UK Global Screen Fund: International Co-production
British Film Institute
What it funds
Support from UKGSF International Co-production will be in the form of non-recoupable grants for projects that:have strong export potential and international audience reachare able to demonstrate the potential to generate revenues for the UK producerhave at least 60% of the overall finance secured, or 80% in the case of Fast Track applications (not including the amount applied for and UK tax relief)have secured at least one other source of UK funding (not including the amount applied for and UK t
Who can apply
UK Global Screen Fund: International Co-production strand | BFIIndependent UK producers with demonstrable production experience can apply for grants of up to £300,000 towards:feature film international co-productions, including animation and documentary, in any genre and in any language, where the UK producer is a “minority” co-producing partner. This means that the contribution of at least one of the other co-producing partners is greater than the overall contribution of the UK producer applyingtelevision international co-productions in animation or documentary only, in any language, where at least two (for “minority” UK co-productions) or three (for “majority” UK co-productions) broadcasters are contributing to the finance plan
How to apply
UK Global Screen Fund: International Co-production strand | BFI
Last checked against the official source: 20 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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