the next round! If you love Watershed, please vote for us at the link below by Mon 22 September, its super quick and easy.
VOTE NOW! · BIFA · British Independent Film Awards
www.bifa.film
August 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Our home @wshed.bsky.social has been nominated for @bifa-film.bsky.social Cinema of The Year 2025. We have four weeks to get into the top five to make it to the next round! If you love Watershed, please vote for us at the link below by Mon 22 September, its super quick and easy.
The deadline for New Voices has been extended to Tue 26 Aug 10:00am so you only have just over one week left to get your application in. We’re seeking stories from underrepresented writer-directors based in the south west of England, aged 18+ and out of full-time education.
Apply to BFI NETWORK New Voices 2025 | Film Hub South West
New Voices is our three-month talent development scheme for underrepresented voices in the south west of England.
watershed.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The deadline for New Voices has been extended to Tue 26 Aug 10:00am so you only have just over one week left to get your application in. We’re seeking stories from underrepresented writer-directors based in the south west of England, aged 18+ and out of full-time education.
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Been back on the Encounters programming - great to see so many excellent short films from SW/UK and further afield . Looking forward to the fest ……..
After a brief hiatus, Encounters Film Festival is BACK 24-28 Sept for its landmark 30th edition on Bristol's harbourside & we can’t wait!
Alumni include #DenisVilleneuve & #CharlotteWells ; watch this space for some connected rep happenings @wshed.bsky.social
Get your pass at www.encounters.film!
Alumni include #DenisVilleneuve & #CharlotteWells ; watch this space for some connected rep happenings @wshed.bsky.social
Get your pass at www.encounters.film!
August 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Been back on the Encounters programming - great to see so many excellent short films from SW/UK and further afield . Looking forward to the fest ……..
🎬 How do you make a film like KNEECAP – part biopic, part satire, shot in Irish, starring real-life chaos agents – and actually get it funded? Find out from the duo who pulled it off at @shootingpeople's online webinar on Wed 6 Aug 17:00. Tickets available below.
Behind the Balaclava: The Making of KNEECAP
A masterclass on the making of Kneecap by the Director & Producer. Tickets are limited based on capacity.
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August 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🎬 How do you make a film like KNEECAP – part biopic, part satire, shot in Irish, starring real-life chaos agents – and actually get it funded? Find out from the duo who pulled it off at @shootingpeople's online webinar on Wed 6 Aug 17:00. Tickets available below.
We've extended the deadline for our latest programme for underrepresented writer-directors until Tue 26 Aug 10:00! Find out more and apply now.
Apply to BFI NETWORK New Voices 2025 | Film Hub South West
New Voices is our three-month talent development scheme for underrepresented voices in the south west of England.
watershed.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We've extended the deadline for our latest programme for underrepresented writer-directors until Tue 26 Aug 10:00! Find out more and apply now.